New York to Monterey (JFK–MRY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,578 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 8h 2m AAAFAT G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Monterey flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 4m AAAFAM ACAVCM Los Angeles (LAX) to Monterey flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 14m AAAFAT AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey flights
DEN Denver 8h 15m AFB6DL UA Denver (DEN) to Monterey flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 17m AAAFAM ACAVEJA San Francisco (SFO) to Monterey flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 30m AAAMAT AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Monterey flights
SAN San Diego 8h 35m AFASB6 ASJL San Diego (SAN) to Monterey flights
SNA Santa Ana 8h 52m AADL LXJXE Santa Ana (SNA) to Monterey flights
SEA Seattle 12h 34m AFAMAS ASQR Seattle (SEA) to Monterey flights
BUR Burbank 20h 45m B6SQ XE Burbank (BUR) to Monterey flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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New York to Monterey
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,578 mi 5h 34m nonstop -3h behind

JFK–MRY has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to MRY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
629
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → MRY
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
MRY → JFK
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →

Other ways to reach Monterey from New York

Nearby airports with service to Monterey Regional Airport.
Metric JFK→MRY LGA→MRY TEB→MRY
Distance from JFK 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Flight time 5h 34m 5h 26m 5h 20m
Departure OTP 56%
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Monterey Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Monterey is 3 hours behind New York.
JFK: EDT · MRY: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Monterey.
Distance & Flight Time
2,578 mi / 4,148 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 34m gate to gate.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

JFK–MRY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Monterey route.
Route details
Distance2,578 mi / 4,148 km
Flight time5h 34m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MRY
IATA / ICAOMRY / KMRY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to MRY flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport take about 5h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 2,578 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Los Angeles and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MRY and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Monterey is 3 hours behind New York.
Yes, return flights from MRY to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGA, TEB and HPN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JFK to MRY

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

JFK to MRY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to MRY is about 5 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,578 miles (4,148 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Los Angeles and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and White Plains (HPN).