San Francisco to Monterey (SFO–MRY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–MRY is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Air Canada and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 77 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 21 | CR2, CRJ | 1h05-1h09 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | E7W | 1h05 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AV avianca | 3 | CRJ | 1h15 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Monterey from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→MRY | OAK→MRY | SJC→MRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 31 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 0h 42m | 0h 34m |
| Departure OTP | 92% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · MRY: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Monterey.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–MRY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to MRY
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, avianca and United Airlines. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to MRY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to MRY ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 77 miles (124 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 73 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Fresno (FAT).