San Francisco to Monterey (SFO–MRY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA5479
UA United
CRJ
10:21 AM
PDT T3
11:27 AM
PDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4284
AC Air Canada
E7W
4:17 PM
PDT T3
5:22 PM
PDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2054
AV avianca
CRJ
4:45 PM
PDT T3
6:00 PM
PDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5627
UA United
CR2
4:55 PM
PDT T3
6:00 PM
PDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5670
UA United
CRJ
9:30 PM
PDT T3
10:39 PM
PDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4269
AC Air Canada
CR7
6:40 AM
PDT
7:34 AM
PDT
0h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5238
UA United
CRJ
8:05 AM
PDT
9:03 AM
PDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4729
UA United
CRJ
12:02 PM
PDT
1:00 PM
PDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4283
AC Air Canada
E75L
6:03 PM
PDT
6:58 PM
PDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5357
UA United
CRJ
7:00 PM
PDT
7:54 PM
PDT
0h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2055
AV avianca
CRJ
7:00 PM
PDT
7:54 PM
PDT
0h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Francisco to Monterey
3 carriers, 31 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 31 Flights/wk 77 mi 1h 5m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–MRY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 21 CR2, CRJ 1h05-1h09 92% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 7 E7W 1h05 92% Star Alliance
AV avianca 3 CRJ 1h15 92% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – AV, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + AV + UA (31 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to MRY direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to MRY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
707
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
SFO → MRY
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Return
MRY → SFO
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Other ways to reach Monterey from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Monterey Regional Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Monterey Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Monterey is 0 hours the same as San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · MRY: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Monterey.
Distance & Flight Time
77 mi / 124 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 1h 15m.
Getting to SFO

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

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Monterey route.
Route details
Distance77 mi / 124 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights31 out / 42 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
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 SFO to MRY flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 1h 15m. The route covers 77 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, avianca and United Airlines.
There are approximately 31 nonstop flights per week from SFO to MRY. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, OAK, VNY, FAT, HHR, RNO, SNA, PSP, BFI, SLC, ABQ, AUS, DAL, HOU, MEM, MDW, STL, IAD, LAX, BWI, SAN, DEN, PHX, LAS, SEA and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MRY to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SJC and FAT. 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 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).