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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Carmel Monterey Peninsula

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £213. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Carmel.£77 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Carmel Monterey Peninsula.Price includes taxes and charges.From £77, select.
Carmel.£98 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Carmel Monterey Peninsula.Price includes taxes and charges.From £98, select.
Carmel.£102 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Carmel Monterey Peninsula.Price includes taxes and charges.From £102, select.
Carmel.£126 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Carmel Monterey Peninsula.Price includes taxes and charges.From £126, select.
Carmel.£171 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Carmel Monterey Peninsula.Price includes taxes and charges.From £171, select.
Carmel.£172 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Carmel Monterey Peninsula.Price includes taxes and charges.From £172, select.
Carmel.£172 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Carmel Monterey Peninsula.Price includes taxes and charges.From £172, select.
Carmel.£172 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Carmel Monterey Peninsula.Price includes taxes and charges.From £172, select.
Carmel.£172 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Carmel Monterey Peninsula.Price includes taxes and charges.From £172, select.
Carmel.£172 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Carmel Monterey Peninsula.Price includes taxes and charges.From £172, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Carmel Monterey Peninsula

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Carmel Monterey Peninsula flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Direct flights from San Francisco International to Carmel Monterey Peninsula

San Francisco International to Carmel Monterey Peninsula: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Carmel below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Carmel Monterey Peninsula.

Carmel Monterey Peninsula

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San Francisco to Carmel: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£77
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 6 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week77

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Carmel Monterey Peninsula: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Carmel Monterey Peninsula is £176. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 6 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Carmel Monterey Peninsula.
United, SkyWest Airlines and Lufthansa fly direct from San Francisco International to Carmel Monterey Peninsula.
As of May 2026, there are 78 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Carmel Monterey Peninsula.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Carmel Monterey Peninsula is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport on Friday, 29 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Carmel Monterey Peninsula but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Carmel is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Carmel Monterey Peninsula.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.

  • Flights from SFO to MRY start from 11:05 — the earliest with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:54 with United Airlines. Overall, there are 18 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your SFO to MRY flight.

  • During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.

  • Jetting into Carmel (and then discovering more of United States!) is a snap with United Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport.

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is United Airlines.

  • The most punctual carrier that offers SFO to MRY flights is United Airlines. Its services land without delay 79.49% of the time.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SFO and MRY include:

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport flight is £77. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £176. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Score cheap tickets from SFO to MRY by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SFO to MRY.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • 77.36% of flights that take off from San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • San Francisco International Airport is about 13 miles from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near SFO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

Getting from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to central Carmel

  • The address for MRY is 200 Fred Kane Drive, Suite 200.

  • Monterey Regional Airport to the centre of Carmel has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 7 miles away.

  • Travelling by public transport takes around 45 minutes.

When to fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

  • The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is January, while October is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Carmel based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport for September if you want to visit Carmel during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from SFO to MRY in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • You've visited Carmel, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey about 270 miles south-east to Los Angeles to tick off its top attractions. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • San Jose is another standout destination in United States and is around 55 miles north of Carmel. No journey is complete without seeing Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

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