Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MSP to MRY flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Sun Country Airlines is your gateway to discovering Carmel (and perhaps some other exciting parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport offered by this airline.
Sun Country Airlines is the top choice for travelers on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between MSP and MRY:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
At the moment, $133 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $349. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from MSP to MRY, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul 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.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MSP to MRY by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of all flights leaving Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% touch down on time at their destination.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is around 13 miles from central Minneapolis. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near MSP. Whether you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
If you're landing on a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near MRY:
Travel at your own pace with a Monterey Regional Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Hertz or Alamo and find adventure across Carmel and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Monterey Regional Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to central Carmel
MRY is located at 200 Fred Kane Drive, Suite 200.
From Monterey Regional Airport, Carmel is approximately 7 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
The quietest month for a flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is January, while October is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Carmel based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Carmel is September, with temperatures ranging between 52ºF and 75ºF. Book your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSP to MRY in February. Average temperatures are between 41ºF and 63ºF then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Carmel, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel around 270 miles south-east to Los Angeles to tick off its leading attractions. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 55 miles north of Carmel, San Jose is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
