Flights to Monterey

Which airport to use, how to get from the airport to the city, and where to search fares.

By monterey.id Editorial · Published October 3, 2026 · Last reviewed October 16, 2026 · How we research

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We did not verify airport-to-hotel ground transport for Monterey Airport from an official page, so this guide lists no shuttle, taxi or route details or prices. Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) lists a $2.00 single-ride fare and a $6.00 daily fare; check MST for routes. monterey.id does not sell flights; search links open Google Flights or an affiliate partner, and affiliate links are labeled.

Getting to Monterey

Ground options (verified October 16, 2026)
Option	How it works	Cost
MST buses	Regional bus service; use MST's trip planner for airport routes	Single ride $2.00; daily $6.00 (MST)
Taxi, rideshare or rental car	Door-to-door options from regional airports	We publish no prices

Fares and routes change; confirm with MST.

Before you fly

Security: see the TSA's travel guidance.
Entry: U.S. Customs and Border Protection publishes entry requirements.
When to go: see the best-time guide. We have no verified fare data, so no cheapest-month claim.

Plan your flight

The essentials before you book.

Which airport to use

Official fares page.

MST fares ↗

When to book and fly

Month-by-month weather.

Read the best-time guide →

Finding the best fare

Search fares yourself; this site does not price flights.

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Before you go

Sort these once and travel easy.

Tourist visa and entry

Official U.S. entry information.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is MST?

A single ride is $2.00 and a daily fare is $6.00.

Which airport should I fly into?

Monterey Airport serves the area; we did not verify transfer details from an official source, so check your airline and MST.

Do I need a visa to visit Monterey?

It depends on your nationality; check U.S. Customs and Border Protection and your airline.

Sources

Facts on this page were read from the sources below on October 16, 2026. Hours, fares, prices and event dates change — confirm with the source before you travel. How we research and update.

Fares — Monterey-Salinas Transit
TSA: Travel — Transportation Security Administration
Travel: U.S. Customs and Border Protection — U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Google Flights — Google

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