Travelling from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY): what you need to know
Monterrey's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Monterrey one hour ahead of San Jose.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SJC to MTY flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between SJC and MTY:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Right now, C$190 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$474. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from SJC to MTY. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SJC to MTY.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
SJC's address is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 84.69% of flights that take off from SJC arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport from central San Jose, it takes around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
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Arriving at Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
If you're arriving on a late Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near MTY:
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Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to central Monterrey
From Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport, Monterrey is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Monterrey. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Monterrey, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SJC to MTY sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
San Luis Potosi is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Monterrey. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Tangamanga Park I, Plaza de Aranzazu and Cathedral of San Luis Potosi.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Mexico, head for Aguascalientes, about 467 kilometres south-west of Monterrey. Templo de San Antonio, Museo Nacional de la Muerte and Jardin de San Marcos are among the biggest draws.
