Airports

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY): ~10-15 minute drive to Carmel-by-the-sea. MRY is the most convenient option if you can get a flight in.

San Jose Airport (SJC): ~1 hour 20 minute drive to Carmel-by-the-sea. SJC has more flight availability and a convenient rental car facility on site.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO): ~1 hour 45 minutes (+ more with traffic). SFO has the most flight availability, but it will be the least convenient to travel in & out of. The rental car facility is accessed via train system.