The Destination Index · 2026
#280
Monterey-Carmel for Incentive Travel
Destination Index
#280
of 435
Momentum
33
cooling
Avg flight (US)
$444
round trip
Air access
50
/ 100
Value score
50
/ 100
Figures are live benchmarks from the IncentiveTrips Destination Index, refreshed weekly from Google Trends and Google Flights data — directional planning numbers, not quotes.
Getting there — modeled fares to Monterey-Carmel
| Origin region | Hub | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| US East | New York (JFK) | $590 |
| US Central | Chicago (ORD) | $490 |
| US Westclosest access | Los Angeles (LAX) | $200 |
| Europe | London (LHR) | $940 |
| Latin America | Mexico City (MEX) | $480 |
| Asia-Pacific | Singapore (SIN) | $1,270 |
| Middle East & Africa | Dubai (DXB) | $1,240 |
Modeled round-trip economy ballparks from each region's hub — not live quotes. Methodology on the Destination Index.
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