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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Monterrey (MARCO)
Leading contemporary art museum with major Mexican and international exhibitions. A flagship cultural stop in Monterrey for architecture and rotating shows.
Flights from Santiago de Querétaro to Monterrey depart on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $23 if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:15, the last at 23:25. The fastest flight covers the 349 miles (563 km) distance in 1h 22m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 349 miles (563 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 |
Flights per day 20 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 22m |
First flight 5:15 AM |
Last flight 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 2 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$58
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$58
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 22 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 22 m
Flights on Sep 18
1
Distance
563 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Santiago de Querétaro to Monterrey is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago de Querétaro to Monterrey will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 1 flights from Santiago de Querétaro to Monterrey, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct flights cover the 563 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the longest flights will take 1 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Querétaro to Monterrey among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, while a flight costs an average of $416.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$416 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 53m Average total duration 11h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Querétaro to Monterrey:
A bus is $340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Querétaro to Monterrey costing on average $416.
Other travel options to Monterrey take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 23m.
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Querétaro to Monterrey flights for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:45 PM Santiago de Querétaro | 1h22 | 1:07 AM Monterrey | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Moderate for Mexico. Hotels in central areas can be pricier, but dining and transit stay reasonable for most travelers.
Tip 10-15% in restaurants if not included. Round up or add a small tip for taxis. Cafes often get small change or 10%.
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General Mariano Escobedo International Airport -> Zaragoza, Monterrey
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Most Santiago de Querétaro to Monterrey flights use the Querétaro Intercontinental Airport to Monterrey airport pair. Use this guide to compare Santiago de Querétaro and Monterrey airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Querétaro Intercontinental Airport is 20 km from Santiago de Querétaro city centre. Public transport options include:
Querétaro Intercontinental Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: There are a few restaurants and cafes, including Mexican cuisine and fast food, located in the main terminal.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering local currency.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Querétaro Intercontinental Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Querétaro Intercontinental Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Querétaro Intercontinental Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Monterrey is 5 km from Monterrey city centre. Public transport options include:
Monterrey has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in both terminals, offering Mexican and intertiol cuisine. Top options include Wings and Subway.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering services from major banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Monterrey: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Monterrey: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Monterrey.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including the Courtyard by Marriott Monterrey Airport..
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