Monterey

$59+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Monterey (SAN - MRY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MRY
Nov 5 — Nov 121
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The best prices from San Diego to Monterey Regional are usually found in June or February, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Monterey

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Monterey (MRY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Round-trip from

$137
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$59
(Alaska Airlines)
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Monterey Regional flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Monterey Regional flights.
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop
From San Diego to Monterey Regional
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Monterey
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Monterey. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2024.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/138:25 pmSAN - MRY
Nonstop1h 31mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/13:01 pmMRY - SAN
Nonstop1h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/29$137
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1212:00 pmSAN - MRY
1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/165:00 pmMRY - SAN
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/31$176
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2112:28 pmSAN - MRY
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/254:26 pmMRY - SAN
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$206
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1211:00 amSAN - MRY
3 stops27h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/163:53 pmMRY - SAN
1 stop6h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$230

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SAN - MRY

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San Diego

Sat 12/7

12:53 pm-2:17 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$59

San DiegoMonterey

SAN - MRY

SANMRY

San Diego

Sat 12/7

6:52 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$88

San DiegoMonterey

SAN - MRY

SANMRY

San Diego

Sat 12/7

12:53 pm-2:17 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$94

San DiegoMonterey

SAN - MRY

SANMRY

San Diego

Fri 1/10

4:24 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$101

San DiegoMonterey

SAN - MRY

SANMRY

San Diego

Fri 12/13

8:25 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Monterey Regional

Wed 1/1

3:01 pm-4:24 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$137

San DiegoMonterey

SAN - MRY

SANMRY

San Diego

Thu 12/12

12:00 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Monterey Regional

Mon 12/16

5:00 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$176

San DiegoMonterey

SAN - MRY

SANMRY

San Diego

Thu 11/21

12:28 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Monterey Regional

Mon 11/25

4:26 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$206

San DiegoMonterey

SAN - MRY

SANMRY

San Diego

Thu 12/12

11:00 am-2:59 pm

3 stops27h 59m

Monterey Regional

Mon 12/16

3:53 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$230

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Deals found on 10/30

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Monterey in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*Cancellation Policy
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Monterey flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Monterey flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Monterey flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Monterey flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Monterey flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Monterey

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Monterey from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Monterey

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Monterey including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Monterey?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Monterey. Price data was last updated on October 25, 2024.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Monterey is 39 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Monterey?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Monterey (average of $359). Flying from San Diego to Monterey in June is currently the most expensive (average of $503). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to MRY?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Monterey. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

When flying from San Diego to Monterey, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Monterey?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Monterey. Price data was last updated on October 27, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Monterey flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Monterey by month

Plan your trip to Monterey by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Monterey ranges from 0.0 - 3.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Monterey when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Monterey by month

Plan your trip to Monterey by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Monterey, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 60.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Monterey

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Monterey. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Monterey. Reviews last updated October 31, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines from San Diego to Monterey have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
9,420 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was such a great experience. The crew were very helpful and kind throughout the journey. I’ve been telling my husband that it was the best plane experience I’ve ever been in.

8.0
Very good
9,420 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,420 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was such a great experience. The crew were very helpful and kind throughout the journey. I’ve been telling my husband that it was the best plane experience I’ve ever been in.

7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,420 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was such a great experience. The crew were very helpful and kind throughout the journey. I’ve been telling my husband that it was the best plane experience I’ve ever been in.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,420 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was such a great experience. The crew were very helpful and kind throughout the journey. I’ve been telling my husband that it was the best plane experience I’ve ever been in.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Monterey. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Monterey?

    To fly from San Diego to Monterey, you need to book a flight from San Diego (SAN) to Monterey Regional (MRY). Nonstop flights to Monterey Regional from San Diego take 1h 23m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from San Diego to Monterey Regional offered by 3 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Monterey for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Monterey for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $137, but on average you can expect to pay $187.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Diego to Monterey for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 2 direct flights from San Diego to Monterey under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Diego to Monterey is less than $172.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to Monterey for under $400?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from San Diego to Monterey within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from San Diego to Monterey?

    You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Friday.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Monterey flight route?

  • How many flights depart from San Diego to Monterey on average per day?

    1 flight departure from San Diego to Monterey per day on average.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 100% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Monterey?

    For as low as $137, Alaska Airlines can have you in Monterey from San Diego in 1h 31m. The distance from San Diego to Monterey is about 377 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Monterey round-trip?

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines ($137), United Airlines ($176), and American Airlines ($206) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Monterey. Alaska Airlines is priced at 48% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Monterey one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Monterey are Alaska Airlines ($59), United Airlines ($88), and American Airlines ($94).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Monterey?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Diego to Monterey on time: Hawaiian Airlines (70%), Japan Airlines (64%), SkyWest Airlines (63%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Monterey?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $78. While the most popular route (San Diego - Monterey Regional) can be booked for $157 on average our data indicates $262 when flying from San Diego to Monterey.

  • What does SAN to MRY mean?

    SAN and MRY are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SAN to MRY refers to a flight route from San Diego Airport to Monterey Regional Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Monterey that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Monterey flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to Monterey with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to Monterey flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Monterey that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Monterey flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Monterey?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Monterey.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Monterey?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Monterey by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Monterey that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Monterey offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Monterey?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Monterey flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Monterey flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Monterey flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Monterey?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Monterey (average of $359). Flying from San Diego to Monterey in June is currently the most expensive (average of $503). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Monterey

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Monterey. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$136Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$200Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$274Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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