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$159 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Monterey

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Monterey departing on 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Monterey, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Monterey, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Monterey (SFO-MRY)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Monterey that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:41 pm - 11:44 pmSFO-MRY
1h 03mnonstop
6:05 am - 6:54 amMRY-SFO
0h 49mnonstop
$159United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8
1:05 pm - 2:01 pmSFO-MRY
0h 56mnonstop
8:35 am - 9:23 amMRY-SFO
0h 48mnonstop
$219United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 31
10:41 pm - 11:44 pmSFO-MRY
1h 03mnonstop
6:05 am - 6:54 amMRY-SFO
0h 49mnonstop
$224United Airlines
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Thu, May 23 - Thu, May 30
12:56 pm - 9:05 pmSFO-MRY
8h 09m1 stop
2:42 pm - 3:35 pmMRY-SFO
0h 53mnonstop
$228United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 31
1:24 pm - 10:33 pmSFO-MRY
9h 09m1 stop
6:10 am - 9:56 amMRY-SFO
3h 46m1 stop
$264Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 5
12:56 pm - 9:05 pmSFO-MRY
8h 09m1 stop
5:00 am - 11:42 amMRY-SFO
6h 42m1 stop
$268United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 31
10:41 pm - 11:44 pmSFO-MRY
1h 03mnonstop
8:23 pm - 11:50 amMRY-SFO
15h 27m1 stop
$288United Airlines
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Mon, May 27 - Mon, Jun 3
6:00 am - 10:06 pmSFO-MRY
16h 06m1 stop
6:10 am - 10:14 pmMRY-SFO
16h 04m1 stop
$334Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8
8:00 am - 1:26 pmSFO-MRY
5h 26m1 stop
3:23 pm - 10:30 pmMRY-SFO
7h 07m1 stop
$503Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jun 25 - Thu, Jun 27
12:59 am - 11:36 amSFO-MRY
10h 37m1 stop
12:56 pm - 10:35 pmMRY-SFO
9h 39m1 stop
$1,278American Airlines
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Sun, Aug 18 - Fri, Aug 30

Flights from San Francisco to Monterey - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Monterey to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Monterey?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Monterey clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Monterey on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Monterey. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Monterey?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Monterey, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Monterey is July, where tickets cost $148 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and January, where the average cost of tickets is $328 and $303 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Monterey?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Monterey, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Monterey, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Monterey?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting San Francisco to Monterey were found on United Airlines ($159) and Alaska Airlines ($264). Alaska Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $212.

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Francisco and Monterey?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Monterey.
There is just one airline that flies from San Francisco to Monterey direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $138.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Monterey per day?

Each day, there are 2 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Monterey, with an average flight time of 1h 09m. The most common departure time is 10:00 pm and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Monterey?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Monterey take?

The average nonstop flight takes 0h 56m, covering a distance of 77 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Monterey?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 11:05 am and will be landing in Monterey at 12:20 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Monterey?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Monterey jets off at 10:41 pm and lands at 11:44 pm.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$159
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Monterey

When to book flights from San Francisco to Monterey

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Monterey based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Monterey

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Monterey?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Monterey was $212 for a one-way ticket and $159 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Monterey?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Francisco to Monterey. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Monterey?

    San Francisco airport is called San Francisco and the only airport in Monterey is Monterey Regional.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Monterey?

    Delta, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Monterey flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Monterey?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Monterey flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Monterey?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Monterey.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Monterey?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Monterey on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Monterey?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Monterey.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Monterey?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Monterey from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Monterey?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Monterey with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and MRY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Monterey?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Monterey from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Monterey?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Monterey Regional, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to Monterey Regional

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

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Nonstop returns

Monterey Regional to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +1 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +2 more

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Monterey

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Monterey. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Monterey? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11118 reviews
6.7Food
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.2Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024SFO - BOS
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Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

Our flight was delayed many times throughout the day. The final delay was about 8 hours. I spent time in line to speak to someone at their understaffed desk, and also spent time waiting online and then chatting with a service rep. None of the United employees were any help at all. I desperately wanted to go get rest and possibly re-book my trip but I was denied any compensation or voucher for a hotel. I was repeatedly told it was not United's fault and therefore they had no compensation to offer. Overall, a cold and callous experience.

Paid WiFi was only available for a few minutes. Avoid at all costs.

Everything was great, only problem was that flights were delayed

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Monterey found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/25Sat
1 stopAlaska Airlines
9h 07mSFO-MRY
$212
5/25Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
13h 07mSFO-MRY
$218
5/25Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 03mSFO-MRY
$219
5/25Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 39mSFO-MRY
$234
5/25Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
24h 32mSFO-MRY
$239
5/25Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 03mSFO-MRY
$260
5/8Wed
1 stopAlaska Airlines
6h 30mSFO-MRY
$377
5/8Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 15mSFO-MRY
$395
5/8Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
11h 04mSFO-MRY
$802

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San Francisco - Monterey Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Monterey (MRY)United States

Return flight deals:

Monterey - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

$387
$444
$270