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Find cheap flights from San Diego to Monterey from $69

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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Monterey (SAN-MRY)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego 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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9:10 pm - 10:33 pmSAN-MRY
1h 23mnonstop
6:10 am - 7:33 amMRY-SAN
1h 23mnonstop
$137Alaska Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Mon, Jun 3
7:42 am - 9:23 pmSAN-MRY
13h 41m1 stop
10:13 pm - 9:14 amMRY-SAN
11h 01m1 stop
Fri, May 10 - Mon, May 13
7:42 am - 9:23 pmSAN-MRY
13h 41m1 stop
10:13 pm - 1:48 pmMRY-SAN
15h 35m2 stops
Fri, May 10 - Mon, May 13
1:45 pm - 3:13 pmSAN-MRY
1h 28mnonstop
6:10 am - 7:36 amMRY-SAN
1h 26mnonstop
$167Alaska Airlines
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Sat, May 11 - Mon, May 13
8:40 pm - 10:06 pmSAN-MRY
1h 26mnonstop
6:10 am - 7:36 amMRY-SAN
1h 26mnonstop
$177Alaska Airlines
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Fri, May 10 - Mon, May 13
6:15 am - 12:20 pmSAN-MRY
6h 05m1 stop
8:30 pm - 11:41 pmMRY-SAN
3h 11m1 stop
$186United Airlines
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Sat, May 11 - Mon, May 13
6:15 am - 12:20 pmSAN-MRY
6h 05m1 stop
6:00 am - 10:32 amMRY-SAN
4h 32m1 stop
$216United Airlines
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Fri, May 10 - Sun, May 12
12:45 pm - 7:30 pmSAN-MRY
6h 45m1 stop
4:22 pm - 9:41 pmMRY-SAN
5h 19m1 stop
$262American Airlines
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Mon, May 6 - Thu, May 9
12:45 pm - 7:30 pmSAN-MRY
6h 45m1 stop
4:22 pm - 9:41 pmMRY-SAN
5h 19m1 stop
$266American Airlines
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Fri, May 24 - Sun, May 26
1:21 pm - 2:43 pmSAN-MRY
1h 22mnonstop
3:23 pm - 4:48 pmMRY-SAN
1h 25mnonstop
$293Undisclosed Carrier
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Mon, Jun 24 - Fri, Jun 28

Flights from San Diego to Monterey - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego 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 Diego to Monterey?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Monterey clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Diego to Monterey, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Monterey back to San Diego, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego 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 Diego to Monterey is October, where tickets cost $189 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and May, where the average cost of tickets is $319 and $287 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego 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 Diego to Monterey, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego 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 Diego to Monterey were found on Alaska Airlines ($137) and United Airlines ($186). Alaska Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $69.

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

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Diego to Monterey.
There is just one airline that flies from San Diego to Monterey direct and that is Alaska Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Alaska Airlines for the route is $99.

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

Each day, there are 2 nonstop flights that take off from San Diego and land in Monterey, with an average flight time of 1h 27m. The most common departure time is 8:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. 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 Diego 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 are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and 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 Diego to Monterey take?

The average nonstop flight takes 1h 20m, covering a distance of 375 miles.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Diego at 1:39 pm and will be landing in Monterey at 3:07 pm.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Diego to Monterey jets off at 9:10 pm and lands at 10:33 pm.

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Low season

January

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$69
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Monterey

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Monterey based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Monterey

  • Which airlines allow pets onboard from San Diego to Monterey?

    American Airlines allows cats and dogs on flights from San Diego to Monterey, provided you comply with their pet guidelines. Pet kennels should have bountiful space, be clean, and be 18 x 11 x 11 inches in dimension to fit beneath an airplane seat. The overall weight of the carrier and pet should be 20 lb at most.

  • Which airlines from San Diego to Monterey have special services for limited-mobility passengers?

    American Airlines and Alaska Airlines take care of passengers with limited mobility on flights from San Diego to Monterey for a hassle-free aviation experience. They offer braille cards and large-print reading materials for visually-impaired travelers. In addition to wheelchair and boarding assistance, they offer spacious and comfy seating. Alaska Airlines has free headsets for hard-of-hearing passengers.

  • Which airlines from San Diego to Monterey have sustainable practices?

    American Airlines and United Airlines are eco-friendly carriers offering flights from San Diego to Monterey. United Airlines has a fuel-efficient fleet and has adopted sustainable aviation fuels. American Airlines has a carbon offsets program with Cool Effect that funds carbon reduction initiatives.

  • Which airlines provide the Unaccompanied Minor Service from San Diego to Monterey?

    American Airlines allows kids aged five to 14 to fly from San Diego to Monterey alone only if they use their Unaccompanied Minor Service. The service is also optional for young flyers aged 15 to 17. You must arrive at check-in two hours before departure carrying the minor’s passport or birth certificate, your photo ID with your current address, your contact number, and the pick-up adult’s phone number, address, and name.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Monterey was $69 for a one-way ticket and $137 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    Only Alaska Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Monterey flight route.

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

    The Embraer 170 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Monterey flight route.

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

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Monterey.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Monterey, Alaska Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Monterey are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $236 and an overall rating of 8.1, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $328 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego 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 Diego to Monterey.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Monterey from San Diego 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 Diego 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 Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego 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 Diego 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 Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SAN to Monterey

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $123 or less one-way and $182 or less round-trip.
  • You can fly First Class with United Airlines or American Airlines to Monterey from San Diego. First Class flyers enjoy priority check-in, extra baggage allowance, lie-flat seats in roomy cabins, in-flight entertainment, and complimentary drinks.
  • For families from San Diego to Monterey with kids, consider flying with Alaska Airlines. Alaska Airlines is family-friendly, and families enjoy priority boarding to settle in early with its Family Boarding Program. Travelers with infants get strollers, free checked baggage, and complimentary car seats.
  • Consider flying from San Diego to Monterey with Alaska Airlines. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is a focus city for Alaska Airlines, and flying with the airline gives you more flight options to Monterey. Alaska Airlines operates out of Terminal 2 East of SAN.
  • Passengers on flights from San Diego to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) can get to Monterey downtown by bus. The Monterey-Salinas Transit bus departs every 30 minutes from Franklin/Tyler to Ramona/Fremont Avenue. Alternatively, you could rent a car at the main terminal’s baggage claim.
  • United Airlines allows a carry-on bag and one personal item, such as a backpack or purse, on flights from San Diego to Monterey. The personal bag should be at most 17 x 10 x 9 inches to fit underneath the airplane seat at your front. The carry-on must be stored in the overhead cabin, so it should be 22 x 14 x 7 inches. The carry-on and the personal item have no maximum weight allowance.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Diego to Monterey?

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

Nonstop departures

San Diego to Monterey Regional

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines

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Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines

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Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines

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Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

Monterey Regional to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from San Diego to Monterey

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego 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 Diego 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.
8.1
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9111 reviews
7.9comfort
8.6crew
7.3entertainment
8.2boarding
7.3food
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My plane ride down landed 20 min late. Boarding at SFO was strange too. The people at the terminal were nice—but, boarding lacked direction, and was confusing . Coming back was worse—the plane was hours behind—and I barely caught the last Bart train back to San Francisco (3 min more and I would have been in trouble). It was a very stressful trip, and it didn’t need to be.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024SAN - SFO
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My plane ride down landed 20 min late. Boarding at SFO was strange too. The people at the terminal were nice—but, boarding lacked direction, and was confusing . Coming back was worse—the plane was hours behind—and I barely caught the last Bart train back to San Francisco (3 min more and I would have been in trouble). It was a very stressful trip, and it didn’t need to be.

This flight was significantly affected by poor wifi connections. I couldn’t get my work done because the wifi kept dropping. Even texts were not going through. There is no seat power in premium class either. I fly a lot. Today was my 10th flight in 4 weeks. This was by far the only flight that was sub par.

WiFi connection bad. Food is really awful. Crew very nice and efficient

It was the worst experience because they delayed the flight by 2 and half hours. We were supposed to depart by 3:41 but they did the depart by 6 pm. It was so boring!!

My experience with Alaska Airlines flights is dominated by the fact that today’s economy class is barely humane. Everyone is so tightly packed together that one cannot move an inch for the entire flight…. and if it’s a bicoastal trip, that’s almost five hours of discomfort!! And if you’re above average in height and/or weight it’s absolute hell! Moreover, still all Economy classes are basically the same across airline carriers, it doesn’t matter who you fly with.

Everything was fine within the parameters of flying full aircraft. My only small regret was that the non-meal, "snack" type food options had 90% medium to high sodium items. They looked appetizing, but many, if not most older Americans are restricted in sodium intake, so maybe one low/no sodium option would entice people to buy them. I brought my own food. The staff, on-time and aircraft quality were great, as usual for Alaska.

When I purchased the tickets I purchased insurance as well but for some reason it didn't go through, then this past Monday I broke my leg and was unable to make my trip, I'll never book through Kayak again.

Alaska airlines was good! Friendly staff, good communication and respectful. The alaska airlines help in everyway they can

The reduced size overhead compartments were a surprise. They keep getting smaller and smaller while amenities keep getting fewer.

Friendly service. Aircrew was very professional and genuinely positive in attitude and demeanor.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

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.

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😊

The flight and crew were fine. The entertainment- the sound was so bad through the headphones I could barely understand it and it was a show I had seen before. The food might have been fine but having to have an account with united in order to access the app in order to pay for the food was rage inducing. I had entered my credit card info at home and logged in as guest but that wouldn’t allow the “wallet” tab to open in the app. And then the wifi was so bad that it took about 45 minutes to fully log in and get all the info working at which time I missed the food. You shouldn’t have to give your address, email and phone number in order to get a hamburger.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

2.5h delay due to unruly passenger in first class. Had to be removed from the flight. No food unless pre ordered. Didn't know we would need it because of delay.

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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 Diego to Monterey found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/14Tue
nonstopAlaska Airlines
1h 26mSAN-MRY
$69
5/13Mon
nonstopAlaska Airlines
1h 26mSAN-MRY
$99
5/14Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
3h 21mSAN-MRY
$108
5/10Fri
nonstopAlaska Airlines
1h 26mSAN-MRY
$109
5/10Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 45mSAN-MRY
$131
5/18Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 45mSAN-MRY
$132
5/14Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
8h 10mSAN-MRY
$143
5/6Mon
nonstopAlaska Airlines
1h 26mSAN-MRY
$149
6/20Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 20mSAN-MRY
$159
5/1Wed
3 stopsLufthansa
34h 26mSAN-MRY
$2,554

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Last minute flights from San Diego to Monterey

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Monterey that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/26Fri
nonstopAlaska Airlines
1h 28mSAN-MRY
4/28Sun
nonstopAlaska Airlines
1h 26mMRY-SAN
$417
4/26Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 05mSAN-MRY
4/28Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 27mMRY-SAN
$501
4/26Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 26mSAN-MRY
4/28Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 22mMRY-SAN
$506
4/26Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
6h 46mSAN-MRY
4/28Sun
nonstopAlaska Airlines
1h 26mMRY-SAN
$527
4/26Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 05mSAN-MRY
4/28Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 31mMRY-SAN
$597
4/25Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 17mSAN-MRY
4/26Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 31mMRY-SAN
$646

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San Diego - Monterey Flights

Departure:

San Diego (SAN)United States

Destination:

Monterey (MRY)United States

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