$76 Find Cheap Flights from Monterey to California

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Cheap Flights from Monterey to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$179
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$179
San Diego
San Diegononstop$110
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$229
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$326
Reno
Reno1 stop$190
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$179
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$179
San Diego
San Diegononstop$110
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$229
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$326
Reno
Reno1 stop$190

Book Cheap Monterey to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Monterey to California 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Monterey to California

Mon, Dec 15 - Fri, Dec 19
Allegiant Air Logo
10:06 pm - 11:31 pmMRY-LAS
1h 25mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
3:42 pm - 5:12 pmLAS-MRY
1h 30mnonstop
$76Allegiant Air
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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
Allegiant Air Logo
10:06 pm - 11:31 pmMRY-LAS
1h 25mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
7:46 pm - 9:16 pmLAS-MRY
1h 30mnonstop
$94Allegiant Air
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:26 amMRY-SAN
1h 26mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:01 pm - 11:29 pmSAN-MRY
1h 28mnonstop
$110Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:21 amMRY-SAN
1h 21mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 1:56 pmSAN-MRY
1h 26mnonstop
$157Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:26 amMRY-SAN
1h 26mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:01 pm - 11:29 pmSAN-MRY
1h 28mnonstop
$167Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
American Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 6:25 pmMRY-SAN
5h 40m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 6:41 pmSAN-MRY
5h 51m1 stop
$176American Airlines
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Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 4
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:21 amMRY-SAN
1h 21mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 11:25 pmSAN-MRY
1h 26mnonstop
$177Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Nov 26 - Fri, Nov 28
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:28 amMRY-LAX
1h 28mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 9:37 pmLAX-MRY
1h 17mnonstop
$179United Airlines
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Mon, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 4
United Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 12:15 amMRY-SAN
3h 55m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 7:19 pmSAN-MRY
3h 19m1 stop
$179United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 14
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 11:57 amMRY-SAN
5h 52m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 10:28 pmSAN-MRY
6h 03m1 stop
$208American Airlines
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Monterey to California flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Monterey to California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Monterey to California departing in November.

What is the cheapest Monterey to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Monterey found in the last 72 hours was to San Diego, at $157 round-trip. The most popular route is from Monterey (MRY) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $179.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Monterey to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $309, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Monterey to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Monterey to California, 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 Monterey to California is January, when tickets cost $239 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $333 and $327 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Monterey to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to California on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Monterey to California. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Monterey to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Monterey to California, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$76
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Monterey to Las Vegas

FAQs - booking California flights

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

    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 Monterey to California.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Monterey to California 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 Monterey to California?

    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 from Monterey to California with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Monterey to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $324 on average. Morning departures are around 28% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $473.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Monterey to the following destinations at these prices or less: Los Angeles $203 one-way - $251 round-trip; San Diego $210 one-way - $262 round-trip; San Francisco $203 one-way - $323 round-trip

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Monterey to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Monterey to California. 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 Monterey to California? 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.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11241 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
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I was delayed several times. Missed a very important event. The airline only provided a $12 voucher after being delayed 3 times.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Oct 2025SJC - LAX
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I was delayed several times. Missed a very important event. The airline only provided a $12 voucher after being delayed 3 times.

Online check in didn't work. Somehow ended up with 2 Alaska rewards numbers and 1 for Hawaiian. No one at check in could figure out what to do. No one at check in could help me confirm an upcoming flight on Hawaiian Airlines.

This was likely the smallest, oldest plane I've been on. It didn't handle turbulence well and we were all jostled a lot more than I'm used to. At least it was a short flight.

Flight was delayed two hours; for an hour and a half flight?! And so we missed our connecting flight to Rome because of the long walk between the terminals. Hoping to hear back from Alaska about some compensation for our missed flight and night stay in Los Angeles.

Excellent service from staff at the gate as well as flight attendants on board. Seats had more room than many other airlines and if they were just a little better cushioned they would have been perfect.

Such great crew, from checkin to the plane. So friendly and helpful, I was genuinely impressed.

Staff at Gate desk were helpful. My connecting flight from the first part of my trip Kona to Seattle was late. I had to run through SeaTac Seattle to catch my flight to San Jose. They made an exception to let me board. On my return trip San Jose to San Diego and San Diego to Honolulu the same thing happened. One flight arrived late and I had to run through the terminal to catch my connection. There are no Gluten-free & Vegan options meals and snacks to purchase.

I liked the crew. There was no food flight to short

2 FLIGHT DELAYS? what an inconvenience to stay @the airport HALF THE DAY😳from 1pm till boarding @ 4pm pass 😠exhausting !

boarding was late worst was going back LAX to SFO delayed not once ? but TWICE😡I was at the airport practically almost 5 hours of previous time , very inconvenient! i would have spend longer time with family , I was wanting to avoid TSA line? but it just got me to spend unwanted time @ d airport

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

The Kayak confirmation number did not work for checking in the day before. I checked in at 8.30 using my ticket number. When I arrived at the airport, I was informed that the flight was overbooked, and since I had checked in late, I did not have a seat. The Next flight was not until ten PM. I called my wife, who had been taking care of our kids all weekend, and she was upset, calling me a liar and telling me to stay in SD. It turned my weekend getaway into a nightmare! I blame the Kayak website and will not book flights using your app in the future.

One hour waiting time after boarding, but arrived in time. I am satisfied

Flying with Hawaiian Airlines is a treat! They have the best crew, food and drinks! I’ve always enjoyed flying with Hawaiian Airlines and will continue to use them!

Amazing all female crew, including the pilot. Great flight attendants and smooth trip. Food was good. Boarding the plane from back to front would have made things significantly smoother. Took forever to wait for people to clear the alley. A little extra leg room would be nice also. Please thank your flight crew!

We decided to take our mom on vacation but we were worried how well she will do on the flight, she's a senior and required special accommodations such as transport chair since she can't stand for long periods. To our surprise my whole family was given priority boarding, my mom was given chair, we were not standing in line and were given seats in good area next to our mom. A+ experience!

I understand that both Hawaiian and Alaskan are in the process of merging but I could not get real-time flight info or access my boarding pass on either app

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

There is no room, no gluten free options, or any free internet/entertainment. You have to bring your own tablet or smartphone because there are no screens.

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