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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 Angeles1 stop$147
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$179
San Diego
San Diegononstop$117
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$245
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$255
Reno
Reno1 stop$262
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$147
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$179
San Diego
San Diegononstop$117
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$245
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$255
Reno
Reno1 stop$262

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Monterey to California

Mon, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 12
Allegiant Air Logo
9:45 pm - 11:18 pm
MRY
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LAS
1h 33mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
1:54 pm - 3:29 pm
LAS
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MRY
1h 35mnonstop
$84Allegiant Air
Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 6
Allegiant Air Logo
9:45 pm - 11:18 pm
MRY
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LAS
1h 33mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
7:22 pm - 8:55 pm
LAS
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MRY
1h 33mnonstop
$86Allegiant Air
Mon, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 26
Allegiant Air Logo
9:45 pm - 11:18 pm
MRY
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LAS
1h 33mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
1:54 pm - 3:27 pm
LAS
-
MRY
1h 33mnonstop
$90Allegiant Air
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:31 am
MRY
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SAN
1h 31mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 11:26 pm
SAN
-
MRY
1h 27mnonstop
$117Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:14 pm - 4:37 pm
MRY
-
SAN
1h 23mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 2:37 pm
SAN
-
MRY
1h 27mnonstop
$137Alaska Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Thu, Feb 26
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:24 am
MRY
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SAN
1h 24mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:14 pm - 11:43 pm
SAN
-
MRY
1h 29mnonstop
$148Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
United Airlines Logo
2:04 pm - 3:35 pm
MRY
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LAX
1h 31mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 5:51 pm
LAX
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MRY
1h 21mnonstop
$179United Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Thu, Jan 29
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:27 am
MRY
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SAN
3h 27m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 9:59 pm
SAN
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MRY
3h 59m1 stop
$179United Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 24
American Airlines Logo
6:09 am - 11:49 am
MRY
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PSP
5h 40m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:47 am - 3:52 pm
PSP
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MRY
6h 05m1 stop
$259American Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
American Airlines Logo
7:21 pm - 11:59 pm
MRY
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YUM
3h 38m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:14 pm - 11:23 pm
YUM
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MRY
6h 09m1 stop
$328American Airlines
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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.

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 $137 round-trip. The most popular route is from Monterey (MRY) to San Diego (SAN), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $137.

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 $205, 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 March and October, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $327 and $319 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 Mondays 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 27% 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$42
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% 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 afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $320 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 $464.

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 - $239 round-trip; San Diego $224 one-way - $177 round-trip; San Francisco $253 one-way - $411 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11661 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
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Did not have In flight service on my round trip due to turbulence. I did not partake in In flight entertainment. Flight descending into LAX was very turbulent. It would have been nice if the pilot communicated with us during that rough descent into LAX to ease the minds of some of us more nervous flyers.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
SFO - LAX
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Did not have In flight service on my round trip due to turbulence. I did not partake in In flight entertainment. Flight descending into LAX was very turbulent. It would have been nice if the pilot communicated with us during that rough descent into LAX to ease the minds of some of us more nervous flyers.

They canceled my flight with only a couple hours before checking in at the airport and offered no alternatives to get home.

Was notified the departure would be late. Later on it was suddenly on time. Traffic by LAX was horrendous, and I missed the flight.

I wasn’t able to check in prior to arriving at the airport, I was told by the agent I may not get a seat on the plane as others were waiting for seats, I sat there for 2 hours before being assigned a seat, very stressful. The plane was delayed. Overall not a great travel experience for a 44 minute flight.

They changed our flight from a one stop 3 hour layover to a non-stop. Saved us hours and got us there sooner.

The ground crew did not supply drink or snacks during the layover in SFO. So there weren't many options. Otherwise, it was all great.

You need a n/a category. Too short a flight for food. I love flying on Alaska from Santa Rosa Airport!

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.

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

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!

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

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

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

Overall experience was great. Flights were almost on time in departing and we arrived at our destination as scheduled. No issues with amenities or flight crew. Everything went well as as expected. Will fly again with American Airlines in the future!

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

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

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