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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Monterey to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:30 am
• Latest: departs at 8:03 pm and lands at 9:33 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Monterey to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Monterey to Los Angeles takes 1h 30m, covering 266 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Monterey to Los Angeles range from $248 to $417, with an average of $315 over the past 12 months. Anything below $248 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the $315 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $224 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $313 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Monterey to Los Angeles flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Monterey to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $116, which is 57% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $49 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Monterey to Los Angeles usually depart from Monterey Regional (MRY) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Connecting flights from Monterey to Los Angeles most commonly pass through:

• San Francisco (SFO) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 20% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Monterey to Los Angeles. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $290 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $477, a difference of $187.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Monterey and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Delta

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 47m, compared with 18h 23m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Monterey to Los Angeles flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.