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$85 Find Cheap Flights from Monterey to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip
$166
Typical prices: $337-$217
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MRY - SAN • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$85
Typical prices: $98-$166
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MRY - SAN • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $214 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 39m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Monterey to San Diego (MRY-SAN)

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

Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:02 am - 7:30 am
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SAN
1h 28mnonstop
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12:39 pm - 2:14 pm
SAN
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MRY
1h 35mnonstop
$166Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
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6:00 am - 7:24 am
MRY
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SAN
1h 24mnonstop
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10:05 pm - 11:31 pm
SAN
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MRY
1h 26mnonstop
$172Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
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2:55 pm - 4:18 pm
MRY
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SAN
1h 23mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 11:31 pm
SAN
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MRY
1h 26mnonstop
$177Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Tue, May 26
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7:05 am - 10:08 am
MRY
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SAN
3h 03m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 11:41 am
SAN
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MRY
5h 21m
1 stop
$197United Airlines
Wed, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:34 am
MRY
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SAN
1h 34mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:53 pm - 2:28 pm
SAN
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MRY
1h 35mnonstop
$200Alaska Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 12
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3:05 pm - 4:39 pm
MRY
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SAN
1h 34mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:26 pm - 11:58 pm
SAN
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MRY
1h 32mnonstop
$217Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 16
United Airlines Logo
1:58 pm - 5:24 pm
MRY
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SAN
3h 26m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 11:16 am
SAN
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MRY
4h 01m
1 stop
$230United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
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8:05 am - 11:35 am
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SAN
3h 30m
1 stop
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4:06 pm - 9:59 pm
SAN
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MRY
5h 53m
1 stop
$232United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 11
United Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 11:35 am
MRY
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SAN
3h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:28 pm - 5:30 pm
SAN
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MRY
4h 02m
1 stop
$234United Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:25 am
MRY
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SAN
1h 25mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 11:28 pm
SAN
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MRY
1h 29mnonstop
$237Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Monterey to San Diego flights

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

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 San Diego departing in May.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Diego on a Friday, 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 Monterey to San Diego. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Monterey to San Diego, 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 San Diego is October, where tickets cost $189 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $397 and $352 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $192 on average.

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

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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$85
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 25% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 50% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Monterey to San Diego

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FAQs for booking flights from Monterey to San Diego

  • What different kinds of flights are normally offered between Monterey and San Diego?

    It is possible to find nonstop flights from Monterey to San Diego, with these generally being serviced by Alaska Airlines. Otherwise, some flights require one layover, and these may be operated by United Airlines. Layovers usually take place in Los Angeles.

  • How can I easily go from the city center to Monterey Regional Airport?

    When you opt to drive from the city center to Monterey Regional Airport, expect your journey to take around 5 to 10 minutes unless there is additional traffic. There is always the option of public transit as well, such as bus line 93. If you choose to take the bus, you will reach the airport in around 15 to 20 minutes.

  • What transportation options exist for going from San Diego International Airport to the city center?

    Those that are driving from San Diego International Airport to the city center can plan for their trip to take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. You can also take public transportation, including bus line 992, which will ultimately bring you to central San Diego in around 20 to 25 minutes.

  • Is there the option of renting a car directly at San Diego International Airport?

    If you want to rent a car for your stay in the region, you can do so directly from San Diego International Airport. There is an off-site facility right near the airport and it can be reached via a free shuttle service. Some of the companies that have offices in this center include Alamo, Enterprise, and National.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Monterey to San Diego was $85 for a one-way ticket and $166 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Monterey to San Diego.

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

    Monterey and San Diego are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Monterey from Monterey Regional and will be arriving at San Diego.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Monterey to San Diego are Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $242 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Hawaiian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $234 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 San Diego.

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

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

    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 San Diego with an airline and back to Monterey with another airline. Booking your flights between Monterey and SAN 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 Monterey to San Diego?

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Monterey to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $184 or less one-way and $297 or less round-trip.
  • If you have a flight that departs particularly early from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), you may want to stay at a nearby hotel in order to ensure that you get enough sleep the night before. There is the Comfort Inn Monterey Peninsula Airport that is conveniently located just a 10-minute drive away.
  • Those traveling with children will want to keep in mind that San Diego International Airport (SAN) has lactation rooms available in each of its terminals. In these lactation rooms, you will have access to amenities like changing tables, running water, comfortable seating, and an area to put your stroller.
  • Travelers that are a bit hungry before their flight departs from Monterey Regional Airport can always grab a bite to eat at one of the several dining options that are available. In the main Departures terminal, there are choices like Woody’s Cockpit Restaurant and the Fly Away Cafe.
  • When you feel like you need to freshen up after a long day of traveling, you can always choose to take a shower after you have landed at San Diego International Airport. The Airspace Lounge offers shower services for travelers if they pay a small fee.
  • If you would like to park your car at Monterey Regional Airport, you have a few different options. There is a Premium Parking Lot that can be found directly in front of the main terminal, as well as a Short-Term Parking Lot and a Long-Term Parking Lot, both of which offer hourly and daily rates.

Prefer to fly direct from Monterey to San Diego?

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

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Wednesday

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Saturday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Monterey to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Monterey to San Diego. 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.
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7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12274 reviews
7.0Food
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
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The seat on the plane out was broken and would not lean back. I have back problems and sitting up straight was hard on my lower back and caused pain for over half the flight. Since I paid extra for First Class so I would not have these issues. This needs to be addressed.

6.0 GoodTerence, Apr 2026
TPA - SAN
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The seat on the plane out was broken and would not lean back. I have back problems and sitting up straight was hard on my lower back and caused pain for over half the flight. Since I paid extra for First Class so I would not have these issues. This needs to be addressed.

No headphones provided. No gf food. Only 1 beverage cart run sAN to HNL. Rarely saw crew members

A solidly good experience, but would’ve appreciated more communication with regards to travel delays.

No issues and clear sailing. What a preferred to have sat in one of empty seats other than my assigned seat that would be my only complaint if it was to complain.

Perpetually delayed, flight out was delayed almost 2 hours, flight home was delayed an hour and a half. On the way back no refreshments as an option, yet they gave it out to 1st class. No apology or notice of the delay going out both ways. Seats are nice feature wise, but the adjustable headrests don't stay up anymore. Feels more like a budget airline

Four hour delay. Missed our event. And they offered me $75. Absolutely shameful.

I have been flying commercial for decades. I was in one of the ladder boarding groups, had my bag tagged because they thought there was not going to be enough space for it in the overhead bins. I politely asked one of the attendance if I could try to find a space- she said I could and I did. I then took the bag tag off and gave it to one of the other attendants as I was told to do by the first one. He, in a curt, anal, and disrespectful manner, told me that I needed to take my bag down from the overhead bin and check it. This was a situation I’ve never encountered before. The attendant’s attitude was confrontational and belittling in front of other onlooking passengers as if daring me to challenge him. I am a physician who takes care of patients day in and day out. Not wanting to make a scene, I calmly told him, “do what you need to do.” he took my bag down from the overhead bin, put the back tag back on it, and checked it only to make room for another bag that was also supposed to be technically checked by a following passenger. The same male attendant later came up to me and said “you shouldn’t have showed me the bag tag,” as if conveying that he was just following protocol was a justification for treating me like a kid out of line. I cared about this because it took 15 minutes from my life to then retrieve the bag at baggage claim and it also felt like really poor customer service. I understand the need for protocols. This is also a service industry, and we the passengers are the clients. We should be made to feel welcome and respected and our life in transit made as easy as it can be within reason. This attendant clearly needs to be reminded of that. Of note, an older female fellow passenger sitting next to me agreed with this assessment.

The boarding process could be clearer, there's never a call for group f

good, no complaints but nothing to rave about. It was fine

I love Alaska! We arrived on the later side without seat assignments only to find the had oversold the flight by 1. The attendants worked extra hard to find a way for our party of 7 to stay together and we made it on the flight! Loved the free WiFi also!

Flight delayed two hours , missed connection flight then connection cancelled- horrible experience with hotel

The checking was disaster, the crew wasn't behave well. It took us two hours to check in, after that thr line at the TSA was long, we barely make the flight. Bad airline

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

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

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

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