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$84 Find Cheap Flights from Monterey to San Diego

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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

Mon, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 3
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9:25 pm - 12:31 pmMRY-SAN
15h 06m1 stop
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1:35 pm - 9:20 pmSAN-MRY
7h 45m1 stop
$156Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 14
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6:00 am - 7:31 amMRY-SAN
1h 31mnonstop
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9:16 pm - 10:51 pmSAN-MRY
1h 35mnonstop
$157Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
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6:00 am - 7:27 amMRY-SAN
1h 27mnonstop
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9:59 pm - 11:32 pmSAN-MRY
1h 33mnonstop
$171Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
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6:00 am - 7:27 amMRY-SAN
1h 27mnonstop
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9:59 pm - 11:32 pmSAN-MRY
1h 33mnonstop
$172Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 11
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4:07 pm - 9:35 pmMRY-SAN
5h 28m1 stop
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10:02 am - 3:25 pmSAN-MRY
5h 23m1 stop
$177American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 27
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4:07 pm - 8:00 pmMRY-SAN
3h 53m1 stop
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10:02 am - 3:25 pmSAN-MRY
5h 23m1 stop
$178American Airlines
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Mon, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 8
American Airlines Logo
4:07 pm - 9:35 pmMRY-SAN
5h 28m1 stop
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10:02 am - 3:25 pmSAN-MRY
5h 23m1 stop
$179American Airlines
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Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 5
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:21 amMRY-SAN
1h 21mnonstop
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9:59 pm - 11:25 pmSAN-MRY
1h 26mnonstop
$197Hawaiian Airlines
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Sun, Oct 26 - Mon, Oct 27
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:21 amMRY-SAN
4h 21m1 stop
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5:55 pm - 9:58 pmSAN-MRY
4h 03m1 stop
$200United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 26
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:06 amMRY-SAN
3h 51m1 stop
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6:15 am - 10:33 amSAN-MRY
4h 18m1 stop
$223United Airlines
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Cheapest • from $157 (round-trip)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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July
Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$156
Overall average: $216
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Mon 9/29Fri 10/3
MRY - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$157
Typical prices: $137-326
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Wed 10/8Tue 10/14
MRY - SAN • Non-stop
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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.

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 Wednesday, 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 Wednesday 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 July, where tickets cost $180 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $286 and $276 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$84
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Monterey to San Diego

When to book flights from Monterey to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Monterey to San Diego 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 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 $84 for a one-way ticket and $156 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, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, and JetBlue 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 175 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 $223 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Hawaiian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $216 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 $153 or less one-way and $187 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Monterey Regional to San Diego.
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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Monterey Regional to San Diego

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Sunday

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San Diego to Monterey Regional

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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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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.1Food
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Awesome. Great flight. Super nice people and I like the extra space

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2025DCA - SAN
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Awesome. Great flight. Super nice people and I like the extra space

Seattle airport is a mess. New bag tag system has potential, but you need more signage to guide passengers through the process as to where to go next. Told to go in one direction and then met with a very rude agent when we did. He blamed his attitude on all the folks flying over labor day that were paying his salary. Gate area for D3 is a mess compared to the North terminal. Overall Alaska is number 1 in my book.

This time it is good, no delay and right on time

Agent boarding us in San Diego lectured me on showing up on time for the flight, and said that if I had been three minutes later, he would have denied myself and my wife boarding. Our trusted traveler numbers were not in the system, even though I entered them when I bought the tickets. Our food orders were not in the system, even though I entered them prior to the flight. My wife requires a wheelchair, and that was delayed on both flights.

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.

Very pleasant , a flight attendant Jo did a great job mixing me up a beverage and just brightened the trip .

Spent 30 minutes in tarmac bcoz arrived earlier and crew nit ready for us. Told that the airport is being renovated so limited arrival space. 6 hours flight should have not two snacks but one major meal.

Flight attendant was rude when I advised her that the bathroom had no paper towels or tissue paper.

Departing flight to San Diego was delayed. Return flight from SD to SBP was delayed. Not terrible but not ideal

Good leg room, no problem with overhead storage and the staff was super helpful.

Everything was great except having to check in at Alaska. That was a surprise and took extra time and effort. Should have been explained somewhere maybe on the HA electronic ticket.

I accidentally made this purchase and they wouldn’t refund me even though I called immediately to cancel it.

You. Changed my AIRLINE, CONFIRMATION CODE, TERMINAL. AND GATE COMM N CATION. WAS POOR AND SUBOPTITMUM AND RIDICULOUS MY AIRLINE WAS HAWAIIN. ,THEN SUDDENLY. YOU SAY IT WAS ALASKA Give me a break,,Black is not White I could not check in over the phone...all I received was Error. And info from Hawaiian air agent saying tooooo many people were trying to check in causing the problem On the other hand I am alive

I like that you have eliminated plastic cups, bottles and straws. The crew was conscientious about separating the used paper cups from the trash. This change to paper is a great move and makes me want to choose Alaska when I fly.

Attendants seemed un-engaged and indifferent when asked for assistance.

Overall it was a good flight. The thing I most appreciated was that you eliminated plastic cups and water bottles and stir sticks and had paper cups, wood stir sticks and cans. Plus, I saw that the airline staff were actually keeping the used paper cups separate and unfolding the used cardboard meal boxes and keeping those items separate from the trash. Good for them! This makes me want to support Alaska Airlines and fly Alaska again. Thank for taking this step in working to reduce single use plastics! Kudos!

Ok but why they need to sell the ear buds?

Alaskan has always been great. Unfortunately, going TO Cabo, on Hawaiian, was a nightmare. But Alaskan has always been great.

Departure was two hours late! Better than four hours late on our first flight

My experience was pleasant. It was perfect. That is enough🥰💃💖

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.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

Boarding gate in Honolulu was staffed with a great clerk with a soothing voice despite the flight delay of over an hour. Flight attendants in the plane were all grumpy, not pleasant looking bunch. Their sour attitude showed throughout the flight. Inly able to get a select few movies started. Most of the movie links in the “free entertainment” did not work.

This was a horrible experience. For a first class experience, my chair was held together by 3M tape - and I have a photo. The crew weren’t very attentive, somewhat dismissive and forgot my drink and snack, the chair reclined about 3 inches on a 6-hour cross country flight. I was also not informed that there was no lounge available in Newark airport because of renovations, so all around this was one of the worst experiences and I would actively avoid both American and Alaska Air going forward.

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

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