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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Monterey to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:31 am
• Latest: departs at 5:06 pm and lands at 6:37 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 31m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Monterey to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Monterey to San Diego takes 1h 31m, covering 375 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 San Diego range from $217 to $413, with an average of $281 over the past 12 months. Anything below $217 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 45% above the $281 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $279 round-trip, compared to $314 via a layover through Los Angeles (LAX).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$50 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 170 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Monterey to San Diego flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $177 to $1,599. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Monterey to San Diego route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Monterey to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $144, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Flights from Monterey to San Diego usually depart from Monterey Regional (MRY) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

One-stop flights from Monterey to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 67% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Monterey to San Diego. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $257 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $392, a difference of $135.

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

Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between Monterey and San Diego.

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 27m, compared with 5h 21m via San Francisco (SFO) and 5h 52m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Monterey to San Diego flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: 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:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.