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Cheap Flights from Monterey to San Diego

 
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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Monterey to San Diego

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Monterey to San Diego.
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Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:27 amMRY-SAN
1h 27mnonstop
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9:59 pm - 11:31 pmSAN-MRY
1h 32mnonstop
$132Hawaiian Airlines
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Sun, Jun 8 - Tue, Jun 10
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6:00 am - 7:24 amMRY-SAN
1h 24mnonstop
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9:59 pm - 11:26 pmSAN-MRY
1h 27mnonstop
$137Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, Jun 19 - Mon, Jun 23
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:27 amMRY-SAN
1h 27mnonstop
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12:53 pm - 2:20 pmSAN-MRY
1h 27mnonstop
$142Alaska Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Sun, May 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:27 amMRY-SAN
1h 27mnonstop
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12:53 pm - 2:20 pmSAN-MRY
1h 27mnonstop
$144Alaska Airlines
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Fri, May 30 - Sat, May 31
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10:08 pm - 7:13 amMRY-SAN
9h 05m1 stop
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8:48 pm - 3:09 pmSAN-MRY
18h 21m1 stop
Mon, May 12 - Thu, May 15
United Airlines Logo
8:18 pm - 11:46 pmMRY-SAN
3h 28m1 stop
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6:15 am - 9:42 amSAN-MRY
3h 27m1 stop
$157United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 13 - Sun, Jun 15
American Airlines Logo
12:53 pm - 6:26 pmMRY-SAN
5h 33m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:57 pm - 6:54 pmSAN-MRY
5h 57m1 stop
$159American Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Sat, May 24
United Airlines Logo
8:18 pm - 11:41 pmMRY-SAN
3h 23m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 9:42 amSAN-MRY
3h 27m1 stop
$179United Airlines
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Fri, May 30 - Sun, Jun 8
American Airlines Logo
12:53 pm - 6:26 pmMRY-SAN
5h 33m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:57 pm - 6:51 pmSAN-MRY
5h 54m1 stop
$198American Airlines
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Fri, May 30 - Sat, May 31
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10:08 pm - 7:13 amMRY-SAN
9h 05m1 stop
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8:08 am - 3:09 pmSAN-MRY
31h 01m3 stops
Mon, May 12 - Thu, May 15
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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 February, where tickets cost $192 (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 $271 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 $338 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$69
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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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 $69 for a one-way ticket and $132 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, Hawaiian 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 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 $219 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 $202 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $126 or less one-way and $203 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?

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

Direct departures

Monterey Regional to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

San Diego to Monterey Regional

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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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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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9968 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.1Food
7.9Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.5Crew
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The flight was canceled and very little help given at the check in desk. Everyone at the desk says: just go on the app and see how they rebooked you. I mean come on it’s embarrassing customer service.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2025JAC - SAN
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The flight was canceled and very little help given at the check in desk. Everyone at the desk says: just go on the app and see how they rebooked you. I mean come on it’s embarrassing customer service.

The registration was chaotic. The kiosks didn't work for most people, and most had to do registration and receive boarding slips with a person. It took about an hour to get through he process, and I was worrying that I will be late to the flight. However, the personnel was great - courteous, professional, and was able to work through the problems.

I upgraded my seat and the service and boarding were wonderful. My flight attendant was very helpful when I experienced nausea on the flight (a first time experience). Flight arrived early which was nice. The only negative was many airlines have screens to provide some on flight entertainment, this aircraft did not. I had planned to read and listen to an audiobook on my flights, so no big deal on my part. The USB plug ins were broken on both my seat and the center seat, so I was not able to charge my phone during the flight, I will add 2 of the three USBs were broken on ride from San Diego as well. I would attribute this to the design, it is a very awkward angle to plug in, so frequent and perhaps not so gentle attempts to plug in have caused them to break.

Stay with what you are doing. Excellent service and ahead of schedule. Well done.

We had to cancel and we’re treated fairly with 100%refund quickly

There was an issue with water that led to us not having potable water onboard. They dumped the onboard water and we were two hours late taking off.

All good. Great food and entertainment when there isn’t any on a one hour flight

The flight from San Diego to San Jose gate 28A The two persons working there didn’t even turn on the display board. The display board saying to Sacramento. When I asked she was rude and showed the board . Then he realized And changed. Every one was confused because we are running late to catch that flight coming from IAD. Very irresponsible staff.

Great crew, great boarding, old B-list movies, no free meal service, child kicking my seat back all flight long, early arrival, then 40 minute, confused wait for bags.

I liked the flight attendant named Tyler. He was charismatic and genuine. I like the pilot in my second flight, he was considerate to everyone’s feelings. I liked the people I sat beside. I like the plane size. I like Alaska airlines

I'm was impressed with their service. Everything was great

All in All a great experience. Cost of luggage sucks … first time I ever had to pay for luggage. Otherwise the check in counter was awesome, the gate clerks were great and the Stewards & Esses were the best.

Love Hawaiian you can’t go wrong, still provides you good drinks and little snack at the end

No tv’s. Had to walk 45 minutes to connect to next flight. Couldn’t get dinner as a result. Ended up eating pretzels until I felt sick.

Great plane, seats, and crew. Super smooth experience and delicious coffee

The pre-flight check in process was bad. The app didn't allow check-in online and forced me to check in at the airport. Alaska didn't have self-service kiosks for check in (only bag tagging stations), so I had to wait in line with people who were checking bags just to get my boarding pass.

Hawaiin airlines never let me know the alaska airlines confirmation number. it took chat and call with customer service to get that.

I think you should still be able to pick a seat at check in no matter the price tier. But the plane was decent. Seats were a little narrow so I imagine larger folks would have some discomfort but I was fine and the crew was great.

Crew was excellent......in flight medical emergency handled very professionally.....

Overall a great experience. The starlink internet was amazing addition.

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

We boarded after several delays due to mechanical failure and a gate change. The seat cushion in the exit row was very compressed and offered no cushion, making the four-hour journey reasonably uncomfortable. The WiFi worked for a few people, but for most, it did not, and you cannot get entertainment unless you can connect—American Airlines flights do not have seatback screens, and you must use your mobile phone.

AA is always pretty solid. Was on time all the way around today so can’t complain!

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