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

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 7:27 am
• Latest: departs at 8:48 pm and lands at 9:45 pm.

The flight takes about 57m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Monterey to San Francisco.

A nonstop flight from Monterey to San Francisco takes 57m, covering 77 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 Francisco range from $209 to $249, with an average of $239 over the past 12 months. Anything below $209 counts as a good deal.

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 San Francisco flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, 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 $303 to $1,366. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Monterey to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $222, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Monterey to San Francisco usually depart from Monterey Regional (MRY) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 62% on flights from Monterey to San Francisco. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $179 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $467, a difference of $288.

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 United Airlines operates flights between Monterey and San Francisco.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Monterey to San Francisco flights:

• United 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:

• United 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.