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Flights from Monterey to Santa Ana usually depart from Monterey Regional (MRY) and arrive at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JSX: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Monterey to Santa Ana:

• Economy Class
• First Class

One-stop flights from Monterey to Santa Ana most commonly connect through:

• San Francisco (SFO) - 87% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 3% of one-stop connections

San Francisco (SFO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 61% on the Monterey to Santa Ana route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $419 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,053, a difference of $634. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Santa Ana are Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport, Santa Ana Zoo and Old Orange County Courthouse. These are among the most viewed places in Santa Ana on KAYAK.

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Monterey to Santa Ana. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 04m and 16h 00m in total, depending on the connection.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $292 to $1,146. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Monterey to Santa Ana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $237, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 04m, compared with 5h 22m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 10h 35m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• GREEN MOTION

Round-trip flights from Monterey to Santa Ana range from $378 to $776, with an average of $551 over the past 12 months. Anything below $378 counts as a good deal.