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

• Earliest: departs at 12:30 pm and lands at 2:05 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:27 pm and lands at 12:02 am.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

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

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Monterey takes 1h 35m, 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 San Diego to Monterey range from $227 to $395, with an average of $294 over the past 12 months. Anything below $227 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 64% above the $294 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $293 round-trip and layover options via San Francisco (SFO) at $302.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Diego to Monterey flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and evening 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 $197 to $1,110. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from San Diego to Monterey are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $129, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 54% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from San Diego to Monterey. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $227 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $357, a difference of $130.

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 San Diego and Monterey.

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 16m, compared with 5h 32m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 5h 39m via Los Angeles (LAX).

Among airlines operating San Diego to Monterey flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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
• Hawaiian 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.

American Airlines requires children ages 5 to 14 flying alone from San Diego to Monterey to use its Unaccompanied Minor Service. The service is optional for travelers ages 15 to 17. At check-in, arrival is required two hours before departure. The accompanying adult must bring the minor's passport or birth certificate, a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable ID such as a passport or U.S. military ID, a contact number and the pick-up adult's phone number, address and name.

American Airlines allows cats and dogs on flights from San Diego to Monterey, as long as the airline's pet guidelines are met. Pet kennels must be clean and have enough space. Soft-sided pet carriers are recommended and should measure 18 x 11 x 11 inches to fit under an airplane seat. On American Airlines flights from San Diego to Monterey, the combined weight of the pet and carrier cannot exceed 20 lb.