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$89 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Monterey

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Cheapest round-trip
$137
Overall average: $262
Alaska Airlines
Sat 3/7Wed 4/8
SAN - MRY • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$89
Typical prices: $88-$167
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/18
SAN - MRY • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Monterey (SAN-MRY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Monterey 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Monterey

Sat, Mar 7 - Wed, Apr 8
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10:14 pm - 11:43 pm
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$137Alaska Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 8
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10:14 pm - 11:43 pm
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$140Hawaiian Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Wed, Apr 8
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10:14 pm - 11:43 pm
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$147Alaska Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 8
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10:14 pm - 11:43 pm
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$157Alaska Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Mon, Mar 30
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10:12 pm - 11:48 pm
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$167Alaska Airlines
Fri, Apr 3 - Thu, Apr 9
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$177Alaska Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Mon, Apr 13
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$187Alaska Airlines
Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, Apr 6
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10:12 pm - 11:48 pm
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6:00 am - 7:27 am
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$188Hawaiian Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Tue, Apr 21
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7:20 am - 11:27 am
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4h 07m
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1:58 pm - 8:12 pm
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$189United Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 9
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23h 17m
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$195Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Monterey flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Monterey 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 San Diego to Monterey?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to Monterey clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Diego to Monterey, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Monterey, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Monterey?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Monterey, 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 San Diego to Monterey is December, where tickets cost $182 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $369 and $277 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Diego to Monterey?

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 $217 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Monterey?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Monterey, 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 San Diego to Monterey, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 57% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Monterey

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Monterey 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 San Diego to Monterey

  • Which airlines allow pets onboard from San Diego to Monterey?

    American Airlines allows cats and dogs on flights from San Diego to Monterey, provided you comply with their pet guidelines. Pet kennels should have bountiful space, be clean, and be 18 x 11 x 11 inches in dimension to fit beneath an airplane seat. The overall weight of the carrier and pet should be 20 lb at most.

  • Which airlines from San Diego to Monterey have special services for limited-mobility passengers?

    American Airlines and Alaska Airlines take care of passengers with limited mobility on flights from San Diego to Monterey for a hassle-free aviation experience. They offer braille cards and large-print reading materials for visually-impaired travelers. In addition to wheelchair and boarding assistance, they offer spacious and comfy seating. Alaska Airlines has free headsets for hard-of-hearing passengers.

  • Which airlines from San Diego to Monterey have sustainable practices?

    American Airlines and United Airlines are eco-friendly carriers offering flights from San Diego to Monterey. United Airlines has a fuel-efficient fleet and has adopted sustainable aviation fuels. American Airlines has a carbon offsets program with Cool Effect that funds carbon reduction initiatives.

  • Which airlines provide the Unaccompanied Minor Service from San Diego to Monterey?

    American Airlines allows kids aged five to 14 to fly from San Diego to Monterey alone only if they use their Unaccompanied Minor Service. The service is also optional for young flyers aged 15 to 17. You must arrive at check-in two hours before departure carrying the minor’s passport or birth certificate, your photo ID with your current address, your contact number, and the pick-up adult’s phone number, address, and name.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Monterey?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Monterey was $89 for a one-way ticket and $137 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Monterey?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Monterey?

    Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Monterey flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Monterey?

    The Embraer 170 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Monterey flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Monterey?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Monterey, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Monterey?

    There are nonstop flights from San Diego to Monterey on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Monterey, Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Monterey are Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $246 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 $222 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Monterey?

    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 San Diego to Monterey.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Monterey?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Monterey from San Diego 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 San Diego to Monterey?

    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 Monterey with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and MRY 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 San Diego to Monterey?

    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 Monterey from San Diego 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 San Diego to Monterey

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $138 or less one-way and $197 or less round-trip.
  • You can fly First Class with United Airlines or American Airlines to Monterey from San Diego. First Class flyers enjoy priority check-in, extra baggage allowance, lie-flat seats in roomy cabins, in-flight entertainment, and complimentary drinks.
  • For families from San Diego to Monterey with kids, consider flying with Alaska Airlines. Alaska Airlines is family-friendly, and families enjoy priority boarding to settle in early with its Family Boarding Program. Travelers with infants get strollers, free checked baggage, and complimentary car seats.
  • Consider flying from San Diego to Monterey with Alaska Airlines. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is a focus city for Alaska Airlines, and flying with the airline gives you more flight options to Monterey. Alaska Airlines operates out of Terminal 2 East of SAN.
  • Passengers on flights from San Diego to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) can get to Monterey downtown by bus. The Monterey-Salinas Transit bus departs every 30 minutes from Franklin/Tyler to Ramona/Fremont Avenue. Alternatively, you could rent a car at the main terminal’s baggage claim.
  • United Airlines allows a carry-on bag and one personal item, such as a backpack or purse, on flights from San Diego to Monterey. The personal bag should be at most 17 x 10 x 9 inches to fit underneath the airplane seat at your front. The carry-on must be stored in the overhead cabin, so it should be 22 x 14 x 7 inches. The carry-on and the personal item have no maximum weight allowance.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Monterey?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Diego to Monterey Regional.
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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Diego to Monterey

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Monterey. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Monterey? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11885 reviews
8.1Boarding
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7.1Food
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7.8Comfort
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The room for legs is adequate for a 6’ tall man and the flight was comfortable. The cabin is clean and the crew is very friendly and pleasant.

10.0 ExcellentPhilip, Feb 2026
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The room for legs is adequate for a 6’ tall man and the flight was comfortable. The cabin is clean and the crew is very friendly and pleasant.

Worst first/business class I have ever flown after 75 years on planes. Barely acceptable seats, terrible food, uninterested attendants, unavailable WiFi. I’ll never fly this airline again.

Again, very smooth and all of the Alaska folks were great. They continue to meet all my needs.

The whole experience went smoothly with no hitches along the way.

My Alaska Airlines return flight, although worked out in the end, didn't start off well. The initial plane that my family and I boarded was grounded because of a mishap that happened to one of the engines and everyone on board had to disembark the plane. Thankfully we were accommodated with a another plane but our initial flight was supposed to have departed at 11 pm San Diego time for Orlando but instead we ended up leaving at 1:40 am San Diego time. All Passengers were informed that part of the delay was that the plane had to be inspected by the captain, the food had to be stocked and the individuals responsible for fueling the plane left for the evening and had to be summoned to return to fill up our. The Alaska Airlines crew at the airport and on the plane were awesome and apologetic. I know that the crew wasn't responsible for the mishap of the engine but I think in the future the airline should offer a complimentary drink or (1) item of food other than pretzels, nuts or chips to all passengers since we're not to blame for the extreme set backs. The airline in general is good and I recommend to all flyers.

Late leaving so threatened our connection in Vegas to Seattle. We did make up time and made our connection.

Dropping off of the checked bags took way longer than it should have. The agent for the pre-tagged and ready to drop off line was gone and didn't come back for about 15 minutes. The other bag check lines were barely moving. Agents were standing around and not much was getting done. Everything else about the flight was great.

Was late but $50 voucher was great benefit of the summit card.

See previous. It was the flight from Honolulu to Kapalua that was cancelled.

I truly appreciated the kindness and attentiveness of the staff and flight attendants. They did their best to be prompt with departure times to San Diego and back to New York! Alaska Airlines ... you are awesome!!

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

The Kayak confirmation number did not work for checking in the day before. I checked in at 8.30 using my ticket number. When I arrived at the airport, I was informed that the flight was overbooked, and since I had checked in late, I did not have a seat. The Next flight was not until ten PM. I called my wife, who had been taking care of our kids all weekend, and she was upset, calling me a liar and telling me to stay in SD. It turned my weekend getaway into a nightmare! I blame the Kayak website and will not book flights using your app in the future.

comfortable but the food is horrible. I have flown Hawaiian several times now and no matter what they say the food is its the same squashed bread with melted goop inside. Tastes fake and isnt what they represent, its quite nasty. What happend to real food? And there is NO entertainment!! so not sure why they are asking for a review on that.

One hour waiting time after boarding, but arrived in time. I am satisfied

3 hour wait on customer service after flight was cancelled. Was bumped to a flight where I wouldnt have gotten to my destination for another 2 days. Had to fully refund flight and book a new one the following morning. Paid twice the amount for the flight than I had originally booked. Very disappointed I was not offered any sort of discount or points for all of the frustration, in fact the airline profited twice as much off of me by cancelling my flight and and changing my entire trip.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

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