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$114 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Monterey

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Monterey departing on 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Monterey, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Monterey, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$179
Overall average: $254
United Airlines
Tue 12/16Tue 12/23
SFO - MRY • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$114
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/12
SFO - MRY • 1 stop
When to travel
June
Cheapest • 41% price drop
March
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Monterey (SFO-MRY)

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

Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 23
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9:05 pm - 9:59 pmSFO-MRY
0h 54mnonstop
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2:30 pm - 3:30 pmMRY-SFO
1h 00mnonstop
$179United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
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9:05 pm - 9:59 pmSFO-MRY
0h 54mnonstop
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7:00 am - 7:50 amMRY-SFO
0h 50mnonstop
$209United Airlines
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Sat, Mar 14 - Tue, Mar 17
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4:55 pm - 6:00 pmSFO-MRY
1h 05mnonstop
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7:00 pm - 7:54 pmMRY-SFO
0h 54mnonstop
$239United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 13
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9:05 pm - 9:59 pmSFO-MRY
0h 54mnonstop
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2:33 pm - 3:25 pmMRY-SFO
0h 52mnonstop
$254United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 13
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10:06 am - 9:16 pmSFO-MRY
11h 10m1 stop
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6:00 am - 8:06 amMRY-SFO
26h 06m1 stop
$262Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 13
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6:30 am - 11:29 pmSFO-MRY
40h 59m2 stops
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6:00 am - 8:06 amMRY-SFO
26h 06m1 stop
$284Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Mar 14 - Tue, Mar 17
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8:47 pm - 6:36 pmSFO-MRY
21h 49m1 stop
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2:43 pm - 12:21 pmMRY-SFO
21h 38m1 stop
$292Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 23
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5:50 pm - 9:36 pmSFO-MRY
3h 46m1 stop
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2:30 pm - 3:30 pmMRY-SFO
1h 00mnonstop
$299United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
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6:00 am - 9:40 amSFO-MRY
3h 40m1 stop
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7:00 am - 7:50 amMRY-SFO
0h 50mnonstop
$314United Airlines
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Sat, Mar 14 - Tue, Mar 17
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4:55 pm - 6:00 pmSFO-MRY
1h 05mnonstop
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7:00 am - 2:50 pmMRY-SFO
7h 50m1 stop
$322United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Monterey flights

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Monterey is June, where tickets cost $179 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $470 and $459 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $244, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$114
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 54% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Monterey

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Monterey was $114 for a one-way ticket and $179 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Francisco to Monterey. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Monterey?

    San Francisco airport is called San Francisco and the only airport in Monterey is Monterey Regional.

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

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Monterey flight route.

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Monterey.

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

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Monterey.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Monterey from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Monterey?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Monterey Regional.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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San Francisco to Monterey Regional

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Monterey Regional to San Francisco

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Reviews of the top airline flying from San Francisco to Monterey

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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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United AirlinesOverall score based on 9019 reviews
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
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Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

4.0 OkayThomas, Nov 2025SFO - KOA
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Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

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