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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$299
Typical prices: $218-$298
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SNA - MRY • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$630
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Sat 9/5Sun 9/6
SNA - MRY • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $299 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Santa Ana and Monterey. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $412 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Monterey (SNA-MRY)

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

Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 15
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4:11 pm - 9:59 pm
SNA
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MRY
5h 48m
1 stop
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10:16 am - 1:57 pm
MRY
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SNA
3h 41m
1 stop
$299United Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5
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4:11 pm - 9:59 pm
SNA
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MRY
5h 48m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:36 pm - 8:51 pm
MRY
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SNA
5h 15m
1 stop
$299United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
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6:27 pm - 9:59 pm
SNA
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MRY
3h 32m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:36 pm - 8:51 pm
MRY
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SNA
5h 15m
1 stop
$299United Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Aug 31
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4:11 pm - 9:59 pm
SNA
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MRY
5h 48m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:36 pm - 8:51 pm
MRY
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SNA
5h 15m
1 stop
$299United Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
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4:11 pm - 9:59 pm
SNA
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MRY
5h 48m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 6:47 pm
MRY
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SNA
6h 32m
1 stop
$299United Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 25
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6:27 pm - 9:59 pm
SNA
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MRY
3h 32m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:28 pm - 8:51 pm
MRY
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SNA
6h 23m
1 stop
$314United Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30
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6:27 pm - 9:59 pm
SNA
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MRY
3h 32m
1 stop
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8:36 am - 12:06 pm
MRY
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SNA
3h 30m
1 stop
$317United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6
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9:42 am - 3:01 pm
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MRY
5h 19m
1 stop
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8:36 am - 12:06 pm
MRY
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SNA
3h 30m
1 stop
$319United Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 15
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1:09 pm - 11:59 pm
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MRY
10h 50m
2 stops
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6:23 pm - 9:30 pm
MRY
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SNA
27h 07m
1 stop
$448Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
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6:45 am - 11:59 pm
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MRY
17h 14m
2 stops
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6:23 pm - 10:15 am
MRY
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SNA
15h 52m
1 stop
$448Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to Monterey flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana to Monterey to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Monterey?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Monterey is December, where tickets cost $146 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $709 and $537 respectively.

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Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$154
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 75% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 26% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Monterey

  • What is the cheapest flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Monterey?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Monterey was $154 for a one-way ticket and $299 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Monterey?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Monterey. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Monterey?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Monterey?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Monterey.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Monterey.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Monterey?

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

Reviews of the top airline flying from Santa Ana to Monterey

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 Santa Ana 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10058 reviews
7.3Comfort
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It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

8.0 ExcellentCheryl, Jul 2026
SFO - SBP
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It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

UA594 was delayed multiple times. I ended up getting picked up so I can make it in time for work 6AM on Monday, 7/6/2026

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Very poor the plane itself was really old, slight smell that couldn’t be named. I didn’t even get a boarding pass UNTIL AFTER clearing security! Even then, they said when I get to my connected flight I’ll get my 2nd boarding pass there! A bit ridiculous!

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

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