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Fri, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 7
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9:59 pm - 11:29 pmSAN-MRY
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6:00 am - 7:31 amMRY-SAN
1h 31mnonstop
$127Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 22
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9:59 pm - 11:26 pmSAN-MRY
1h 27mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:23 amMRY-SAN
1h 23mnonstop
$132Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 13
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5:56 pm - 9:48 pmSAN-MRY
3h 52m1 stop
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7:45 am - 1:40 pmMRY-SAN
5h 55m1 stop
$152United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 18
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6:15 am - 4:17 pmSAN-MRY
10h 02m1 stop
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5:07 pm - 7:21 amMRY-SAN
14h 14m1 stop
Tue, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 21
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12:50 pm - 6:54 pmSAN-MRY
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4:02 pm - 9:55 pmMRY-SAN
5h 53m1 stop
$158American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 30
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9:45 am - 3:22 pmSAN-MRY
5h 37m1 stop
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6:09 am - 11:57 amMRY-SAN
5h 48m1 stop
$159American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 4
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9:59 pm - 11:29 pmSAN-MRY
1h 30mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:23 amMRY-SAN
1h 23mnonstop
$167Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 22
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6:15 am - 4:17 pmSAN-MRY
10h 02m1 stop
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6:00 am - 7:23 amMRY-SAN
1h 23mnonstop
Mon, Jul 28 - Wed, Jul 30
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 11:26 pmSAN-MRY
1h 27mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:24 amMRY-SAN
1h 24mnonstop
$177Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Jul 28 - Mon, Aug 4
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8:15 am - 9:37 amLAX-MRY
1h 22mnonstop
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6:17 pm - 7:54 pmMRY-LAX
1h 37mnonstop
$179United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight to Monterey

 
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American Airlines

American's Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and free drinks, enhancing medium-haul comfort.


American's Basic Economy is budget-friendly but restricts seat selection and boarding group.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom, ideal for medium-haul flights.


United's Priority Boarding ensures overhead space, recommended for carry-on travelers.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free drinks on flights over 350 miles.


Alaska's Wine Flies Free program allows free wine check-in from select airports.

Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian's premium economy offers 4-5 inches more legroom, ideal for medium-haul comfort.


Hawaiian's Wi-Fi is free on Airbus A321neos, perfect for staying connected on medium-haul flights.

Allegiant Air

Allegiant's Legroom+ offers extra space and faster deplaning on select routes, enhancing short-haul comfort.


Allegiant's Trip Flex allows one free change or cancellation, ideal for flexible travel plans.

Sun Country Air

Sun Country's Best seats offer 34 inches legroom, preferred boarding, and a free drink.


Sun Country's priority check-in is available for a fee, ensuring a smoother airport experience.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Monterey

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

What is the cheapest flight to Monterey?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Monterey was found on the route from Los Angeles, at $127 return. The most popular connection is from Phoenix to Monterey and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $208 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Monterey?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Monterey from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Monterey costs $300 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $40 and departed from Las Vegas. The most popular routes on KAYAK are San Diego to Monterey which costs $197 on average, and Los Angeles to Monterey, which costs $338 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Monterey?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Monterey is January, where tickets cost $390 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $753 and $563 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $335.

What is a good deal for flights to Monterey?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Monterey, 25% of our users found tickets to Monterey for the following prices or less: From Las Vegas $49 round-trip, from San Diego $157 round-trip, from Los Angeles $239 round-trip.


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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$77
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
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When to book flights to Monterey

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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 - booking Monterey flights

  • Is there parking available at the Monterey Airport where my ride can wait for me?

    Yes, the Monterey Regional Airport provides a number of parking options. If your ride from the airport is waiting for you, the short-term lot will likely be the best option. Parking in that lot costs about $2 per half hour. Four EV charging ports are located in this lot for electric vehicles. Handicap parking spaces are provided in each section and in a designated lot. These spaces also cost about $2 per half hour. Parking fees can be paid for with either credit cards or cash at the exit toll booths in each lot.

  • Does the Monterey Regional Airport make any special accommodations for passengers with reduced mobility needs?

    Yes, the Monterey Airport provides two elevators to the second floor of the building, accessible restroom facilities, and handicap parking spaces, all in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additional assistance is provided on request with boarding or deboarding at the gates. Registered service animals are welcome in the terminal building as long as they remain on a leash and display their service vests.

  • Can I rent a car from the Monterey Regional Airport?

    Yes, there are about a half dozen car rental companies with service desks located near the baggage claim area on the first floor of the building. You can easily rent a car from one of these companies, thereby ensuring your vehicle will be waiting for you once you arrive at the airport.

  • Is there anything special to see at the Monterey Airport before I leave?

    Yes, there is. A large art gallery is located in the mezzanine on the west side of the second floor, which features artwork from a number of creators, including locals. This gallery can be accessed by taking the elevator from the main floor.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Monterey?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Monterey was found on the route from Los Angeles, at $127 return. The most popular connection is from Phoenix to Monterey and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $208 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Monterey Regional Airport from central Monterey?

    The distance between Monterey Regional Airport and downtown Monterey is 3 miles.

  • What is the name of Monterey’s airport?

    Monterey is served by Monterey Regional Airport, also commonly referred to as Monterey Regional. The airport code is MRY.

  • How much is a flight to Monterey?

    On average, a flight to Monterey costs $300. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $40 and departed from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Monterey?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Monterey is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $387. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $520 on average.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Monterey is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Monterey?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Monterey is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $459 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Monterey is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $505.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Monterey

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Monterey? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Monterey for the following prices or less: From San Diego $132, from Los Angeles $229, from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl $313
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Monterey flight deals.
  • Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is a smaller airport, which provides less expensive connections to regional destinations, such as Los Angeles and San Francisco, but also to major domestic locations, such as Dallas, Seattle, and Las Vegas.
  • Public transportation from the Monterey Regional Airport to the city center is available just outside the terminal building. A number of taxi companies service the airport, with fares beginning at about $3 and charging per mile after that. The Monterey Salinas Transit (MST) bus is less expensive, with the #56 Salinas-Monterey line bringing passengers downtown for about $3.50.
  • Looking to relax after your flight? The Monterey Airport features a famous sit-down restaurant with views of the runway and beautiful Monterey Bay where passengers can enjoy a wide selection of food and beverage options. The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor of the main building just before security.
  • The Monterey Regional Airport is an excellent destination for travelers coming to the region for its famous wine and food festivals in the early spring and late summer. Special MST shuttle buses from the airport are provided during these local events.
  • A gift shop is located just past security in the departures area of the terminal building where passengers can find snacks, drinks, and local souvenirs from their California adventure.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Monterey

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Monterey. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Monterey. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
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Original flight was canceled, and the automatically booked second flight was immediately delayed. I arrived about 4 hours later than planned with only a $12 meal voucher that didn't fully cover a sandwich at airport prices.

2.0 MediocreAlvin, Jul 2025SEA - SJC
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Original flight was canceled, and the automatically booked second flight was immediately delayed. I arrived about 4 hours later than planned with only a $12 meal voucher that didn't fully cover a sandwich at airport prices.

It was very good and comfortable, Crew was also great

Good experience, although it was a little cramped being a tall person. Otherwise everything went smoothly and professionally though

Delay of more than 3 hours I didnt recieve neither a voucher for food Attention disaster

I'm a platinum member with American Airlines, however, my ticket did not display status and thus I did not board with an early group. I traveled with my two daughters and we were given a row of seats that did not recline. Not the treatment I would have expected for a platinum customer. The flight was also a bit late leaving Portland. Also on my flight to Portland we were not given premium seats. In fact, we were in the last row of the aircraft.

The seats in first class are very dated and quite uncomfortable. I don’t need lie-flat seats for a 6 hour flight, but more recline is really necessary.

One of the stewardess, Tre, went above and beyond to ensure my comfort!

Alaska app and website had numerous problems so couldn’t get boarding passes or check seats

Flight was very warm. It felt like there was no working AC.

Big delay of over 7 hours on next leg of trip with Alaska. Would have been nice to have food or something

Good except that I couldn’t change seat and made me wait untill I checked in

Traveling with my 90 year old mother, the boarding process was great, the gate crew was very helpful and friendly. One of the flight attendants was kind enough to assist her to and from the restroom mid-flight and cater to any requests she had. I wish I flew Hawaiian Airlines more often, it was a great trip!

We were delayed at the SD gate for close to an hour before we were allowed to depart for SJ. Reason given was inadequate ground crew to move the plane from the gate.

Thanks to the supervisor Jose my pregnant wife and our family will not miss a very important ultrasound tomorrow. What he did was simply heroic. He needs to be promoted and praised. Please tell him our family appreciates him so so much!

Your crew shortage delayed departure by an hour resulting in us missing an event we had scheduled for that afternoon outside of Fresno.

Tried using the check in email that Kayak sent out and it wouldn’t allow me to check in. It took me about 40 minutes on a chat with Alaska Airlines to get the proper link to get my boarding pass.

It was not a good experience. When I went to check-in one of Alaska's employees told me I had to check-in with Hawaiian Airlines, which was on the opposite side of the airport. I made my way over and when I got to Hawaiian Airlines they told me I was in the wrong place. The employee saw the look of defeat in my face and was able to get someone to check me in and text me my boarding pass. I had to make my way all the way back to the other side of the airport and barely made my flight. I think it would be very helpful for employees to be more informed with these Hawaiian flights that are operated by Alaska so they are not rerouting people to the wrong terminals. Also, clear signage in the check-in area.

Both flights were late 2+ hours with ZERO communication from the airlines or their staff. No offers for compensation. WiFi didn’t work for streaming and they said to only use browsing but that didn’t work either. Waste of $$. No drinks only boxed water or apple juice. No snack. One of the worst flight experiences I’ve ever had.

The ticket and bag check in was chaotic at SEATAC. No clear communication or signage for bag drop off.

Flight was canceled with no voucher of any kind and next available flight was two days later.

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

We were given vouchers we couldn’t use with a 5.5 hour delay

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

This was a horrible experience. For a first class experience, my chair was held together by 3M tape - and I have a photo. The crew weren’t very attentive, somewhat dismissive and forgot my drink and snack, the chair reclined about 3 inches on a 6-hour cross country flight. I was also not informed that there was no lounge available in Newark airport because of renovations, so all around this was one of the worst experiences and I would actively avoid both American and Alaska Air going forward.

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

Loved the staff, boarding and drink options! Wish the comfort of the seat could have been better nevertheless

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Tight! Seats are not designed for those of us who wear extra-large clothes.

The non-stop flight from Grand Rapids was excellent. I neither expected or needed a budget flight and Allegiant made the trip easy and for an affordable price, Arriving at the Mesa Airport (AZA) is a delight compared to the international airport. For our return flight, we were able to arrive 75 minutes before the flight, return the rental car, check our bag and make it to the gate in plenty of time. That would never happen at most airports.

Easiest flights I’ve ever taken. Plane was comfortable without overly crowded seating.

Terrible. Still have not received the refund from them. They sent it to some account that I don't even know. Spoke with costumer service and they are unable to help.

I didn’t like it at all. I miss my second flight because of the delay on Allegiant Air now I m stuck in MCO.

Good, but a bit late on take off after loading. Don't like charging for carry ons!

First time flying with them and will definitely fly again in the future. Crew was so nice and friendly, fought was seamless. They are simple planes, no entertainment, but it’s fine for a short flight or if you have personal devices Rates are competitive, and they did so well with keeping the flight on time after a tropical storm, where other airlines had delays and cancellations.

They boarded passengers that sat in the back of the plane first, making boarding very efficient.

I didn't even take this flight. My plans changed and I couldn't get ahold of customer service and the website kept breaking down during the attempt to change the flight. I wound up taking another airline entirely and eating the cost.

The worst flying experience ever 3 delays. No accommodations. Had to deboard the plane after being delayed.

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