How long is the flight from Iowa to Monterey?

For as low as $314, United Airlines can have you in Monterey from Iowa in 6h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1542 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Monterey ranges from 0.0 - 3.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Monterey when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Monterey, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 60.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Monterey?

While some choose either Cedar Rapids - Monterey Regional or Omaha Eppley Airfield - Monterey Regional, Des Moines - Monterey Regional is the most popular route from Iowa to Monterey.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IA to MRY?

When flying from Iowa to Monterey, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Monterey from Iowa?

Monterey Regional (MRY) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Iowa to Monterey. It is only a 3.2 mi journey from Monterey Regional (MRY) to Monterey’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Monterey that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Monterey flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Monterey?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Monterey.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Monterey?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Monterey by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Monterey
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Monterey. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 27, 2025.

Fri 12/263:10 pmCID - MRY

1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/112:35 pmMRY - CID

1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$484

Fri 12/261:30 pmCID - MRY

2 stops11h 54mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/19:59 amMRY - CID

2 stops11h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$494

Best flights from Iowa to Monterey
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Iowa to Monterey that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 27, 2025.

Sat 1/314:33 pmCID - MRY

1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/75:00 amMRY - CID

1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$309

Fri 3/66:20 pmDSM - MRY

1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines

Thu 3/127:21 pmMRY - DSM

2 stops12h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$314

Sun 3/83:11 pmOMA - MRY

2 stops34h 32mAlaska Airlines

Fri 3/137:13 pmMRY - OMA

1 stop17h 02mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$438

Tue 5/129:09 amDSM - MRY

2 stops11h 02mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/195:05 amMRY - DSM

1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$314

Thu 3/56:20 pmDSM - MRY

1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines

Thu 3/127:21 pmMRY - DSM

2 stops12h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$314

Tue 3/312:24 pmDSM - MRY

1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines

Sat 4/47:21 pmMRY - DSM

2 stops13h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$314

Tue 5/1211:35 amDSM - MRY

2 stops8h 36mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/167:00 amMRY - DSM

2 stops11h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$319

Fri 1/92:31 pmCID - MRY

1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/116:09 amMRY - CID

1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$359

Fri 1/98:50 amCID - MRY

1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/115:00 amMRY - CID

1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$359

Sat 1/1712:14 pmOMA - MRY

2 stops13h 12mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/213:14 pmMRY - OMA

2 stops20h 57mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$499

Thu 1/294:33 pmCID - MRY

1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/65:00 amMRY - CID

1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$399

Fri 1/163:07 pmOMA - MRY

2 stops34h 19mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/206:00 amMRY - OMA

2 stops30h 11mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$510

Tue 2/34:33 pmCID - MRY

1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/105:00 amMRY - CID

1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$399

Thu 1/294:33 pmCID - MRY

1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/55:00 amMRY - CID

1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$399

Sun 2/14:33 pmCID - MRY

1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/75:00 amMRY - CID

1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$399

Tue 1/208:50 amCID - MRY

1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/245:00 amMRY - CID

1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$399

Mon 2/24:33 pmCID - MRY

1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/98:20 pmMRY - CID

2 stops12h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$404

Sat 1/314:33 pmCID - MRY

1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/68:20 pmMRY - CID

2 stops12h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$404

Tue 1/2010:47 amMLI - MRY

2 stops13h 12mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/246:40 amMRY - MLI

2 stops11h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$409

Sat 1/175:21 pmOMA - MRY

1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/216:30 amMRY - OMA

1 stop13h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$503

Last-minute flights from Iowa to Monterey
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Fri 1/98:50 amCID - MRY

1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/115:00 amMRY - CID

1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$359

Fri 1/910:05 amCID - MRY

2 stops11h 00mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/116:09 amMRY - CID

1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$364

Tue 1/205:09 pmDSM - MRY

1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/245:00 amMRY - DSM

1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$399

Wed 1/284:33 pmCID - MRY

1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/105:00 amMRY - CID

1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$399

Wed 1/285:09 pmDSM - MRY

1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/98:20 pmMRY - DSM

2 stops12h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$404

Wed 1/284:33 pmCID - MRY

1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/57:00 amMRY - CID

2 stops12h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$404

Fri 1/3012:34 pmCID - MRY

1 stop10h 21mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/69:45 pmMRY - CID

2 stops56h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$347

Fri 1/308:30 amDSM - MRY

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/69:45 pmMRY - DSM

2 stops39h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$371

Sat 1/315:09 pmDSM - MRY

1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/75:00 amMRY - DSM

1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$309

Sat 1/314:33 pmCID - MRY

1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/75:00 amMRY - CID

1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$309

Sat 1/317:10 amDSM - MRY

2 stops13h 55mAmerican Airlines

Sat 2/76:09 amMRY - DSM

2 stops8h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$319

Sat 1/3110:08 amCID - MRY

2 stops10h 57mAmerican Airlines

Sat 2/76:09 amMRY - CID

2 stops10h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$319

One-way flights from Iowa to Monterey
Search for one-way flight options from Iowa to Monterey. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 27, 2025.

Sun 1/254:30 pmDSM - MRY

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$160

Sun 3/153:11 pmOMA - MRY

1 stop29h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$216

Fri 3/66:20 pmDSM - MRY

1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$241

Sun 1/258:00 amDSM - MRY

3 stops15h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$296

Sat 2/284:40 pmCID - MRY

1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$336

Sat 1/35:53 pmOMA - MRY

1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$430

Sat 1/36:48 pmOMA - MRY

3 stops52h 14mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/26

$478

Fri 3/68:00 amDSM - MRY

3 stops36h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$483

Sun 3/155:25 pmOMA - MRY

3 stops20h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$549

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Return

Price

Cedar RapidsMonterey

CID - MRY

CIDMRY

Cedar Rapids

Sat 1/31

4:33 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Monterey Regional

Sat 2/7

5:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$309

Des MoinesMonterey

DSM - MRY

DSMMRY

Des Moines

Fri 3/6

6:20 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Monterey Regional

Thu 3/12

7:21 pm-9:33 am

2 stops12h 12m

$314

Des MoinesMonterey

DSM - MRY

DSMMRY

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

9:09 am-6:11 pm

2 stops11h 02m

Monterey Regional

Tue 5/19

5:05 am-1:00 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$314

Des MoinesMonterey

DSM - MRY

DSMMRY

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

6:20 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Monterey Regional

Thu 3/12

7:21 pm-9:33 am

2 stops12h 12m

$314

Des MoinesMonterey

DSM - MRY

DSMMRY

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

2:24 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Monterey Regional

Sat 4/4

7:21 pm-10:34 am

2 stops13h 13m

$314

Des MoinesMonterey

DSM - MRY

DSMMRY

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

11:35 am-6:11 pm

2 stops8h 36m

Monterey Regional

Sat 5/16

7:00 am-8:32 pm

2 stops11h 32m

$319

Cedar RapidsMonterey

CID - MRY

CIDMRY

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/9

2:31 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Monterey Regional

Sun 1/11

6:09 am-1:56 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$359

Cedar RapidsMonterey

CID - MRY

CIDMRY

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/9

8:50 am-1:19 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Monterey Regional

Sun 1/11

5:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$359

Cedar RapidsMonterey

CID - MRY

CIDMRY

Cedar Rapids

Thu 1/29

4:33 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Monterey Regional

Fri 2/6

5:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$399

Cedar RapidsMonterey

CID - MRY

CIDMRY

Cedar Rapids

Tue 2/3

4:33 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Monterey Regional

Tue 2/10

5:00 am-1:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$399

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Monterey?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Monterey (average of $144). Flying from Iowa to Monterey in September is currently the most expensive (average of $287). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Monterey from Iowa?
Monterey Regional (MRY) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Iowa to Monterey. It is only a 3.2 mi journey from Monterey Regional (MRY) to Monterey’s city center.
How long is the flight from Iowa to Monterey?
For as low as $314, United Airlines can have you in Monterey from Iowa in 6h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1542 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Monterey?
While some choose either Cedar Rapids - Monterey Regional or Omaha Eppley Airfield - Monterey Regional, Des Moines - Monterey Regional is the most popular route from Iowa to Monterey.
Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Monterey that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Monterey flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Monterey?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Monterey.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Monterey?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Monterey by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Monterey?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Monterey (average of $144). Flying from Iowa to Monterey in September is currently the most expensive (average of $287). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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