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$86+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Monterey (MRY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MRY
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Irvine to Monterey Regional are usually found in December or March, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Monterey

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Monterey flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$215
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$86
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$304
From Irvine to Monterey Regional
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Monterey
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Monterey. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/254:15 pmLAX - MRY
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/276:11 pmMRY - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$215
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/86:50 pmLAX - MRY
1 stop3h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/106:11 pmMRY - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/286:00 amLAX - MRY
1 stop4h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/16:00 amMRY - LAX
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$223
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/86:50 pmLAX - MRY
1 stop3h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/97:50 amMRY - LAX
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$227
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/98:35 pmLAX - MRY
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/128:01 amMRY - LAX
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$235
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/258:15 amLAX - MRY
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/286:00 amMRY - LAX
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$238
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/168:35 pmLAX - MRY
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/266:00 amMRY - LAX
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/33:32 pmLAX - MRY
1 stop5h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/69:19 pmMRY - LAX
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$243
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/188:20 pmLAX - MRY
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/236:00 amMRY - LAX
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/168:35 pmLAX - MRY
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/252:19 pmMRY - LAX
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$249

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine to Monterey that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Monterey that are best for you.

Fly from

Irvine

Fly to

Monterey

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Fri 10/31

8:20 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

Monterey Regional

Sun 11/2

5:00 am-6:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$239

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Thu 10/23

8:35 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Monterey Regional

Sat 10/25

8:01 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$239

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Thu 12/4

8:19 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

Monterey Regional

Sun 12/7

6:12 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$239

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Thu 10/16

8:35 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Monterey Regional

Sun 10/26

6:00 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$239

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Thu 11/13

8:20 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

Monterey Regional

Sat 11/15

10:25 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$239

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

8:24 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 21m

Monterey Regional

Wed 10/22

8:01 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$239

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Mon 9/29

8:24 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 21m

Monterey Regional

Sat 10/4

10:30 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$249

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Thu 10/16

8:35 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Monterey Regional

Thu 10/23

6:15 am-10:35 am

1 stop4h 20m

$249

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Thu 9/25

8:14 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$86

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Fri 9/26

3:32 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$123

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Monterey

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Monterey from Irvine with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Irvine to Monterey

How far ahead should I book a flight from Irvine to Monterey?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Monterey. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Irvine to Monterey is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Monterey (average of $376). Flying from Irvine to Monterey in June is currently the most expensive (average of $486). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IR9 to MRY?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine to Monterey. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

When flying from Irvine 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.

Weekly flight availability from Irvine to Monterey

Explore weekly flight availability from Irvine to Monterey. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

The most flights from IR9 to MRY are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Monterey

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Monterey. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Monterey. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Irvine to Monterey by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Irvine to Monterey. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Monterey Regional (MRY) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Irvine to Monterey. You should not have trouble finding flights to Monterey Regional from Irvine; the airport handles an average of 15 inbound flights from Irvine per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Monterey airport from Irvine. It is only a 3.2 mi journey from Monterey Regional (MRY) to Monterey’s city center.

  • How popular is this Irvine to Monterey flight route?

    The Irvine to Monterey Regional flight path was viewed by 8 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Irvine to Monterey?

    Departing from Irvine to Monterey will take you 1h 17m. The distance between Irvine and Monterey is about 266 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Irvine to Monterey?

    Consider Air Canada (93%), Avianca (92%) or Air New Zealand (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Irvine to Monterey.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Monterey?

    The cheapest flight price from Irvine to Monterey is $153. On average you can expect to pay $323. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Monterey Regional), can usually be booked for $179.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Irvine to Monterey?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine 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 Irvine to Monterey?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Monterey (average of $376). Flying from Irvine to Monterey in June is currently the most expensive (average of $486). 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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Top airline flying from Irvine to Monterey

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Irvine to Monterey. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$181Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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