Monterey

$85+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MRY
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Irvine to Monterey Regional are usually found in December or January, booked 75 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 July 25, 2025.

Round-trip from

$233
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$85
(Mytrip)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$307
From Irvine to Monterey Regional
One-way flight from Irvine to Monterey Regional
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 25, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/66:00 amLAX - MRY
1 stop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/85:30 amMRY - LAX
1 stop3h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/23$233
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/213:46 pmLAX - MRY
2 stops7h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/254:05 pmMRY - LAX
1 stop7h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$244
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/138:32 amLAX - MRY
2 stops14h 54mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/196:00 amMRY - LAX
2 stops8h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/23$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/109:55 amLAX - MRY
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/136:09 amMRY - LAX
2 stops14h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$323

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Irvine

Fly to

Monterey

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-10:31 am

1 stop4h 31m

Monterey Regional

Mon 9/8

5:30 am-8:57 am

1 stop3h 27m

$233

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Thu 8/21

3:46 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops7h 43m

Monterey Regional

Mon 8/25

4:05 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$244

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Wed 8/13

8:32 am-11:26 pm

2 stops14h 54m

Monterey Regional

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-2:02 pm

2 stops8h 02m

$277

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Wed 9/10

9:55 am-6:39 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Monterey Regional

Sat 9/13

6:09 am-8:58 pm

2 stops14h 49m

$323

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Fri 8/15

9:22 am-4:17 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$85

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Wed 8/20

8:03 am-11:29 pm

2 stops15h 26m

$143

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Fri 8/29

9:00 pm-3:22 pm

1 stop18h 22m

$201

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Fri 8/29

4:22 pm-5:43 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$204

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Thu 7/31

2:09 pm-3:13 pm

2 stops25h 04m

$292

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Deals found on 7/24

Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Monterey

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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 July 18, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Irvine to Monterey is 75 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 $488). 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 July 25, 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 July 25, 2025.

The most flights from IR9 to MRY are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 July 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and American 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.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 11 inbound flights from Irvine per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have 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?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Irvine to Monterey one-way?

    $143 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $201 and $204, respectively.

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

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (96%), Air Canada (96%) or Avianca (96%) 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 $199. On average you can expect to pay $389. 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 $488). 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 2 airlines flying from Irvine to Monterey

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$21Average$70FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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