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$94+ 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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MRY
May 13 — May 201
Wed 5/13
Wed 5/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Irvine to Monterey Regional are usually found in December or November, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Friday

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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 April 13, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Thu 5/76:30 am
LAX
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MRY
1 stop9h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/105:09 pm
MRY
-
LAX
1 stop22h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Thu 4/308:30 am
LAX
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MRY
1 stop7h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/35:09 pm
MRY
-
LAX
1 stop24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/226:30 am
LAX
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MRY
1 stop13h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/2510:06 pm
MRY
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LAX
1 stop24h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$201

Find flight deals from Irvine to Monterey

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Monterey flight deals. Data was last updated April 13, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$164
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$94
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$311
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Sun 4/26

7:15 am-11:27 am

1 stop4h 12m

Monterey Regional

Sun 5/3

6:00 am-7:27 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$264

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Sat 5/30

8:05 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop3h 42m

Monterey Regional

Mon 6/1

7:05 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$269

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Thu 4/23

7:40 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Monterey Regional

Sun 4/26

8:05 am-11:48 am

1 stop3h 43m

$299

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Wed 7/8

7:30 am-11:10 am

1 stop3h 40m

Monterey Regional

Sat 7/11

7:05 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$319

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Fri 5/22

7:22 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Monterey Regional

Sun 5/24

8:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$319
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Sun 5/24

7:22 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Monterey Regional

Mon 5/25

7:05 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$327

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

1:20 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Monterey Regional

Mon 5/4

7:03 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$334

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Sat 4/25

4:40 pm-5:58 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Monterey Regional

Fri 5/1

7:03 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$339

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Sat 5/16

4:55 pm-6:11 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

Monterey Regional

Tue 5/19

8:00 am-1:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$339

Los AngelesMonterey

LAX - MRY

LAXMRY

Los Angeles

Sat 4/25

3:40 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Monterey Regional

Wed 4/29

7:45 am-9:22 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$349

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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 April 10, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Irvine to Monterey is 53 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Monterey (average of $32). Flying from Irvine to Monterey in February is currently the most expensive (average of $62). 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 April 13, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Irvine to Monterey is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 61% on airfare.

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 April 13, 2026.

The most flights from IR9 to MRY are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Irvine to Monterey?

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 April 13, 2026.
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
9,579 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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
9,579 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,579 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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 12 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 4h 12m. The distance between Irvine and Monterey is about 266 mi.

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

    Consider Lufthansa (94%), Air Canada (94%) or Air New Zealand (94%) 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 $143. On average you can expect to pay $306. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Monterey Regional), can usually be booked for $169.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Monterey (average of $32). Flying from Irvine to Monterey in February is currently the most expensive (average of $62). 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 April 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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