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$144+ Cheap flights from Orange County to Monterey (MRY)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — MRY
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Monterey

Cheapest flights from Orange County to Monterey
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Monterey. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/307:04 amSNA - MRY
1 stop3h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/12:30 pmMRY - SNA
1 stop3h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/247:04 amSNA - MRY
1 stop3h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/312:30 pmMRY - SNA
1 stop3h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/266:45 amSNA - MRY
1 stop14h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/299:52 pmMRY - SNA
1 stop12h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$323
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/277:04 amSNA - MRY
1 stop3h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/292:30 pmMRY - SNA
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$326
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/307:04 amSNA - MRY
1 stop3h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/22:30 pmMRY - SNA
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/197:04 amSNA - MRY
1 stop3h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/225:00 amMRY - SNA
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/267:04 amSNA - MRY
1 stop3h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/282:30 pmMRY - SNA
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/277:04 amSNA - MRY
1 stop3h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/302:30 pmMRY - SNA
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/267:04 amSNA - MRY
1 stop3h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/292:30 pmMRY - SNA
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/316:45 amSNA - MRY
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/12:30 pmMRY - SNA
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/277:04 amSNA - MRY
1 stop3h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/282:30 pmMRY - SNA
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$440
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/317:04 amSNA - MRY
1 stop3h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/45:05 amMRY - SNA
1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$560

Find flight deals from Orange County to Monterey

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Round-trip from

$144
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January

Average price

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Monterey that are best for you.

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Orange County

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Monterey

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaMonterey

SNA - MRY

SNAMRY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/9

6:45 am-8:55 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Monterey Regional

Mon 1/12

9:45 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$144

Santa AnaMonterey

SNA - MRY

SNAMRY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/26

6:45 am-3:27 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Monterey Regional

Sun 3/1

4:17 pm-8:13 am

1 stop15h 56m

$161

Santa AnaMonterey

SNA - MRY

SNAMRY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/30

7:04 am-10:29 am

1 stop3h 25m

Monterey Regional

Thu 1/1

2:30 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop3h 39m

$269

Santa AnaMonterey

SNA - MRY

SNAMRY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/10

12:33 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop28h 57m

Monterey Regional

Mon 1/12

6:07 pm-10:05 am

1 stop15h 58m

$274

Santa AnaMonterey

SNA - MRY

SNAMRY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/27

8:05 am-6:36 pm

1 stop10h 31m

Monterey Regional

Sun 3/1

7:13 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop27h 17m

$294

Santa AnaMonterey

SNA - MRY

SNAMRY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/16

3:41 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Monterey Regional

Sun 1/18

6:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$300

Santa AnaMonterey

SNA - MRY

SNAMRY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

3:41 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Monterey Regional

Sat 1/10

6:40 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$309

Santa AnaMonterey

SNA - MRY

SNAMRY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/7

6:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop3h 34m

Monterey Regional

Sun 2/8

6:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$309

Santa AnaMonterey

SNA - MRY

SNAMRY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/10

6:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop3h 34m

Monterey Regional

Sun 1/11

6:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$309

Long BeachMonterey

LGB - MRY

LGBMRY

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 2/12

8:00 am-11:43 pm

2 stops15h 43m

Monterey Regional

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-9:09 pm

2 stops15h 09m

$1,148

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Deals found on 12/16

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Best time to book a flight from Orange County to Monterey

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Monterey (average of $31). Flying from Orange County to Monterey in October is currently the most expensive (average of $106). 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 KFI to MRY?

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County 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 December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Orange County to Monterey in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 58% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Orange County to Monterey, such as United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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
9,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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 Orange County 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 Orange County?

    Most people fly into Monterey Regional (MRY) if they book a flight to Monterey from Orange County. Monterey Regional is conveniently located just 3.2 mi from Monterey’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Orange County to Monterey?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly from Orange County to Monterey in about 3h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 25h 32m. There are 301 mi between Orange County and Monterey. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Orange County to Monterey?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County 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 Orange County to Monterey?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Monterey (average of $31). Flying from Orange County to Monterey in October is currently the most expensive (average of $106). 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 Orange County to Monterey

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Orange County 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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