Cheap flights from San Diego to Monterey (SAN - MRY) from $99

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SAN — MRY
sep. 26 — oct. 31

The best prices from San Diego to Monterey Regional are usually found in January or April, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

How to find the cheapest flight from San Diego (SAN) to Monterey (MRY)

All the information you need to plan the best SAN to MRY flight in 2023: compare San Diego to Monterey flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Monterey.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$221

Round-trip from

$258
High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 24% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in September 2023
From San Diego to Monterey Regional

SAN - SFO

Price

$258 - $437

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

SFO

Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Monterey?

Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 117%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Monterey?

To save up to 71% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 60 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Diego to Monterey from $234 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $335 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Monterey?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Monterey from San Diego. Users have commonly found prices around $208 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $119. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in April.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Monterey (SAN - MRY)?

When flying from San Diego to Monterey, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 9% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from San Diego to Monterey

Consider these cheap American Airlines flights we've found departing from San Diego to Monterey. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.

Cheap United Airlines flights from San Diego to Monterey

To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've found from San Diego to Monterey. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.

Cheap San Diego to Monterey flights in September & October 2023

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San Diego to Monterey 2023 flight deals

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Non-stop flights to Monterey from San Diego

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One-way flights to Monterey from San Diego

The cheapest one-way flights from San Diego to Monterey
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San Diego

sáb. 12/2

1 stop5h 56m

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lun. 12/4

1 stop5h 34m

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San Diego

vie. 2/9

1 stop6h 48m

Monterey Regional

dom. 2/11

1 stop5h 18m

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San Diego

mar. 11/28

1 stop4h 21m

Monterey Regional

lun. 12/4

1 stop4h 18m

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San Diego

sáb. 12/2

2 stops11h 24m

Monterey Regional

lun. 12/4

1 stop4h 18m

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San Diego

mié. 10/11

1 stop4h 36m

Monterey Regional

sáb. 10/14

1 stop6h 14m

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SANMRY

San Diego

vie. 11/10

1 stop8h 46m

Monterey Regional

vie. 11/17

1 stop4h 13m

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SANMRY

San Diego

jue. 11/9

1 stop5h 51m

Monterey Regional

dom. 11/12

1 stop4h 18m

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SANMRY

San Diego

vie. 10/20

1 stop8h 13m

Monterey Regional

vie. 10/27

2 stops16h 32m

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SANMRY

San Diego

mié. 10/4

Nonstop1h 28m

Monterey Regional

vie. 10/6

Nonstop1h 26m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Monterey

See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines from San Diego to Monterey have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Diego to Monterey flights.

What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Monterey?

To fly from San Diego to Monterey, you need to book a flight from San Diego (SAN) to Monterey Regional (MRY). Nonstop flights to Monterey Regional from San Diego take 1h 26m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from San Diego to Monterey Regional offered by 3 different airlines.

Can I find flights from San Diego to Monterey for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Monterey for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $217, but on average you can expect to pay $287.

Are there nonstop flights from San Diego to Monterey for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 2 direct flights from San Diego to Monterey under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Diego to Monterey is less than $318.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Monterey round-trip?

According to our current data, American Airlines ($217), and United Airlines ($247) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Monterey. American Airlines is priced at 16% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Monterey one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Monterey are Alaska Airlines ($99), American Airlines ($109), and United Airlines ($163).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Monterey?

What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Monterey?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Diego to Monterey on time: SkyWest Airlines (90%), Alaska Airlines (90%), Japan Airlines (80%).

What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Monterey?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $97. While the most popular route (San Diego - Monterey Regional) can be booked for $178 on average our data indicates $183 when flying from San Diego to Monterey.

What does SAN to MRY mean?

SAN and MRY are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SAN to MRY refers to a flight route from San Diego Airport to Monterey Regional Airport.

Alternative routes for San Diego to Monterey

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Monterey

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Diego to Monterey choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$99Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest$150Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$182Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hourly flight availability from San Diego to Monterey

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Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Monterey

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from San Diego to Monterey
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