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$79+ Cheap flights from Monterey to San Diego (MRY - SAN)

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MRY — SAN
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Monterey Regional to San Diego are usually found in September or July, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Monterey to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Monterey (MRY) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$117
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$79
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$292

Good round-trip deal

$230 or less

Good one-way deal

$180 or less
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Cheapest flights from Monterey to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Monterey to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 9/206:49 pmMRY - SAN
Nonstop1h 28mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/139:59 pmSAN - MRY
Nonstop1h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/13$117
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 9/206:49 pmMRY - SAN
Nonstop1h 28mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/227:17 pmSAN - MRY
Nonstop1h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/13$120
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 9/226:00 amMRY - SAN
Nonstop1h 23mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/1312:30 pmSAN - MRY
Nonstop1h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/13$127
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/136:00 amMRY - SAN
Nonstop1h 23mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 9/177:17 pmSAN - MRY
Nonstop1h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/13$137
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:00 amMRY - SAN
Nonstop1h 21mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 12/2110:02 pmSAN - MRY
Nonstop1h 36mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/13$147
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 12/177:00 amMRY - SAN
1 stop3h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/216:15 amSAN - MRY
1 stop4h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$157
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Mon 9/85:30 amMRY - SAN
1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/105:56 pmSAN - MRY
1 stop3h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$159
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 9/126:49 pmMRY - SAN
Nonstop1h 28mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 9/134:43 pmSAN - MRY
Nonstop1h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/13$161
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/36:00 amMRY - SAN
Nonstop1h 23mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/59:59 pmSAN - MRY
Nonstop1h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/13$167
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/216:00 amMRY - SAN
Nonstop1h 24mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 11/239:59 pmSAN - MRY
Nonstop1h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/14$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/32:20 pmMRY - SAN
1 stop4h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/76:15 amSAN - MRY
1 stop4h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$182
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 9/126:00 amMRY - SAN
Nonstop1h 23mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/197:17 pmSAN - MRY
Nonstop1h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/13$187

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Monterey to San Diego 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Monterey to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Monterey

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Sat 9/20

6:49 pm-8:17 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

San Diego

Sat 12/13

9:59 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$117

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Tue 9/23

6:49 pm-8:17 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

San Diego

Sat 9/27

9:59 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$117

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Sat 9/20

6:49 pm-8:17 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

San Diego

Mon 9/22

7:17 pm-8:47 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$120

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Mon 9/22

6:00 am-7:23 am

Nonstop1h 23m

San Diego

Sat 12/13

12:30 pm-1:56 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$127

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Sat 9/13

6:00 am-7:23 am

Nonstop1h 23m

San Diego

Wed 9/17

7:17 pm-8:47 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$137

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Sat 9/13

6:49 pm-8:17 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

San Diego

Mon 9/15

7:17 pm-8:47 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$147

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Wed 12/17

6:00 am-7:21 am

Nonstop1h 21m

San Diego

Sun 12/21

10:02 pm-11:38 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$147

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Wed 12/17

7:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop3h 40m

San Diego

Sun 12/21

6:15 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 15m

$157

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Mon 10/6

4:07 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 28m

San Diego

Wed 10/8

12:40 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$159

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Mon 9/8

5:30 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 45m

San Diego

Wed 9/10

5:56 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop3h 52m

$159

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Best time to book a flight from Monterey to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Monterey to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Monterey to San Diego. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Monterey to San Diego, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Monterey to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Monterey to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 MRY to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Monterey to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Monterey to San Diego in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Monterey to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Monterey to San Diego. 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 August 14, 2025.

The most flights from MRY to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and American Airlines from Monterey to San Diego to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,656 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

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

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

    If you book a flight from Monterey to San Diego, you will be flying from Monterey Regional to San Diego. Flights to San Diego (SAN) from Monterey Regional (MRY) take 1h 21m for a nonstop flight. There are 6 flights from Monterey Regional to San Diego per day from 3 airlines.

  • How popular is this Monterey to San Diego flight route?

    The Monterey Regional to San Diego flight path was viewed by 12 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Monterey to San Diego round-trip from $116. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $135, and American Airlines, from $212. Alaska Airlines is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $79. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Monterey to San Diego for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from Monterey, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Japan Airlines (89%), SkyWest Airlines (80%), American Airlines( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Monterey to San Diego?

    The cheapest flight price from Monterey to San Diego is $123. On average you can expect to pay $298. The most popular route, (Monterey Regional - San Diego), can usually be booked for $117.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Monterey to San Diego?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Monterey to San Diego 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 Monterey to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Monterey to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Monterey to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 3 airlines flying from Monterey to San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Monterey to San Diego. 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$116Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$135Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$212Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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