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$99+ 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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MRY — SAN
May 8 — May 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Monterey Regional to San Diego are usually found in July or September, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Monterey to San Diego

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 April 8, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Tue 5/52:51 pm
MRY
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/910:25 pm
SAN
-
MRY
Nonstop1h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/3$157
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 5/26:02 am
MRY
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/510:25 pm
SAN
-
MRY
Nonstop1h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/5$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Sun 4/195:09 pm
MRY
-
SAN
1 stop24h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/222:12 pm
SAN
-
MRY
1 stop26h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$187
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/232:55 pm
MRY
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/3010:05 pm
SAN
-
MRY
Nonstop1h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/8$192
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/56:02 am
MRY
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/1110:25 pm
SAN
-
MRY
Nonstop1h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/8$197
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 6/56:00 am
MRY
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 6/912:50 pm
SAN
-
MRY
Nonstop1h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/3$207
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 5/131:58 pm
MRY
-
SAN
1 stop6h 05m
United Airlines
Sat 5/161:35 pm
SAN
-
MRY
1 stop4h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5$209
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sun 5/36:02 am
MRY
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/1010:25 pm
SAN
-
MRY
Nonstop1h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/3$213
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/76:02 am
MRY
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/1110:25 pm
SAN
-
MRY
Nonstop1h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/8$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 5/97:03 am
MRY
-
SAN
1 stop3h 06m
United Airlines
Sun 5/106:20 am
SAN
-
MRY
1 stop4h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/7$227

Find 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 April 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$157
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$99
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$262

Good round-trip deal

$340 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Monterey Regional-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Monterey Regional-San Diego flights.
From Monterey Regional to San Diego
One-way flight from Monterey Regional to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Monterey Regional to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Monterey Regional to San Diego.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Monterey to San Diego that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Sat 5/2

6:02 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 28m

San Diego

Wed 5/6

10:25 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$177
Quickest round-trip

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Sat 6/6

6:00 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 24m

San Diego

Tue 6/9

12:50 pm-2:18 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$177

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Wed 5/6

8:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop3h 54m

San Diego

Wed 5/13

6:26 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$197

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Fri 9/25

6:01 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 34m

San Diego

Sun 9/27

10:27 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$217

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Sat 6/6

3:30 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop5h 23m

San Diego

Tue 6/9

9:26 am-2:55 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$287

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Sat 5/16

6:00 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 24m

San Diego

Sat 5/16

5:17 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop24h 57m

$305

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Fri 5/1

6:02 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 28m

San Diego

Fri 5/8

6:34 pm-4:07 pm

1 stop21h 33m

$305

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Thu 5/7

7:03 am-10:09 am

1 stop3h 06m

San Diego

Mon 5/11

6:26 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$307

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Sun 6/7

7:05 am-10:08 am

1 stop3h 03m

San Diego

Wed 6/10

7:15 am-11:10 am

1 stop3h 55m

$309

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Wed 5/13

6:57 pm-9:15 am

1 stop14h 18m

San Diego

Sat 5/16

10:05 pm-11:31 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$315

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Compare providers for flights from Monterey to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Monterey to San Diego in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Monterey-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Monterey-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Monterey-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Monterey-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Monterey-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Monterey to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Monterey with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 April 3, 2026.

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Monterey to San Diego (average of $33). Flying from Monterey to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of $84). 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 April 8, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Monterey to San Diego as you normally would.

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 April 8, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Hawaiian Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Monterey to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 24m 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?

  • How long is the flight from Monterey to San Diego?

    A quick flight from Monterey to San Diego can take about 1h 28m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $177. Airlines will cover a distance of 375 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • 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 $137. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $137, and American Airlines, from $237. Hawaiian Airlines is 47% 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 $64. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and United 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: Horizon Air (96%), Alaska Airlines (90%), Japan Airlines( 89%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Monterey to San Diego is $128. On average you can expect to pay $537. The most popular route, (Monterey Regional - San Diego), can usually be booked for $197.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Monterey to San Diego (average of $33). Flying from Monterey to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of $84). 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 April 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$137Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$137Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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