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$81+ Cheap flights from Monterey to San Francisco (MRY - SFO)

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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MRY — SFO
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Fri 8/21
Fri 8/28
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Monterey to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 22, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mon 10/54:41 pm
MRY
-
SFO
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/229:00 pm
SFO
-
MRY
1 stop17h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mon 10/264:31 pm
MRY
-
SFO
1 stop17h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/1211:42 am
SFO
-
MRY
1 stop26h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$175
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 8/812:00 pm
MRY
-
SFO
Nonstop0h 56m
United Airlines
Sun 8/910:40 pm
SFO
-
MRY
Nonstop1h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/18$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/252:28 pm
MRY
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 02m
United Airlines
Fri 9/118:52 pm
SFO
-
MRY
Nonstop1h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/512:00 pm
MRY
-
SFO
Nonstop0h 56m
United Airlines
Sun 8/910:40 pm
SFO
-
MRY
Nonstop1h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 8/63:30 pm
MRY
-
SFO
Nonstop0h 58m
United Airlines
Mon 8/1010:05 am
SFO
-
MRY
Nonstop1h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/13:30 pm
MRY
-
SFO
Nonstop0h 58m
United Airlines
Sun 8/210:40 pm
SFO
-
MRY
Nonstop1h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 10/211:59 am
MRY
-
SFO
Nonstop0h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 10/65:13 pm
SFO
-
MRY
Nonstop1h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$309
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:00 am
MRY
-
SFO
1 stop9h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/2511:38 am
SFO
-
MRY
1 stop26h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/20$313

Find flight deals from Monterey to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Monterey (MRY) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 July 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$172
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$81
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$467

Good round-trip deal

$424 or less

Good one-way deal

$279 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Monterey to San Francisco 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 July 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Monterey to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MontereySan Francisco

MRY - SFO

MRYSFO

Monterey Regional

Sat 8/8

12:00 pm-12:56 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

San Francisco

Sun 8/9

10:40 pm-11:47 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$239
Quickest round-trip

MontereySan Francisco

MRY - SFO

MRYSFO

Monterey Regional

Fri 8/14

6:45 pm-7:38 pm

Nonstop0h 53m

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

9:10 am-10:15 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$239

MontereySan Francisco

MRY - SFO

MRYSFO

Monterey Regional

Wed 9/30

11:59 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 10/23

8:52 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$239

MontereySan Francisco

MRY - SFO

MRYSFO

Monterey Regional

Mon 10/5

4:41 pm-10:46 am

1 stop18h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 10/22

12:31 pm-2:51 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$247

MontereySan Francisco

MRY - SFO

MRYSFO

Monterey Regional

Wed 8/5

12:00 pm-12:56 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

San Francisco

Sun 8/9

10:40 pm-11:47 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$269

MontereySan Francisco

MRY - SFO

MRYSFO

Monterey Regional

Fri 10/2

11:59 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

5:13 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$309
Cheapest one-way

MontereySan Francisco

MRY - SFO

MRYSFO

Monterey Regional

Mon 8/10

10:04 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops23h 28m

$126

MontereySan Francisco

MRY - SFO

MRYSFO

Monterey Regional

Mon 8/24

2:43 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$187

MontereySan Francisco

MRY - SFO

MRYSFO

Monterey Regional

Wed 9/23

2:43 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$207

MontereySan Francisco

MRY - SFO

MRYSFO

Monterey Regional

Thu 8/13

8:36 am-9:30 am

Nonstop0h 54m

$234

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Monterey-San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MRY to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Monterey to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 22, 2026.

When flying from Monterey to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Monterey to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Monterey to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on July 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Monterey to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated July 22, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Monterey to San Francisco, such as United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,020 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,020 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,020 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Monterey to San Francisco. 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 Francisco?

    To fly from Monterey to San Francisco, you need to book a flight from Monterey Regional (MRY) to San Francisco (SFO). Nonstop flights to San Francisco from Monterey Regional take 0h 53m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 8 outbound flights from Monterey Regional to San Francisco offered by 1 airline.

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

    The Monterey Regional to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 2 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 Monterey to San Francisco?

    For as low as $239, United Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Monterey in 56m. Monterey and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 77 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Monterey to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($179), offers the cheapest pricing from Monterey to San Francisco. United Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Monterey, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Canada (39%), Lufthansa (37%), Air New Zealand( 35%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $173. While the most popular route (Monterey Regional - San Francisco) can be booked for $239 on average, our data indicates $435 when flying from Monterey to San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Monterey to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Monterey to San Francisco

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Monterey to San Francisco. 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 July 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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