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$485+ Cheap flights from Monterey (MRY) to San José (SJO)

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 1/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MRY — SJO
Jan 29 — Feb 51
Thu 1/29
Thu 2/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Monterey to San José

Best flights from Monterey to San José
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Monterey to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/196:09 amMRY - SJO
2 stops12h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/261:43 pmSJO - MRY
2 stops21h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/29$485
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 2/28:20 pmMRY - SJO
1 stop10h 12mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/69:40 amSJO - MRY
1 stop14h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$686
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 1/198:20 pmMRY - SJO
1 stop10h 12mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/269:40 amSJO - MRY
1 stop14h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$706
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 1/207:00 amMRY - SJO
2 stops11h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/266:30 amSJO - MRY
2 stops14h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$711
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 5/1512:02 pmMRY - SJO
1 stop18h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/188:45 amSJO - MRY
1 stop10h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$737
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 1/1312:35 pmMRY - SJO
2 stops22h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/208:45 amSJO - MRY
2 stops15h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$791

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$485
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$554
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Monterey to San José 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 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Monterey to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Monterey

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Mon 1/19

6:09 am-9:02 pm

2 stops12h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

1:43 pm-9:12 am

2 stops21h 29m

$485

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Mon 2/2

8:20 pm-8:32 am

1 stop10h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

9:40 am-9:59 pm

1 stop14h 19m

$686

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Mon 1/19

8:20 pm-8:32 am

1 stop10h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

9:40 am-9:59 pm

1 stop14h 19m

$706

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Tue 1/20

7:00 am-8:39 pm

2 stops11h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

6:30 am-7:19 pm

2 stops14h 49m

$711

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Fri 5/15

12:02 pm-7:15 am

1 stop18h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/18

8:45 am-6:08 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$737

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Tue 1/13

12:35 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops22h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/20

8:45 am-9:59 pm

2 stops15h 14m

$791

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/29

Compare providers for flights from Monterey to San José

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 José in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Monterey-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Monterey-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Monterey-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 José 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 José

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Monterey to San José (average of $219). Flying from Monterey to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $408). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated December 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Monterey to San José to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,073 reviews

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,073 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,073 reviews

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Monterey to San José in about 10h 12m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 41m. Monterey and San José are separated by a distance of 2979 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Monterey to San José is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $458 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Monterey to San José for 30% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Monterey to San José (average of $219). Flying from Monterey to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $408). 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 Monterey to San José

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Monterey to San José. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$458Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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