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$105+ Cheap flights from Monterey to Santa Ana, CA (MRY - SNA)

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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MRY — SNA
Jun 1 — Jun 81
Mon 6/1
Mon 6/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Monterey to Santa Ana

Cheapest flights from Monterey to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Monterey to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 2, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/82:24 pm
MRY
-
SNA
1 stop22h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/104:38 pm
SNA
-
MRY
1 stop4h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$232
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/308:00 am
MRY
-
SNA
1 stop3h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 6/67:00 am
SNA
-
MRY
1 stop4h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 7/222:24 pm
MRY
-
SNA
1 stop22h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/267:54 pm
SNA
-
MRY
1 stop25h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/68:00 am
MRY
-
SNA
1 stop5h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 8/86:20 pm
SNA
-
MRY
1 stop3h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30$321
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 5/98:00 am
MRY
-
SNA
1 stop4h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 5/108:00 am
SNA
-
MRY
1 stop3h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 5/218:00 am
MRY
-
SNA
1 stop4h 06m
United Airlines
Sun 5/241:08 pm
SNA
-
MRY
1 stop8h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$360
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/28:00 am
MRY
-
SNA
1 stop4h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 5/92:38 pm
SNA
-
MRY
1 stop3h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/138:00 am
MRY
-
SNA
1 stop6h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 5/176:39 pm
SNA
-
MRY
1 stop3h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/212:05 pm
MRY
-
SNA
1 stop3h 37m
United Airlines
Sun 5/38:00 am
SNA
-
MRY
1 stop3h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sat 5/233:30 pm
MRY
-
SNA
1 stop5h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 5/266:20 pm
SNA
-
MRY
1 stop5h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$380

Find flight deals from Monterey to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Monterey (MRY) to Santa Ana (SNA). 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 May 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$232
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$105
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$149
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From Monterey Regional to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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One-way flight from Monterey Regional to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Monterey to Santa Ana 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 May 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Monterey to Santa Ana that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MontereySanta Ana

MRY - SNA

MRYSNA

Monterey Regional

Thu 5/21

8:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop4h 06m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/24

1:08 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$360

MontereySanta Ana

MRY - SNA

MRYSNA

Monterey Regional

Sat 5/16

8:00 am-2:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/18

4:24 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$429

MontereySanta Ana

MRY - SNA

MRYSNA

Monterey Regional

Mon 10/5

3:31 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/10

3:05 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop3h 15m

$429

MontereySanta Ana

MRY - SNA

MRYSNA

Monterey Regional

Fri 5/22

8:00 am-12:08 pm

1 stop4h 08m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/26

6:20 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$460

MontereySanta Ana

MRY - SNA

MRYSNA

Monterey Regional

Fri 5/22

8:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/22

6:20 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$537

MontereySanta Ana

MRY - SNA

MRYSNA

Monterey Regional

Tue 6/2

2:55 pm-10:08 am

2 stops19h 13m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/4

8:58 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop21h 16m

$543

MontereySanta Ana

MRY - SNA

MRYSNA

Monterey Regional

Thu 5/21

8:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop4h 06m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/26

6:20 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$547

MontereySanta Ana

MRY - SNA

MRYSNA

Monterey Regional

Mon 6/1

3:30 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/4

1:08 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$559

MontereySanta Ana

MRY - SNA

MRYSNA

Monterey Regional

Wed 5/27

8:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop4h 06m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/28

7:49 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop3h 58m

$559
Quickest round-trip

MontereySanta Ana

MRY - SNA

MRYSNA

Monterey Regional

Sat 5/16

12:05 pm-3:42 pm

1 stop3h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/20

6:39 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop3h 44m

$563

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Deals found on 4/27

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Compare providers for flights from Monterey to Santa Ana

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 Santa Ana in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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-Santa Ana, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Monterey-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Monterey-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Monterey-Santa Ana, California 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-Santa Ana, California 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 Santa Ana

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Monterey to Santa Ana

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Monterey to Santa Ana, California?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Monterey to Santa Ana, California (average of $149). Flying from Monterey to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,053). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Monterey to Santa Ana, California?

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana. Reviews last updated May 2, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Monterey to Santa Ana to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,679 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,679 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,679 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Monterey to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana, California?

    A quick flight from Monterey to Santa Ana, California can take about 4h 06m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $360. The distance from Monterey to Santa Ana, California is about 301 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Monterey to Santa Ana, California round-trip?

    Currently priced at $233, United Airlines will fly you from Monterey to Santa Ana, California and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. United Airlines is priced at 55% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Monterey to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Monterey to Santa Ana?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Monterey to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Monterey to Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Monterey to Santa Ana, California (average of $149). Flying from Monterey to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,053). 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 Santa Ana

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Monterey to Santa Ana. 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 May 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$233Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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