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$69+ 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 10/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MRY — SAN
May 27 — Jun 31
Tue 5/27
Tue 6/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Monterey Regional to San Diego are usually found in February or April, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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 May 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$152
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$69
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$242

Good round-trip deal

$177 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 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 May 22, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/116:00 amMRY - SAN
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/169:59 pmSAN - MRY
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/21$152
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/93:59 pmMRY - SAN
1 stop7h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/125:50 pmSAN - MRY
1 stop21h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/21$154
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/244:12 pmMRY - SAN
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/279:50 amSAN - MRY
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/21$159
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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.
Mon 6/232:15 pmMRY - SAN
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/275:50 pmSAN - MRY
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/21$183
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/205:49 pmMRY - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 6/239:59 pmSAN - MRY
Nonstop1h 27mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 5/20$202

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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 May 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Monterey to San Diego that are best for you.

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Monterey

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Wed 6/11

6:00 am-7:27 am

Nonstop1h 27m

San Diego

Mon 6/16

9:59 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$152

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Mon 6/9

3:59 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 57m

San Diego

Thu 6/12

5:50 pm-3:14 pm

1 stop21h 24m

$154

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Tue 6/24

4:12 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 36m

San Diego

Fri 6/27

9:50 am-3:39 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$159

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Mon 6/23

2:15 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop6h 01m

San Diego

Fri 6/27

5:50 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$183

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Thu 10/23

6:00 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$69

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Mon 6/16

5:30 am-8:40 am

1 stop3h 10m

$79

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Wed 6/11

4:12 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$80

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Mon 6/16

4:04 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$82

MontereySan Diego

MRY - SAN

MRYSAN

Monterey Regional

Mon 6/23

6:00 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$84

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Deals found on 5/21

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice 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 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 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

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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 May 16, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Monterey to San Diego, you should look to book at least 49 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 May 22, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Monterey to San Diego in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Monterey to San Diego. Price data was last updated on May 18, 2025.

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

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 May 22, 2025.

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

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 May 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines from Monterey to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,450 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,745 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

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 21m for a nonstop flight. There are 7 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 8 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 $152. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $159, and United Airlines, from $183. Alaska Airlines is 34% 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 $69. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American 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 (89%), Alaska Airlines( 89%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Monterey to San Diego is $68. On average you can expect to pay $226. The most popular route, (Monterey Regional - San Diego), can usually be booked for $137.

  • 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 May 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$108Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$114Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$212Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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