Cheap flights from California to San Francisco from $39

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Monterey from California, with most prices found around $78. If you’re not able to fly to Monterey in May, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from California to Monterey during March average around $88.

The cheapest day to depart from California to Monterey is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for Monterey on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $301. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from California to Monterey for around $440.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Monterey is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from California to Monterey in the evening for as low as $287. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $362.

Fly from San Diego to Monterey Regional for the best California - Monterey Regional flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Monterey from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Monterey for around $345 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Monterey from California for as low as $179 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Monterey flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Monterey Regional

United Airlines, Southwest and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Monterey from California according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Monterey. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Monterey on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of May 2026, there are 10 flights per day flying from California to Monterey. The most common time of day flights depart is 4:00PM, with 47% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of May 2026, 76 flights take off from California and land in Monterey each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Tue, with 29% of weekly flights taking off on this day.