Cheap flights from San Diego to San Francisco from $106

The month of December is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Monterey from San Diego, with most prices found around $182. If you’re not able to fly to Monterey in December, then April is your next best option. Flight prices from San Diego to Monterey during April average around $237.

The cheapest day to depart from San Diego to Monterey is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Monterey on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $267. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from San Diego to Monterey for around $352.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Monterey is at noon. momondo users have found flights departing from San Diego to Monterey at noon for as low as $262. 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 afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $391.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Monterey from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Monterey for around $289 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Monterey from San Diego for as low as $190 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on San Diego to Monterey flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Monterey flight.

As of September 2026, prices for San Diego to Monterey flights are approximately 129% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Monterey Regional

Southwest, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Monterey from San Diego according to our data. Southwest is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Monterey. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Monterey on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of September 2026, there are 5 flights per day flying from San Diego to Monterey. The most common time of day flights depart is 12:00PM, with 60% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of September 2026, there are 35 flights per week flying from San Diego to Monterey. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.