MRY → SANUnited States → United States

Cheap flights from Monterey to San Diego

375 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Monterey to San Diego at a glance

375 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~34 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Monterey (MRY) to San Diego (SAN) cover 375 miles (603 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

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Flying from Monterey to San Diego covers 375 miles (603 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 5th most competitive of 6 routes from Monterey. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

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MRY (0 mi)SAN (375 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 375 miles. Direct carriers include AS.

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Airlines on this route

1 airlines fly Monterey → San Diego. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
ASDirect
Baggage on Monterey → San Diego: on this route, AS typically includes a carry-on, while some carriers charge for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Monterey to San Diego — quick answers

How far is Monterey from San Diego by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Monterey (MRY) to San Diego (SAN) is 375 miles (603 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Monterey to San Diego?

The average nonstop flight time from MRY to SAN is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Monterey to San Diego?

1 airlines serve this route nonstop: AS. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Monterey → San Diego

Route type
short-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~34 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in San Diego — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
1 airline fly direct — rank 5 of 6 routes from Monterey
Airline network
AS: 2 destinations from MRY
Alternative destination airports
TIJ (Tijuana, 19 mi); SNA (Santa Ana, 76 mi); PSP (Palm Springs, 85 mi)
Nearby destinations
Tijuana, Mexico (19 mi); Santa Ana, United States (76 mi); Palm Springs, United States (85 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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