Cheap Flights from Houston to Monterey
Cheap Flights from Houston to Monterey
Looking for cheap flights from Houston to Monterey? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Houston to Monterey vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,000–19,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Houston to Monterey for specific travel dates.
2026-11-11
IAH - MRY
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-21
IAH - MRY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $30.6
2026-11-11
IAH - MRY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $125
2026-11-11
IAH - MRY
Economy | 1 Stop
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-21
IAH - MRY
Economy | 1 Stop
From 17,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-21
IAH - MRY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 19,000 Pts + $14.6
Houston to Monterey flight facts
Distance
1,591 mi
2,561 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−2h
Monterey is 2 hours behind Houston.
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Airports in Monterey
MRY · Monterey Peninsula
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Houston - San Jose · San Jose is 54 mi from Monterey
Flights Houston - San Francisco · San Francisco is 77 mi from Monterey
Flights Houston - Oakland · Oakland is 81 mi from Monterey
Flights Houston - Fresno · Fresno is 118 mi from Monterey
Flights Houston - Sacramento · Sacramento is 146 mi from Monterey
Flights Tyler - Monterey · Tyler is 164 mi from Houston
Premium cabin flights from Houston to Monterey
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
IAH - MRY
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 42,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-21
IAH - MRY
Business | 1 Stop
From 38,200 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-21
IAH - MRY
First | 1 Stop
From 46,000 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Houston to Monterey depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Houston to Monterey.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Houston to Monterey.
Houston and Monterey are about 1,591 miles (2,561 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,591-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Monterey is 2 hours behind Houston.
Departures from Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH). Arrivals in Monterey: Monterey Peninsula (MRY).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Monterey, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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