Cheap Flights from San Diego to Monterey
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Monterey
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Monterey vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 5,000 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 San Diego to Monterey for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
SAN - MRY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-01
SAN - MRY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-02
SAN - MRY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-05
SAN - MRY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-08
SAN - MRY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-09
SAN - MRY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
San Diego to Monterey flight facts
Distance
375 mi
604 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Monterey is in the same time zone as San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Monterey
MRY · Monterey Peninsula
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Diego - San Jose · San Jose is 54 mi from Monterey
Flights San Diego - San Francisco · San Francisco is 77 mi from Monterey
Flights San Diego - Oakland · Oakland is 81 mi from Monterey
Flights Los Angeles - Monterey · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - San Luis Obispo · San Luis Obispo is 115 mi from Monterey
Flights San Diego - Fresno · Fresno is 118 mi from Monterey
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Monterey
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
SAN - MRY
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SAN - MRY
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
SAN - MRY
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
SAN - MRY
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-20
SAN - MRY
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
SAN - MRY
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego 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 San Diego to Monterey.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Monterey.
San Diego and Monterey are about 375 miles (604 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 375-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Monterey is in the same time zone as San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). 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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