Los Angeles to Monterey (LAX–MRY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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266 mi airlines 57/wk
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AC4563
AC Air Canada
E7W
10:25 AM
PDT T8
11:46 AM
PDT
1h 21m
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UA5241
UA United
E7W
10:25 AM
PDT T8
11:46 AM
PDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA5613
UA United
E75L
4:40 PM
PDT T8
6:01 PM
PDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AC4011
AC Air Canada
E7W
4:40 PM
PDT T8
6:01 PM
PDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AV2156
AV avianca
E7W
4:40 PM
PDT T8
6:01 PM
PDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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CM1975
CM Copa
E75L
4:40 PM
PDT T8
6:01 PM
PDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA5416
UA United
E7W
6:53 PM
PDT T7
8:14 PM
PDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AV2112
AV avianca
E75L
8:09 PM
PDT T7
9:30 PM
PDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA5691
UA United
E7W
8:59 PM
PDT T7
10:17 PM
PDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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UA5253
UA United
E7W
8:59 PM
PDT T7
10:20 PM
PDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA4717
UA United
E7W
7:00 AM
PDT
8:30 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AC4562
AC Air Canada
E75L
7:00 AM
PDT
8:30 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AV2147
AV avianca
E75L
7:00 AM
PDT
8:30 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CM1981
CM Copa
738
7:03 AM
PDT
8:30 AM
PDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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CM1980
CM Copa
E7W
7:45 AM
PDT
9:22 AM
PDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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UA5523
UA United
E7W
1:58 PM
PDT
3:35 PM
PDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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UA5235
UA United
E7W
2:01 PM
PDT
3:32 PM
PDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AV2145
AV avianca
E75L
2:01 PM
PDT
3:32 PM
PDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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UA5695
UA United
E7W
6:40 PM
PDT
8:17 PM
PDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AV2109
AV avianca
E7W
6:45 PM
PDT
8:16 PM
PDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AC3860
AC Air Canada
E7W
6:45 PM
PDT
8:16 PM
PDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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Los Angeles to Monterey
4 carriers, 57 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 266 mi 1h 18m nonstop 23 1-stop hubs

LAX–MRY is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Air Canada and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 266 miles in approximately 1h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–MRY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 22 E75L, E7W 1h18-1h21 60% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 14 E7W 1h21 60% Star Alliance
AV avianca 14 E75L, E7W 1h21 60% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 7 E75L 1h21 60% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AV, CM, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – AC, AV, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + AV + CM + UA (57 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to MRY direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
67
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to MRY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
760
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → MRY
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
MRY → LAX
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Monterey from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Monterey Regional Airport.
Metric LAX→MRY HHR→MRY SNA→MRY
Distance from LAX 4 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 4
Weekly flights 57 1
Flight time 1h 18m 0h 58m 0h 48m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Monterey Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Monterey is 0 hours the same as Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · MRY: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Monterey.
Distance & Flight Time
266 mi / 429 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m to 1h 21m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–MRY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Monterey route.
Route details
Distance266 mi / 429 km
Flight time1h 18m to 1h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights57 out / 67 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: MRY
IATA / ICAOMRY / KMRY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to MRY flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport take approximately 1h 18m to 1h 21m. The route covers 266 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, avianca, Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from LAX to MRY. The return direction has about 67 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FAT, SJC, PSP, OAK, RNO, ABQ, SLC, BFI, AUS, DAL, HOU, MEM, STL, MDW, IAD, BWI, SAN, PHX, SFO, DEN, LAS, SEA and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MRY to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HHR, SNA and SAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LAX to MRY

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, avianca, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LAX to MRY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to MRY ranges from 1 hours 18 minutes to 1 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 266 miles (429 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 124 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hawthorne (HHR), Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).