Monterey to Los Angeles (MRY–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MRY–LAX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, avianca and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 266 miles in approximately 1h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 26 | E7W | 1h30-1h37 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AV avianca | 21 | E75L, E7W | 1h30-1h31 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AC Air Canada | 12 | E75L, E7W | 1h30-1h31 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | 738, E7W | 1h27-1h37 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AN Advanced Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Monterey
| Metric | MRY→LAX | SJC→LAX | SFO→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MRY | – | 54 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 11 | 25 |
| Weekly flights | 66 | 221 | 660 |
| Flight time | 1h 27m | 0h 46m | 0h 48m |
Travel Essentials
MRY: PDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Monterey, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
MRY–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MRY to LAX
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Advanced Air, avianca, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MRY to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MRY to LAX ranges from 1 hours 27 minutes to 1 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 266 miles (429 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 123 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TRM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC), San Francisco (SFO) and Oakland (OAK).