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

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266 mi airlines 63/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 4m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NZ6908cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
7:00 AM
PDT
8:30 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4562cs
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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CM1981cs
CM Copa
738
7:03 AM
PDT
8:30 AM
PDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA274
UA United
738
7:03 AM
PDT
8:30 AM
PDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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UA2655
UA United
738
7:05 AM
PDT
8:30 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA4717+6
UA United
E75L
7:45 AM
PDT
9:22 AM
PDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AV2145cs
AV avianca
E7W
7:45 AM
PDT
9:22 AM
PDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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UA552
UA United
738
9:55 AM
PDT
11:20 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5523+1
UA United
E7W
1:58 PM
PDT
3:35 PM
PDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2147cs
AV avianca
E7W
6:36 PM
PDT
8:13 PM
PDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AC3860+2
AC Air Canada
E75L
6:40 PM
PDT
8:17 PM
PDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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UA5241+2
UA United
E75L
10:25 AM
PDT T8
11:43 AM
PDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4563cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
10:25 AM
PDT T8
11:46 AM
PDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AV2156+1
AV avianca
E75L
4:40 PM
PDT T8
5:58 PM
PDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AC4011+1
AC Air Canada
E75L
4:40 PM
PDT T8
5:58 PM
PDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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CM1975+1
CM Copa
E7W
4:40 PM
PDT T8
5:58 PM
PDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2644
UA United
738
4:55 PM
PDT T8
6:11 PM
PDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2128
UA United
738
7:22 PM
PDT T7
8:36 PM
PDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5691+3
UA United
E75L
7:40 PM
PDT T8
8:58 PM
PDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1974cs
CM Copa
E7W
8:59 PM
PDT T8
10:17 PM
PDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4443cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
8:59 PM
PDT T8
10:17 PM
PDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2112cs
AV avianca
E7W
8:59 PM
PDT T8
10:17 PM
PDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Monterey to Los Angeles
2 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 266 mi 1h 25m nonstop 39 1-stop hubs

MRY–LAX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Advanced Air lead the route. The flight covers 266 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MRY–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CM, NZ 27 738, E75L, E7W 1h25-1h37 Star Alliance AC, AV, CM, NZ
AN Advanced Air 0
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM, UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AC, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – AV, NZ, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (27 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: AN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MRY to LAX direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
74
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MRY to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
805
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.

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Monterey

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric MRY→LAX SJC→LAX SQL→LAX
Distance from MRY 54 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 25 1
Weekly flights 63 290 1
Flight time 1h 25m 0h 45m 1h 28m
Airports within 200 miles of MRY with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Monterey, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
266 mi / 429 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 37m.
Getting from LAX

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.

Los Angeles Climate

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

Key statistics for the Monterey to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance266 mi / 429 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights63 out / 74 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: MRY
IATA / ICAOMRY / KMRY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MRY to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 37m. The route covers 266 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Advanced Air and United Airlines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from MRY to LAX. The return direction has about 74 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRM, CLD, SBA, SMF, PSP, OAK, FAT, RNO, SLC, YYJ, GEG, YVR, TLC, YYC, DAL, AUS, STL, HOU, MSP, SAT, BNA, MDW, DTW, CLT, YYZ, IAD, PBI, PHL, BOS, YHZ, SFO, PHX, DEN, SAN, LAS, SEA, HND, DFW and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LAX to MRY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC, SQL and SFO. 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 MRY to LAX

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Advanced Air and United Airlines. With 63 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 25 minutes to 1 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 266 miles (429 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 74 return, totaling 137 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 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 Carlos (SQL) and San Francisco (SFO).