Monterey to San Diego (MRY–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS Alaska
E75L
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7:24 AM
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1h 24m
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AS3346
AS Alaska
E75
2:43 PM
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4:14 PM
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1h 31m
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AS Alaska
E75
12:30 PM
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AS Alaska
E75
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Monterey to San Diego
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 375 mi 1h 24m nonstop 19 1-stop hubs

MRY–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 375 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MRY Routes SAN Routes MRY Live Flights SAN Live Flights SAN Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MRY–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 14 E75, E75L 1h24-1h31 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MRY to SAN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MRY to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
VNY ~2h 39m SNA ~3h 5m TRM ~3h 9m SJC ~3h 23m OAK ~3h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
629
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MRY → SAN
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
SAN → MRY
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Monterey

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric MRY→SAN SJC→SAN SFO→SAN
Distance from MRY – 54 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 10
Weekly flights 14 178 223
Flight time 1h 24m 0h 57m 1h 18m
San Jose (SJC) to San Diego flights · San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego flights · Oakland (OAK) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of MRY with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Diego is 0 hours the same as Monterey.
MRY: PDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Monterey, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
375 mi / 604 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m to 1h 31m.
Facts

MRY–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Monterey to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance375 mi / 604 km
Flight time1h 24m to 1h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 13 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: MRY
Full nameMonterey Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOMRY / KMRY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MRY to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 1h 24m to 1h 31m. The route covers 375 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MRY to SAN. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, SNA, TRM, SJC, OAK, SLC, HOU, DAL, AUS, BNA, SAT, IAD, LAX, PHX, SFO, DEN, LAS, SEA and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAN to MRY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC, SFO and OAK. 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 SAN

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MRY to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MRY to SAN ranges from 1 hours 24 minutes to 1 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 375 miles (604 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC), San Francisco (SFO) and Oakland (OAK).