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Route · SAN → MRY · 2020–2025 BTS data

San Diego to Monterey

The SAN–MRY corridor (San Diego, CA → Monterey, CA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 2 carriers across roughly 375 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.2%
On-time
+0.2 pts
vs US avg
56 min
Delay when late
2,085
Flights

Cancelled

1.8%

Best Month

May 2025 87%

Worst Month

Dec 2024 47%

Distance

375 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 35 13 4 0 OO
Nov 2025 59 13 2 0 OO
Oct 2025 62 13 2 1 OO
Sep 2025 60 9 1 0 OO
Aug 2025 62 10 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 61 18 3 0 OO
Jun 2025 60 16 1 0 OO
May 2025 62 8 1 1 OO
Apr 2025 60 20 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 62 18 4 2 OO
Feb 2025 56 18 1 1 OO
Jan 2025 62 19 1 0 OO
Dec 2024 53 28 2 2 OO
Nov 2024 59 22 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 55 21 1 0 OO
Sep 2024 60 22 1 1 OO
Aug 2024 62 15 0 1 OO
Jul 2024 61 26 0 1 OO
Jun 2024 60 15 0 0 OO
May 2024 62 14 0 0 OO
Apr 2024 45 8 0 0 OO
Dec 2023 31 0 0 0 OO
Nov 2023 40 4 0 0 OO
Oct 2023 31 3 0 0 OO

Cancellation Rate

1.8%

24 of 1,320 flights

Diversion Rate

0.8%

10 of 1,320 flights

What the Data Says About SAN to MRY

2,085 tracked flights put the SAN to MRY pairing (San Diego to Monterey) at a 79.2% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 56.2 minutes on average. Across the 375-mile route and its 2 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.8% cancelled and 0.8% diverted (1,320 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2025 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Dec 2024 came in at just 47% - a 40-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SAN to MRY?
Flights from San Diego to Monterey have a 79.2% on-time rate based on 2,085 flights. The average delay is 56.2 minutes. The best recent month was May 2025 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SAN to MRY?
Over the last 24 months, 1.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (24 of 1,320 flights) and 0.8% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SAN to MRY?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Monterey (MRY) is approximately 375 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SAN to MRY?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2025 (87% on-time). The worst was Dec 2024 (47% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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