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Route on-time record

SAN to MRY: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

San Diego (San Diego International Airport) to Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport). 556 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 78% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 3346 at 12:20 PM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

SAN → MRY

San Diego to Monterey: 556 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

78%

Cancelled

3.1%

avg delay 10 min

Best time to leave

3 to 6 PM

85% on time vs 73% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

75% chance on time

Check SAN to MRY fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $267 (Alaska 3005 on 2026-10-23). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · SkyWest 3346 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    12:20 PM → 1:57 PM1h 36m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-12.

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    0.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (295 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside SAN's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 52% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 295 flights

    Find 12:20 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · SkyWest 3005 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    10:12 PM → 11:48 PM1h 36m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-11.

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    74%
    Cancelled
    5.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 74% of the time (239 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.9% of the time (15 of 254).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (After 9 PM: 73% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 85%).
    • Departs outside SAN's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 239 flights

    Find 10:12 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)75%

    556 flights · 78% on time as flown · 3.1% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Noon to 3 PM78%

    188 flights · avg delay 12 min

  • 3 to 6 PM85%

    114 flights · avg delay 7 min

  • After 9 PM73%

    235 flights · avg delay 11 min

Best day: Saturday (84%). Worst: Sunday (67%).

Smarter routing

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  • SAN → SJC 78% chance on time

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On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
75
F
77
M
76
A
76
M
83
J
72
J
68
A
78
S
76
O
74
N
75
D
63

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft60%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume25%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)14%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

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SAN to MRY questions

What time of day is best to fly SAN to MRY?
3 to 6 PM: 85% of flights arrived on time, against 73% for departures after 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from SAN to MRY?
SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 75% chance of operating and arriving on time over 556 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on SAN to MRY?
December (63% on time); the best was May (83%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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