Best places to fly from Monterey for Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day is the first summer weekend and busy by car more than by air: beaches and national parks fill from the road, cities are easy to reach and often cheaper than a normal weekend. Fares peak Thursday and Friday; Saturday departures are the quiet ones.
Nonstop from Monterey: Los Angeles (United, Delta · 1h 23m), San Francisco (United · 0h 53m), Phoenix (American · 1h 56m), Las Vegas (Allegiant), Denver (United) and Seattle (Alaska). No nonstop seen to Cancun, Orlando, Honolulu and New York on the dates searched recently.
Axel's pick: Los Angeles, nonstop on United and Delta and the lowest fare saved for these dates, $226.
Where to fly from Monterey for Memorial Day weekend: fares for Memorial Day weekend 2027 (May 28 to 31) to Cancun, Las Vegas, Orlando, Honolulu, San Jose Cabo and Puerto Vallarta and more, with the nonstops first. Pick a destination to see every date, or search your own dates in one tap.
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Saved round trips for Memorial Day weekend 2027 (May 28 – May 31, 2027).
Cheapest right now: Los Angeles $226 · San Francisco $293 · Phoenix $387
Flights for your trip
Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.
| Exact travel dates | Airline | Flights | Total price | Price issued (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 · one way | United Airlines | UA2127 + UA1278 | $350.00 | 2026-10-29T01:30:36Z |
| 2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 | United Airlines | UA2127 + UA1278 / UA1159 + UA6012 | $715.00 | 2026-10-29T01:30:36Z |
| 2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 | United Airlines | UA2127 + UA1278 / UA1159 + UA6012 | $715.00 | 2026-10-29T01:30:36Z |
| 2026-11-20 · one way | United Airlines | UA5603 + UA1145 | $350.00 | 2026-10-29T01:30:36Z |
| 2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 | United Airlines | UA5603 + UA1145 / UA1159 + UA6012 | $715.00 | 2026-10-29T01:30:36Z |
| 2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 | United Airlines | UA5603 + UA1145 / UA1159 + UA6012 | $715.00 | 2026-10-29T01:30:36Z |
2026-11-20 · one way · $350.00
- United Airlines UA2127 / UA1278: MRY 2026-11-20 08:00:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 20:23:00; 1 stop(s) via LAX; 563 minutes. Local airport times.
- UA2127: MRY 2026-11-20 08:00:00 → LAX 2026-11-20 09:26:00; layover at LAX: 197 minutes.
- UA1278: LAX 2026-11-20 12:43:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 20:23:00.
2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 · $715.00
- United Airlines UA2127 / UA1278: MRY 2026-11-20 08:00:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 20:23:00; 1 stop(s) via LAX; 563 minutes. Local airport times.
- UA2127: MRY 2026-11-20 08:00:00 → LAX 2026-11-20 09:26:00; layover at LAX: 197 minutes.
- UA1278: LAX 2026-11-20 12:43:00 → CUN 2026-11-20 20:23:00.
- United Airlines UA1159 / UA6012: CUN 2026-11-23 16:10:00 → MRY 2026-11-23 23:44:00; 1 stop(s) via SFO; 634 minutes. Local airport times.
- UA1159: CUN 2026-11-23 16:10:00 → SFO 2026-11-23 19:17:00; layover at SFO: 213 minutes.
- UA6012: SFO 2026-11-23 22:50:00 → MRY 2026-11-23 23:44:00.
2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 · $715.00
- United Airlines UA2127 / UA1278: MRY 2026-11-27 08:00:00 → CUN 2026-11-27 20:23:00; 1 stop(s) via LAX; 563 minutes. Local airport times.
- UA2127: MRY 2026-11-27 08:00:00 → LAX 2026-11-27 09:26:00; layover at LAX: 197 minutes.
- UA1278: LAX 2026-11-27 12:43:00 → CUN 2026-11-27 20:23:00.
- United Airlines UA1159 / UA6012: CUN 2026-12-04 16:10:00 → MRY 2026-12-04 23:44:00; 1 stop(s) via SFO; 634 minutes. Local airport times.
- UA1159: CUN 2026-12-04 16:10:00 → SFO 2026-12-04 19:17:00; layover at SFO: 213 minutes.
- UA6012: SFO 2026-12-04 22:50:00 → MRY 2026-12-04 23:44:00.
2026-11-20 · one way · $350.00
- United Airlines UA5603 / UA1145: MRY 2026-11-20 18:55:00 → CUN 2026-11-21 07:13:00; 1 stop(s) via SFO; 558 minutes. Local airport times.
- UA5603: MRY 2026-11-20 18:55:00 → SFO 2026-11-20 19:53:00; layover at SFO: 187 minutes.
- UA1145: SFO 2026-11-20 23:00:00 → CUN 2026-11-21 07:13:00.
2026-11-27 → 2026-12-04 · $715.00
- United Airlines UA5603 / UA1145: MRY 2026-11-27 18:55:00 → CUN 2026-11-28 07:13:00; 1 stop(s) via SFO; 558 minutes. Local airport times.
- UA5603: MRY 2026-11-27 18:55:00 → SFO 2026-11-27 19:53:00; layover at SFO: 187 minutes.
- UA1145: SFO 2026-11-27 23:00:00 → CUN 2026-11-28 07:13:00.
- United Airlines UA1159 / UA6012: CUN 2026-12-04 16:10:00 → MRY 2026-12-04 23:44:00; 1 stop(s) via SFO; 634 minutes. Local airport times.
- UA1159: CUN 2026-12-04 16:10:00 → SFO 2026-12-04 19:17:00; layover at SFO: 213 minutes.
- UA6012: SFO 2026-12-04 22:50:00 → MRY 2026-12-04 23:44:00.
2026-11-20 → 2026-11-23 · $715.00
- United Airlines UA5603 / UA1145: MRY 2026-11-20 18:55:00 → CUN 2026-11-21 07:13:00; 1 stop(s) via SFO; 558 minutes. Local airport times.
- UA5603: MRY 2026-11-20 18:55:00 → SFO 2026-11-20 19:53:00; layover at SFO: 187 minutes.
- UA1145: SFO 2026-11-20 23:00:00 → CUN 2026-11-21 07:13:00.
- United Airlines UA1159 / UA6012: CUN 2026-11-23 16:10:00 → MRY 2026-11-23 23:44:00; 1 stop(s) via SFO; 634 minutes. Local airport times.
- UA1159: CUN 2026-11-23 16:10:00 → SFO 2026-11-23 19:17:00; layover at SFO: 213 minutes.
- UA6012: SFO 2026-11-23 22:50:00 → MRY 2026-11-23 23:44:00.
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| Destination | Why go | Flights | Axel | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LAX) | Los Angeles' beaches, Hollywood and museums | Nonstop · United, Delta · 1h 23m | $226 (airline $239) | May 28–31, 2027 | Check prices |
| San Francisco (SFO) | San Francisco's Golden Gate, cable cars and wine country nearby | Nonstop · United · 0h 53m | $293 (airline $309) | May 28–31, 2027 | Check prices |
| Phoenix (PHX) | Phoenix and Scottsdale's resorts, golf and desert hiking | Nonstop · American · 1h 56m | $387 (airline $407) | May 28–31, 2027 | Check prices |
| Cancun (CUN) | Cancún's hotel zone, the Riviera Maya and Mayan ruins nearby | No nonstop seen | No matching fare saved | May 28 – May 31, 2027 (suggested) | Search these dates |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | Las Vegas' Strip, shows and day trips to the canyons | Nonstop · Allegiant | No matching fare saved | May 28 – May 31, 2027 (suggested) | Search these dates |
| Orlando (MCO) | Orlando's theme parks | No nonstop seen | No matching fare saved | May 28 – May 31, 2027 (suggested) | Search these dates |
| Oahu / Honolulu (HNL) | Waikiki, Diamond Head and Pearl Harbor on Oahu | No nonstop seen | No matching fare saved | May 28 – May 31, 2027 (suggested) | Search these dates |
| New York (JFK) | New York's museums, Broadway and neighborhoods | No nonstop seen | No matching fare saved | May 28 – May 31, 2027 (suggested) | Search these dates |
| Denver (DEN) | Denver's breweries and the Rockies within an hour | Nonstop · United | No matching fare saved | May 28 – May 31, 2027 (suggested) | Search these dates |
| Seattle (SEA) | Seattle's Pike Place Market, waterfront and the mountains | Nonstop · Alaska | No matching fare saved | May 28 – May 31, 2027 (suggested) | Search these dates |
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Facts checked October 27, 2026. Sources: OPM: federal holidays 2026 and 2027
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