The average price of a 7-day trip to Monarch Beach is $2,594 for a solo traveler, $4,659 for a couple, and $8,734 for a family of 4. Monarch Beach hotels range from $106 to $539 per night with an average of $194, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to John Wayne-Orange County Airport (SNA) are between $738 and $1,159 per person for economy flights and $2,316 to $3,637 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $71 to $162 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Monarch Beach, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SNA and stay in a Monarch Beach hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Monarch Beach is usually early to mid September.
Average Monarch Beach Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Monarch Beach for a week is $1,638-$3,894($234-$556 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $71 to $162 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $445 to $1,020 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $156 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $238 to $290 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Monarch Beach for a week is $3,166-$6,326($452-$904 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $142 to $324 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $890 to $2,040 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $156 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $238 to $290 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Monarch Beach for a week is $5,160-$11,226($737-$1,604 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $284 to $648 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,780 to $4,080 for economy
Lodging: $232 to $312 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $381 to $435 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Monarch Beach
How cheap can you make a vacation to Monarch Beach? The cheapest trip to Monarch Beach is about $185 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $90.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Monarch Beach for a week is $1,293-$2,476($185-$354 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $445 to $1,020 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $106 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Monarch Beach for a week is $2,046-$4,112($292-$587 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $890 to $2,040 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $106 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Monarch Beach for a week is $4,092-$7,888($585-$1,127 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $352 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,780 to $4,080 for economy
Lodging: $180 to $212 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Monarch Beach cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Monarch Beach Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Monarch Beach.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Monarch Beach for a week is $3,481-$16,104($497-$2,301 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $142 to $292 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,113 to $2,060 for first class
Lodging: $229 to $539 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Monarch Beach for a week is $5,588-$20,208($798-$2,887 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $284 to $584 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,226 to $4,120 for first class
Lodging: $229 to $539 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Monarch Beach for a week is $11,176-$35,616($1,597-$5,088 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $568 to $1,168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,452 to $8,240 for first class
Lodging: $458 to $1,078 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Monarch Beach Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Monarch Beach is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Monarch Beach due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Monarch Beach Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Monarch Beach hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Monarch Beach.
Flight Costs to Monarch Beach
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,159 average in late July to a low of $738 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $716. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Monarch Beach our data includes 869 originating airports, and 129 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Monarch Beach from an airport like Asmara International (ASM) in Asmara (Eritrea) for an average $6,848 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC) in San Jose, CA (the United States) at an average of just $152.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Monarch Beach, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $421, so you can easily save about 57% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Monarch Beach can easily cost $660 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $44 per person. Private tours can cost $1321 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.