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$141+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Monterey (MRY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MRY
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Monterey

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Monterey (MRY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$141
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$494
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Monterey
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Monterey. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/133:45 pmORD - MRY
2 stops24h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/172:48 pmMRY - ORD
1 stop13h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/154:56 pmORD - MRY
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/227:10 pmMRY - ORD
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$323
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/13:50 pmORD - MRY
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/312:15 pmMRY - ORD
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$333
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/147:45 amORD - MRY
1 stop13h 22mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/176:00 amMRY - ORD
2 stops32h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$385

Find flights from Chicago to Monterey within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Monterey that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Chicago

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Monterey

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/13

3:45 pm-1:58 pm

2 stops24h 13m

Monterey Regional

Mon 3/17

2:48 pm-6:42 am

1 stop13h 54m

$239

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/15

4:56 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Monterey Regional

Sat 3/22

7:10 pm-5:08 am

1 stop7h 58m

$323

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/1

3:50 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Monterey Regional

Thu 4/3

12:15 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$333

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/14

7:45 am-7:07 pm

1 stop13h 22m

Monterey Regional

Mon 3/17

6:00 am-4:58 pm

2 stops32h 58m

$385

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

2:58 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$141

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/11

7:00 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops21h 17m

$161

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/11

7:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$162

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/14

4:56 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$172

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Deals found on 2/20

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Monterey flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Monterey flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Monterey flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Monterey flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Monterey flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Monterey

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Monterey

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Monterey including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Monterey?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Monterey (average of $376). Flying from Chicago to Monterey in June is currently the most expensive (average of $512). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to MRY?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Monterey. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Monterey is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

Rainfall in Monterey by month

Plan your trip to Monterey by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Monterey ranges from 0.0 - 3.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Monterey when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Monterey by month

Plan your trip to Monterey by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Monterey, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 60.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Monterey

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Monterey. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Monterey. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Monterey. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Monterey from Chicago?

    Monterey Regional (MRY), located 3.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Monterey. 2 airlines have flights to Monterey Regional from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Monterey Regional should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Monterey round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Monterey, with prices starting at $323. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $344 and $416, respectively. American Airlines is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Monterey one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $161. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Monterey for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Monterey that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Monterey flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Monterey?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Monterey.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Monterey?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Monterey by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Monterey?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Monterey (average of $376). Flying from Chicago to Monterey in June is currently the most expensive (average of $512). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Monterey

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Monterey. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$382Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$401Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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