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$175+ Cheap flights from Monterey (MRY) to Chicago (CHI)

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 7/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MRY — CHI
Jul 27 — Aug 31
Mon 7/27
Mon 8/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Monterey to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Monterey to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Wed 8/1212:40 pm
MRY
-
ORD
1 stop8h 50m
American Airlines
Sun 8/165:00 am
ORD
-
MRY
1 stop9h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/25$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Wed 8/1912:40 pm
MRY
-
ORD
1 stop8h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 8/2512:11 pm
ORD
-
MRY
2 stops8h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/26$354
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2410:00 pm
MRY
-
ORD
1 stop29h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/277:15 am
ORD
-
MRY
1 stop15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$360
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Sat 7/252:05 pm
MRY
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 34m
United Airlines
Sat 8/110:00 am
ORD
-
MRY
Nonstop4h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/26$372
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Thu 9/173:36 pm
MRY
-
ORD
1 stop7h 23m
United Airlines
Sat 9/193:56 pm
ORD
-
MRY
1 stop7h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/22$381
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Sat 7/183:05 pm
MRY
-
ORD
1 stop20h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 7/255:59 pm
ORD
-
MRY
1 stop7h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/23$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Tue 7/77:25 pm
MRY
-
ORD
1 stop9h 25m
American Airlines
Sat 7/185:00 am
ORD
-
MRY
1 stop9h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/22$384
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Sat 11/73:31 pm
MRY
-
ORD
1 stop6h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 11/142:07 pm
ORD
-
MRY
2 stops10h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/23$388
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/286:03 am
MRY
-
ORD
2 stops15h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 10/316:00 am
ORD
-
MRY
2 stops18h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/22$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 7/71:54 pm
MRY
-
ORD
1 stop7h 22m
United Airlines
Sat 7/1810:00 am
ORD
-
MRY
Nonstop4h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/22$406

Find flight deals from Monterey to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Monterey (MRY) to Chicago (CHI). 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 June 27, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$175
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$364

Good round-trip deal

$364 or less
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One-way flight from Monterey Regional to Chicago (CHI)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($127 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Monterey to Chicago 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 June 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Monterey to Chicago that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MontereyChicago

MRY - ORD

MRYORD

Monterey Regional

Tue 11/10

3:31 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/14

7:25 am-2:54 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$349
Quickest round-trip

MontereyChicago

MRY - ORD

MRYORD

Monterey Regional

Sat 7/25

2:05 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/1

10:00 am-12:49 pm

Nonstop4h 49m

$372

MontereyChicago

MRY - ORD

MRYORD

Monterey Regional

Thu 9/17

3:36 pm-12:59 am

1 stop7h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/19

3:56 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$381

MontereyChicago

MRY - ORD

MRYORD

Monterey Regional

Thu 8/6

3:05 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/14

6:20 am-2:28 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$383

MontereyChicago

MRY - ORD

MRYORD

Monterey Regional

Sat 11/7

6:00 am-11:57 pm

2 stops15h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/14

2:25 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$388

MontereyChicago

MRY - ORD

MRYORD

Monterey Regional

Wed 8/12

3:05 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/16

8:20 pm-2:28 pm

2 stops20h 08m

$418

MontereyChicago

MRY - ORD

MRYORD

Monterey Regional

Tue 7/7

1:54 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/11

6:00 am-11:42 am

1 stop7h 42m

$419

MontereyChicago

MRY - ORD

MRYORD

Monterey Regional

Mon 8/31

6:01 am-7:21 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

6:01 am-11:59 pm

1 stop19h 58m

$441

MontereyChicago

MRY - ORD

MRYORD

Monterey Regional

Wed 9/2

6:01 am-7:21 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

6:01 am-11:59 pm

1 stop19h 58m

$441
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

MontereyChicago

MRY - ORD

MRYORD

Monterey Regional

Tue 7/21

3:05 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$175

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Best time to book a flight from Monterey to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Monterey to Chicago

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Monterey to Chicago (average of $179). Flying from Monterey to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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 MRY to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Monterey to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 27, 2026.

When flying from Monterey to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated June 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Monterey to Chicago, such as Alaska Airlines,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,583 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,583 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,583 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,583 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,779 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,583 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Monterey to Chicago. 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 from for flights from Monterey to Chicago?

    Most people fly from Monterey Regional (MRY) if they book a flight from Monterey to Chicago. On average, Monterey Regional has 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 2 airlines. Monterey Regional is conveniently located just 3.2 mi from Monterey’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Monterey to Chicago?

    Departing from Monterey to Chicago will take you 4h 34m. The distance from Monterey to Chicago is about 1839 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Monterey to Chicago is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $268 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $276. American Airlines is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Monterey to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $339. While the most popular route (Monterey Regional - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $329 on average, our data indicates $409 when flying from Monterey to Chicago.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Monterey to Chicago 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 Monterey to Chicago?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Monterey to Chicago (average of $179). Flying from Monterey to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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 Monterey to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Monterey to Chicago. 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 June 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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