Monterey

$141+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MRY
Jan 28 — Feb 41
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Monterey

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Monterey
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Monterey. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/308:00 amSTL - MRY
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/34:24 pmMRY - STL
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$479
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/3012:44 pmORD - MRY
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/612:52 pmMRY - ORD
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$569
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Wed 12/312:45 pmSTL - MRY
1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/212:35 pmMRY - STL
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$586
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/315:16 amSTL - MRY
2 stops9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/24:24 pmMRY - STL
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$777
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sun 12/283:47 pmORD - MRY
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/312:30 pmMRY - ORD
1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$864
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Tue 12/302:12 pmORD - MRY
2 stops11h 35mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/63:02 pmMRY - ORD
2 stops12h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/28$918

Find flight deals from Illinois to Monterey

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Monterey flight deals. Data was last updated December 29, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$283
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$141
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$449
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From Illinois to Monterey Regional
One-way flight from Illinois to Monterey Regional
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

9:00 am-2:37 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Monterey Regional

Tue 2/10

6:00 am-11:37 pm

1 stop15h 37m

$283

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

5:16 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Monterey Regional

Wed 1/28

7:00 am-5:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$283

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

1:25 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Monterey Regional

Wed 1/28

9:52 am-9:07 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$283

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

3:44 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Monterey Regional

Sat 2/14

6:00 am-2:58 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$283

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

3:44 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Monterey Regional

Sat 1/24

3:14 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$283

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

3:52 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Monterey Regional

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-2:41 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$283

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

9:00 am-2:37 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Monterey Regional

Tue 2/10

3:14 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$283

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

3:44 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Monterey Regional

Tue 1/27

3:14 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$283

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

8:20 am-2:06 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Monterey Regional

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-2:58 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$292

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

3:07 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop10h 36m

Monterey Regional

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-2:58 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$292

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Monterey (average of $80). Flying from Illinois to Monterey in November is currently the most expensive (average of $207). 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    For a flight from Illinois to Monterey, you will be flying into Monterey Regional. Monterey Regional (MRY) is just 3.2 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Monterey?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Monterey in 6h 43m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1839 mi between Illinois and Monterey. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Monterey?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Monterey (average of $80). Flying from Illinois to Monterey in November is currently the most expensive (average of $207). 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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Alternative routes for Illinois to Monterey

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Top 2 airlines flying from Illinois to Monterey

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 December 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$352Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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