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$135+ 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MRY
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Monterey

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Monterey flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$244
(Hawaiian Airlines)

One-way from

$135
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$297
From Illinois to Monterey Regional
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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 July 31, 2025.

This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/73:50 pmORD - MRY
1 stop9h 01mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 10/112:53 pmMRY - ORD
1 stop7h 06mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/31$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/302:30 pmORD - MRY
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/612:30 pmMRY - ORD
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$267
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Wed 9/310:00 amORD - MRY
2 stops15h 29mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/66:00 amMRY - ORD
2 stops16h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/196:20 amMLI - MRY
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/2312:19 pmMRY - MLI
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/247:16 amSTL - MRY
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/3012:30 pmMRY - STL
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$319
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 9/126:00 amORD - MRY
1 stop17h 04mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/199:54 pmMRY - ORD
2 stops19h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/245:49 pmSTL - MRY
1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/3010:30 amMRY - STL
2 stops10h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$324
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 9/246:00 amSTL - MRY
2 stops14h 12mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/306:00 amMRY - STL
2 stops30h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/284:10 pmORD - MRY
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/67:45 amMRY - ORD
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$359

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Monterey that are best for you.

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Price

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/7

3:50 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Monterey Regional

Sat 10/11

2:53 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$244

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/30

2:30 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Monterey Regional

Sat 9/6

12:30 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$267

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

10:00 am-11:29 pm

2 stops15h 29m

Monterey Regional

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-12:04 am

2 stops16h 04m

$279

MolineMonterey

MLI - MRY

MLIMRY

Moline Quad-City

Tue 8/19

6:20 am-11:29 am

1 stop7h 09m

Monterey Regional

Sat 8/23

12:19 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$314

St. LouisMonterey

STL - MRY

STLMRY

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/24

7:16 am-11:39 am

1 stop6h 23m

Monterey Regional

Tue 9/30

12:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$319

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/12

6:00 am-9:04 pm

1 stop17h 04m

Monterey Regional

Fri 9/19

9:54 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops19h 56m

$320

St. LouisMonterey

STL - MRY

STLMRY

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/24

5:49 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Monterey Regional

Tue 9/30

10:30 am-10:35 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$324

St. LouisMonterey

STL - MRY

STLMRY

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/24

6:00 am-6:12 pm

2 stops14h 12m

Monterey Regional

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-2:39 pm

2 stops30h 39m

$329

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/28

4:10 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Monterey Regional

Sat 9/6

7:45 am-5:10 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$359

ChicagoMonterey

ORD - MRY

ORDMRY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

1:05 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$135

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Monterey

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Monterey (average of $376). Flying from Illinois to Monterey in June is currently the most expensive (average of $488). 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 IL to MRY?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 July 31, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Monterey, 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 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 July 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines from Illinois to Monterey to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $135. Alaska Airlines flights start at $140 while deals on American Airlines start at $160 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Lambert-St Louis - Monterey Regional or Moline Quad-City - Monterey Regional, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Monterey Regional is the most popular route 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Monterey (average of $376). Flying from Illinois to Monterey in June is currently the most expensive (average of $488). 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 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$313Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$342Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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