Chicago to Monterey (MDW–MRY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,848 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 13m WN → UA Denver (DEN) to Monterey flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 31m WN → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 31m TWYWN → ACAVEJA San Francisco (SFO) to Monterey flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 38m WN → ACAVCM Los Angeles (LAX) to Monterey flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 51m LXJWN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Monterey flights
SEA Seattle 8h 3m WN → ASQR Seattle (SEA) to Monterey flights
SAN San Diego 9h 31m WN → ASJL San Diego (SAN) to Monterey flights
BUR Burbank 19h 40m WN → XE Burbank (BUR) to Monterey flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 24h 46m F9Y4 → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Monterey flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Monterey
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,848 mi 3h 55m nonstop -2h behind

MDW–MRY had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,848 miles in 3h 55m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MDW Routes MRY Routes MDW Live Flights MRY Live Flights MDW Delays
All flights from Monterey (MRY) Monterey to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MDW–MRY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0 – – 79% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to MRY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
DEN ~6h 13m PHX ~6h 31m SFO ~6h 31m LAX ~6h 38m LAS ~6h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
546
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → MRY
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Return
MRY → MDW
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Monterey from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Monterey Regional Airport.
Metric MDW→MRY ORD→MRY MKE→MRY
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 3
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 3h 55m 4h 19m 4h 27m
Departure OTP 79% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Monterey flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Monterey flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Monterey Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Monterey is 2 hours behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · MRY: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Monterey.
Distance & Flight Time
1,848 mi / 2,974 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–MRY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Monterey route.
Route details
Distance1,848 mi / 2,974 km
Flight time3h 55m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: MRY
Full nameMonterey Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOMRY / KMRY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to MRY flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport take about 3h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,848 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MDW to MRY. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 55m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and San Francisco.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MRY and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Monterey is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from MRY to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to MRY

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MDW to MRY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to MRY is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,848 miles (2,974 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).