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

ORD Airport Page →
1,840 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 30m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: 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
LAX Los Angeles 6h 25m AAACAF → ACAVCM Los Angeles (LAX) to Monterey flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 38m AAACAY → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey flights
DEN Denver 6h 42m AAACBA → UA Denver (DEN) to Monterey flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 46m AAACAY → ACAVEJA San Francisco (SFO) to Monterey flights
SAN San Diego 6h 48m AAACAS → ASJL San Diego (SAN) to Monterey flights
SNA Santa Ana 7h 5m AAASEI → LXJXE Santa Ana (SNA) to Monterey flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 14m AAACAV → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Monterey flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 39m AAACAV → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Monterey flights
SEA Seattle 8h 47m AAASAV → ASQR Seattle (SEA) 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 1,840 mi 4h 19m nonstop -2h behind

ORD–MRY had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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 1,840 miles in 4h 19m.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–MRY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 27% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (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 ORD to MRY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
LAX ~6h 25m PHX ~6h 38m DEN ~6h 42m SFO ~6h 46m SAN ~6h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
958
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
ORD → MRY
27%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
27%
Return
MRY → ORD
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Monterey from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Monterey Regional Airport.
Metric ORD→MRY MDW→MRY MKE→MRY
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8 3
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 4h 19m 3h 55m 4h 27m
Departure OTP 27% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Monterey flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Monterey flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD 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.
ORD: CDT · MRY: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Monterey.
Distance & Flight Time
1,840 mi / 2,962 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 19m gate to gate.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–MRY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Monterey route.
Route details
Distance1,840 mi / 2,962 km
Flight time4h 19m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to MRY flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport take about 4h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 1,840 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORD to MRY: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 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 September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 19m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver.
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 ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW 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 ORD to MRY

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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.

ORD to MRY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to MRY is about 4 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,840 miles (2,962 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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