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

ORD Airport Page →
1,840 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 1h ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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UA785
UA United
738
9:05 AM
CDT T1
11:54 AM
PDT
4h 49m
20%
M T W T F S S
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UA485
UA United
738
9:17 AM
CDT T1
12:06 PM
PDT
4h 49m
20%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA704
UA United
738
2:05 PM
PDT
8:39 PM
CDT
4h 34m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA445
UA United
738
2:06 PM
PDT
8:40 PM
CDT
4h 34m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA530
UA United
738
2:15 PM
PDT
8:49 PM
CDT
4h 34m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
LAS Las Vegas 6h 30m AAACAV → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Monterey flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 37m AAACAF → ACAVCM Los Angeles (LAX) to Monterey flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 37m AAACAY → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 52m AAACAY → ACAVNZ San Francisco (SFO) to Monterey flights
DEN Denver 6h 54m AAACAY → UA Denver (DEN) to Monterey flights
SAN San Diego 6h 59m AAACAS → ASJL San Diego (SAN) to Monterey flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 52m AAACAV → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Monterey flights
SEA Seattle 7h 56m AAAFAS → ASQR Seattle (SEA) to Monterey flights
FAT Fresno ~7h 3m UA → Fresno (FAT) to Monterey flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Monterey
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,840 mi 4h 49m nonstop -2h behind

ORD–MRY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,840 miles in approximately 4h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore 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

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–MRY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 2 738 4h49 67% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to MRY direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MRY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
LAS ~6h 30m LAX ~6h 37m PHX ~6h 37m SFO ~6h 52m DEN ~6h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
931
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
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
MRY → ORD
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
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 1 5 2
Weekly flights 2 1 1
Flight time 4h 49m 3h 47m 4h 45m
Departure OTP 67% – –
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 49m 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 49m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
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 49m gate to gate. The route covers 1,840 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ORD to MRY: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Los Angeles and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to MRY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to MRY is about 4 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,840 miles (2,962 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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