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

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738
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Chicago to Monterey
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,840 mi 4h 49m nonstop -2h behind 44 1-stop hubs

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, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes MRY Routes ORD Live Flights MRY Live Flights ORD Delays
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 1 738 4h49 80% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 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
1
flight
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MRY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,011
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.
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 1 1
Weekly flights 1 – –
Flight time 4h 49m 4h 45m 4h 26m
Departure OTP 80% – –
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.
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 flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
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 approximately 4h 49m. The route covers 1,840 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ORD to MRY. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, ABQ, UDD, SLC, SAT, SJC, MSP, BUR, SNA, PSP, MKE, MDW, FAT, RNO, BFI, HOU, TUS, MEM, ELP, DAL, GEG, IAH, AUS, STL, PIT, TYS, RDU, IAD, ORF, PHL, BWI, PVD, BOS, MIA, DEN, SFO, LAX, SAN, LAS, PHX, DFW, SEA, PBI and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to MRY Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).