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Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Monterey flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Monterey usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Monterey Regional (MRY).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Monterey:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $414 round-trip via San Francisco (SFO), compared to $439 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Monterey most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 30% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 27% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 11% of one-stop connections

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Monterey route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $423 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $567, a difference of $144. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Monterey takes 0h 00m, covering 1,839 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Monterey:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
• Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 0h 00m.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $322 to $1,160. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Monterey are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $2,037, which is 595% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 53m, compared with 7h 07m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 17m via San Francisco (SFO).

Monterey is 2 hours behind Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Hertz
· Alamo
· Avis
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Monterey range from $392 to $605, with an average of $492 over the past 12 months. Anything below $392 counts as a good deal.