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Among airlines operating Dallas to Monterey flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Dallas and Monterey.

Flights from Dallas to Monterey may depart from several airports in Dallas area, including Dallas Addison (ADS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Flights usually arrive at Monterey Regional (MRY).

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

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska 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 Dallas to Monterey:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $376 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $676 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Dallas to Monterey most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 60% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 5% of one-stop connections

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

On the Dallas to Monterey route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 25%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $599 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $792: a $193 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas to Monterey flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dallas to Monterey:

• Earliest: departs at 9:57 am and lands at 1:46 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:10 am and lands at 1:59 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 49m.

A nonstop flight from Dallas to Monterey takes 3h 49m, covering 1,441 miles.

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 $388 to $1,199. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dallas to Monterey are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $247, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 06m, compared with 8h 08m via San Diego (SAN) and 10h 11m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Monterey is 2 hours behind Dallas (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 Dallas to Monterey range from $582 to $750, with an average of $666 over the past 12 months. Anything below $582 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dallas to Monterey flights:

• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.