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

• Earliest: departs at 11:15 am and lands at 2:09 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:28 pm and lands at 10:22 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 54m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Denver to Monterey.

A nonstop flight from Denver to Monterey takes 2h 54m, covering 956 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.

Round-trip flights from Denver to Monterey range from $309 to $557, with an average of $418 over the past 12 months. Anything below $309 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 75% above the $418 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $325 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $464 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 Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Denver to Monterey flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $244 to $1,130. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Denver to Monterey are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $191, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Denver to Monterey usually depart from Denver Intl (DEN) and arrive at Monterey Regional (MRY).

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 33% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 18% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 18% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Denver to Monterey. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $373 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $596, a difference of $223.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Denver and Monterey.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h, compared with 5h 12m via San Francisco (SFO) and 5h 20m via Los Angeles (LAX).

Monterey is 1 hour behind Denver (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Denver to Monterey flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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