Flights Chicago → Montrose
As of November 2026, economy flights from Chicago to Montrose have a typical range USD 310–919, median USD 455. Full range across all 118 offers: USD 274–2371. We analyzed 118 offers from 6 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Chicago → Montrose
Based on 118 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Chicago → Montrose
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | — | — | — |
| United Airlines | — | USD 40 | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 45 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 55 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 45 | — |
| Qatar Airways | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Chicago to Montrose cost?
Based on 118 offers · November 2026
Chicago to Montrose flights ranged from USD 274 to USD 2371 across 118 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 118 offers.
These 118 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 336 and USD 579
What hidden fees do Chicago to Montrose flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Chicago to Montrose routes. The breakdown below is based on 118 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| WN | 28 | 7% |
| UA | 35 | 5% |
| Southwest | 46 | 14% |
| AA | 61 | 12% |
| DL | 25 | 3% |
| QR | 20 | 1% |
American Airlines: base ~USD 423 + fees USD 61 = ~USD 484 total. Qatar Airways: base ~USD 2281 + fees USD 20 = ~USD 2301 total.
American Airlines's USD 61 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Qatar Airways's lower-fee model — the USD 1858 base difference shrinks to USD 1817 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.AA charges 3.1x more in ancillary fees than QR on this route. Compare total-cost options when booking.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Chicago to Montrose?
6 airlines flew Chicago to Montrose in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Southwest), fares ranged USD 298–359 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southwest | 26 | 298–359 | 333 | 46 (14%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 19 | 319–499 | 454 | 28 (6%) |
 American Airlines | 17 | 403–611 | 484 | 61 (13%) |
 United Airlines | 48 | 315–1115 | 518 | 35 (7%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 6 | 610–932 | 770 | 25 (3%) |
 Qatar Airways | 2 | 2244–2357 | 2301 | 20 (1%) |
Where do the best Chicago → Montrose prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Chicago to Montrose flights
- Full-service carriers on Chicago–Montrose cost 2.6x more than budget airlines (USD 1018 vs USD 393 median; overall median USD 455).
- AA charges 3.1x more in ancillary fees than QR — USD 61 vs USD 20 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 183 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 329. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Chicago to Montrose cost?
- Based on 118 offers analyzed, Chicago to Montrose flights range from USD 274 to USD 2371, with a median price of USD 455. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Chicago to Montrose flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 39 to the base fare on Chicago to Montrose flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Chicago to Montrose including all fees?
- Southwest has the lowest median fare on Chicago to Montrose at USD 333 (median across 26 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Chicago–Montrose flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 329. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Chicago to Montrose routes?
- Chicago to Montrose has 6 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 274 to USD 2371 across 118 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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