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Cheap flights from Chicago to California from £63

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
3 Mar — 10 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to California flight deals. Data was last updated 26 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£96

One-way from

£63

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£228

Good round-trip deal

£94 or less

Good one-way deal

£165 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 1/4-15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 30m total
  • Chicago to California
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 29/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 18m total
  • Chicago to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to California.
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 February 2025.

Tue 1/414:53ORD - LAS
1 stop10h 47mSpirit Airlines
Tue 15/419:02LAS - ORD
1 stop8h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 25/2£96
Wed 2/408:09ORD - LAX
1 stop6h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/408:08LAX - ORD
2 stops20h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 24/2£111
Sat 10/516:15ORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/523:25LAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/2£126
Thu 22/519:59ORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 12mFrontier
Mon 26/523:16LAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 55mFrontier
Deal found 25/2£139
Fri 18/406:15ORD - LAS
Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest
Tue 29/417:55LAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 25/2£158
Mon 31/318:56ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/411:52SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/2£164
Thu 29/514:33ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 30/521:16SFO - ORD
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/2£164
Tue 18/309:10ORD - SMF
Nonstop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 19/323:59SMF - ORD
Nonstop4h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/2£172
Wed 9/407:40ORD - LAX
1 stop11h 03mAlaska Airlines
Wed 30/409:45LAX - ORD
1 stop10h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 24/2£172
Wed 9/420:15ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/407:05SFO - ORD
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/2£172
Thu 22/519:55ORD - ONT
Nonstop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/607:00ONT - ORD
Nonstop4h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/2£180
Tue 22/418:55ORD - SFO
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Sat 26/405:15SFO - ORD
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 26/2£184

Find flights from Chicago to California within your budget

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/4

14:53-23:40

1 stop10h 47m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 15/4

19:02-05:45

1 stop8h 43m

£96

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

08:09-12:13

1 stop6h 04m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/4

08:08-06:33

2 stops20h 25m

£111

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/5

16:15-18:28

Nonstop4h 13m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 17/5

23:25-05:05

Nonstop3h 40m

£126

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 22/5

19:59-22:11

Nonstop4h 12m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 26/5

23:16-05:11

Nonstop3h 55m

£139

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 18/4

06:15-08:10

Nonstop3h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 29/4

17:55-23:40

Nonstop3h 45m

£158

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 31/3

18:56-21:55

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 9/4

11:52-18:16

Nonstop4h 24m

£164

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/5

14:33-17:23

Nonstop4h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 30/5

21:16-05:33

1 stop6h 17m

£164

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 18/3

09:10-11:59

Nonstop4h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 19/3

23:59-06:04

Nonstop4h 05m

£172

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/4

20:15-23:09

Nonstop4h 54m

San Francisco

Sat 12/4

07:05-17:36

1 stop8h 31m

£172

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/4

07:40-16:43

1 stop11h 03m

Los Angeles

Wed 30/4

09:45-21:59

1 stop10h 14m

£172

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to California

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to California (average of £575). Flying from Chicago to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 February 2025.

When flying from Chicago to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 26 February 2025.

The most flights from CHI to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (90 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (45 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated 26 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Chicago to California. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,374 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,374 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,374 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,717 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,374 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,163 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,374 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,316 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,374 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,044 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,374 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £63 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from £74 and Alaska Airlines from £78 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to California?

    The most popular route from Chicago to California is Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco. You may also consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to California?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to California on time: Finnair (92%), Royal Jordanian (88%), Japan Airlines (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to California? While on average our users pay £742, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £143. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco), is priced around £180.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to California.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to California (average of £575). Flying from Chicago to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest£98Average£143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapest£217Average£382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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