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Cheap flights from Chicago to California from £39

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
27 Nov — 4 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to California

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 November 2024.

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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 22 November 2024.

Wed 11/1221:10ORD - BUR
1 stop15h 03mSpirit Airlines
Sat 14/1218:13BUR - ORD
1 stop9h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 21/11£124
Wed 11/1221:10ORD - LAX
1 stop14h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/1218:40LAX - ORD
1 stop27h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11£126
Wed 11/1221:10ORD - LAX
1 stop14h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sat 14/1218:00LAX - ORD
2 stops9h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 21/11£131
Sun 8/1221:53ORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 06mSpirit Airlines
Tue 17/1207:52LAS - ORD
1 stop21h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 22/11£148
Wed 18/1207:10ORD - SFO
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/1200:59SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11£164
Wed 11/1215:40ORD - LAS
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Wed 18/1206:15LAS - ORD
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Deal found 21/11£187
Sat 14/1219:43ORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/1223:59LAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11£201
Wed 18/1213:45ORD - LAX
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Tue 7/112:15LAX - ORD
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Deal found 21/11£203
Sat 14/1215:35ORD - SFO
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Sun 15/1200:38SFO - ORD
1 stop10h 10mDelta
Deal found 21/11£203
Thu 12/1217:59ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mAlaska Airlines
Mon 16/1210:40SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/11£208
Tue 17/1211:33ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 40mSun Country Air
Tue 24/1223:59SFO - ORD
1 stop7h 04mSun Country Air
Deal found 20/11£218
Tue 17/1219:10ORD - ONT
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Wed 25/1205:30ONT - ORD
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Deal found 21/11£227

Find flights from Chicago to California within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 915,844 searches. Data last updated 22 November 2024.

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ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/1

21:54-23:59

Nonstop4h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/1

17:25-22:57

Nonstop3h 32m

£90

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/2

07:25-23:59

1 stop18h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 10/2

23:00-13:36

1 stop12h 36m

£103

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 18/1

20:04-22:15

Nonstop4h 11m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 21/1

07:00-12:45

Nonstop3h 45m

£110

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/1

21:54-23:59

Nonstop4h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/1

20:18-14:00

1 stop15h 42m

£112

ChicagoBurbank

ORD - BUR

ORDBUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/12

21:10-10:13

1 stop15h 03m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 14/12

18:13-05:30

1 stop9h 17m

£124

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/12

21:10-09:54

1 stop14h 44m

Los Angeles

Sat 14/12

18:40-00:39

1 stop27h 59m

£126

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/12

21:10-09:54

1 stop14h 44m

Los Angeles

Sat 14/12

18:00-05:30

2 stops9h 30m

£131

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/3

18:20-21:13

Nonstop4h 53m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/3

08:25-14:32

Nonstop4h 07m

£142

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 18/2

19:00-08:36

1 stop15h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 22/2

06:20-17:00

1 stop8h 40m

£158

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/12

07:10-11:45

1 stop6h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 24/12

00:59-07:26

Nonstop4h 27m

£164

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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 £776). 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 22 November 2024.

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 22 November 2024.

The most flights from CHI to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (112 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (64 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 22 November 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines, Frontier and American Airlines 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
4,996 reviews
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Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,996 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,996 reviews
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Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,469 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,996 reviews
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Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,747 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,996 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,382 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,996 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,996 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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 £40 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from £46 and United Airlines from £55 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: Japan Airlines (93%), Austrian Airlines (91%), Brussels Airlines (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to California? While on average our users pay £272, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £36. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco), is priced around £160.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to California?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to California?

    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 £776). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Chicago to California

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 915,844 searches. Data last updated 22 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest£102Average£120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapest£217Average£382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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