Latest deals
Insights
FAQs
Reviews
Price Alerts

Cheap flights from California to Chicago from $60

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from California to Chicago departing on 2/21. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
1 adult
0 bags

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names and deals

Big names and deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customize your results.

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.
Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from California to Chicago

Cheap round-trip flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.
Frontier Logo
6:05 am - 11:14 pm
ONT
-
ORD
15h 09m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:19 pm - 1:11 pm
ORD
-
ONT
19h 52m
1 stop
$144Frontier
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 8:43 am
ONT
-
ORD
24h 28m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:55 pm - 1:11 pm
ORD
-
ONT
18h 16m
1 stop
$150Frontier
Sat, Mar 7 - Wed, Mar 11
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 12:38 am
ONT
-
ORD
16h 23m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:55 pm - 3:54 pm
ORD
-
ONT
20h 59m
1 stop
$151Frontier
Sat, Mar 21 - Tue, Mar 24
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:42 pm - 11:59 pm
SAN
-
ORD
4h 17mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 6:55 pm
ORD
-
SAN
4h 45mnonstop
$157Alaska Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 18
Frontier Logo
10:03 pm - 6:08 am
ONT
-
ORD
6h 05m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:55 pm - 1:11 pm
ORD
-
ONT
18h 16m
1 stop
$157Frontier
Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 14
American Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 4:39 am
SAN
-
ORD
4h 04mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 10:34 pm
ORD
-
SAN
4h 34mnonstop
$158American Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Tue, Feb 17
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
5:42 pm - 11:59 pm
SAN
-
ORD
4h 17mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 6:55 pm
ORD
-
SAN
4h 45mnonstop
$159Hawaiian Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:46 pm - 10:46 pm
LAX
-
ORD
8h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:38 pm - 8:22 am
ORD
-
LAX
12h 44m
1 stop
$160Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 5:58 pm
SAN
-
ORD
7h 58m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:07 pm - 5:52 pm
ORD
-
SAN
4h 45mnonstop
$161Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:46 pm - 11:37 pm
SJC
-
ORD
8h 51m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:44 pm - 10:35 pm
ORD
-
SJC
8h 51m
1 stop
$237Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10

Frontier flights from California to Chicago

Our best Frontier deals on California to Chicago flight tickets
Frontier
Feb 12
ONT6:05 amOntario
15h 09m
1 stop
ORD11:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 16
ORD7:19 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 52m
1 stop
ONT1:11 pmOntario
$144
Frontier
Mar 7
ONT6:15 amOntario
24h 28m
1 stop
ORD8:43 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 11
ORD8:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 16m
1 stop
ONT1:11 pmOntario
$150
Frontier
Mar 21
ONT6:15 amOntario
16h 23m
1 stop
ORD12:38 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 24
ORD8:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 59m
1 stop
ONT3:54 pmOntario
$151

American Airlines flights from California to Chicago

Our best American Airlines deals on California to Chicago flight tickets
American Airlines
Feb 14
SAN10:35 pmSan Diego
4h 04m
ORD4:39 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 17
ORD8:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 34m
SAN10:34 pmSan Diego
$158
American Airlines
Jan 27
BUR9:31 amBurbank Bob Hope
10h 38m
2 stops
ORD10:09 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 31
ORD6:54 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 30m
1 stop
BUR12:24 pmBurbank Bob Hope
$224
American Airlines
Jan 27
BUR9:31 amBurbank Bob Hope
8h 30m
1 stop
ORD8:01 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 31
ORD5:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 19m
1 stop
BUR12:24 pmBurbank Bob Hope
$239

momondo Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Chicago 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated January 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OntarioChicago

ONT - ORD

ONTORD

Ontario

Thu 2/12

6:05 am-11:14 pm

1 stop15h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

7:19 pm-1:11 pm

1 stop19h 52m

$144

OntarioChicago

ONT - ORD

ONTORD

Ontario

Sat 3/7

6:15 am-8:43 am

1 stop24h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

8:55 pm-1:11 pm

1 stop18h 16m

$150

OntarioChicago

ONT - ORD

ONTORD

Ontario

Sat 3/21

6:15 am-12:38 am

1 stop16h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/24

8:55 pm-3:54 pm

1 stop20h 59m

$151

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Wed 3/4

5:42 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

4:10 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

$157

OntarioChicago

ONT - ORD

ONTORD

Ontario

Sat 3/7

10:03 pm-6:08 am

1 stop6h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/14

8:55 pm-1:11 pm

1 stop18h 16m

$157

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Sat 2/14

10:35 pm-4:39 am

Nonstop4h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

8:00 pm-10:34 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

$158

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Mon 3/2

5:42 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

4:10 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

$159

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

12:46 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

9:38 pm-8:22 am

1 stop12h 44m

$160

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Tue 2/10

8:00 am-5:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

3:07 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

$161

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Tue 2/3

12:46 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

3:44 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$237

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

See travel insights to Chicago from

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Chicago

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from California, with most prices found around $242. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in September, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from California to Chicago during August average around $263.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $357. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from California to Chicago for around $430.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the afternoon. Flights from California to Chicago during this time can be as low as $273. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $452.

What is the cheapest California to Chicago flight route?

Fly from Los Angeles to Chicago Greater Rockford for the best California - Chicago flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $304 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from California for as low as $257 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on California to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Chicago flight.

Cheap California to Chicago flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from California to Chicago

Best Price Found

$147

Fastest flight time

3h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

3 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from California in the past 72 hours is $147. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $286.
The fastest flight from California to Chicago takes 3h 20m
Direct flights go from California to Chicago every day.
There are 3 airports in Chicago. From California there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW).
Search flight deals

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from California to Chicago are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Chicago?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Chicago?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from California to Chicago?

Best airlines flying from California to Chicago

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from California to Chicago with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
FrontierPriceFrom $65Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,056 reviews
Search Frontier flights
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $77Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,309 reviews
Search Spirit Airlines flights
Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $108Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,827 reviews
Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
DeltaPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,040 reviews
Search Delta flights
Sun Country AirPriceFrom $130Free CancellationRating
6.9
342 reviews
Search Sun Country Air flights
United AirlinesPriceFrom $133Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,156 reviews
Search United Airlines flights
Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $140Free CancellationRating
7.9
11,701 reviews
Search Alaska Airlines flights
American AirlinesPriceFrom $162Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,119 reviews
Search American Airlines flights
SouthwestPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,257 reviews
Search Southwest flights

Traveling to a place near Chicago?

Book flights to Chicago if you plan to visit one of these locations
Merrillville
New Buffalo
Hammond
Benton Harbor
Saint Joseph
Portage
Lansing
Schererville
Valparaiso
Munster
Crown Point
Chesterton
Monticello
Porter
Griffith
Saint John

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from California to Chicago?

Finding the right flight to Chicago from California is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Chicago quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights from California to Chicago with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for California to Chicago flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from California to Chicago?

momondo helps you find the best flight between California and Chicago by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

I’m not ready to book a flight from California to Chicago right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Price alerts on flights to Chicago from California are quick and easy to set up on momondo. Simply perform a search and select the price alert feature. It is as simple as that.

An easier way to manage your Chicago trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organize and travel with friends or family. Trips is free — and available to use no matter where you book.
Start using Trips
Find my bookings

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.
1 adult
Fri 2/13
Fri 2/20
By creating a price alert you accept our terms of use and privacy policy.

Find better results for your trip to the United States

Fly into one of these airports located in Chicago

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 78.5 mi from Chicago
Chicago Midway Airport
Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport
Chicago Greater Rockford Airport