How many flights depart from California to Chicago on average per day?

As of April 2026, 325 flights take off from California and land in Chicago each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 10:00AM, with 47% of daily flights taking off at noon.

What airlines fly to Chicago?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from California according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Chicago?

Average flight duration from California to Chicago depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 3h 46m on average, while flying from San Diego to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 3h 54m on average. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most popular airport in Chicago.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Chicago?

Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from California to Chicago

How many flights depart from California to Chicago on average per week?

As of April 2026, 2,280 flights take off from California and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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?

The number of operators available for flights from California to Chicago is 9 as of April 2026.

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.

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7:15 am - 11:01 pm

LAS

ORD

13h 46m

1 stop

4:05 pm - 7:41 am

ORD

LAS

17h 36m

1 stop

$147Multiple Airlines

ti., mai 5 - ti., mai 12

12:20 am - 6:08 am

LAS

ORD

3h 48mnonstop

9:37 pm - 2:03 pm

ORD

LAS

18h 26m

2 stops

$148Frontier

ti., apr. 28 - ti., mai 5

11:35 pm - 5:35 am

LAX

ORD

4h 00mnonstop

2:00 pm - 4:27 pm

ORD

LAX

4h 27mnonstop

$170Spirit Airlines

to., apr. 30 - sø., mai 3

5:15 am - 11:15 am

LAX

MDW

4h 00mnonstop

8:55 pm - 11:20 pm

MDW

LAX

4h 25mnonstop

$199Southwest

on., mai 27 - on., jun. 3

10:15 pm - 8:37 am

ONT

ORD

8h 22m

1 stop

8:52 am - 6:33 pm

ORD

ONT

11h 41m

2 stops

$254Delta

lø., mai 2 - ti., mai 5

11:59 pm - 8:50 am

ONT

ORD

6h 51m

1 stop

5:00 am - 8:48 am

ORD

ONT

5h 48m

1 stop

$261American Airlines

to., mai 7 - ma., mai 11

11:25 pm - 5:40 am

SFO

MDW

4h 15mnonstop

6:10 pm - 8:45 pm

MDW

SFO

4h 35mnonstop

$265Southwest

lø., mai 23 - lø., mai 30

5:50 pm - 8:36 am

ONT

ORD

12h 46m

2 stops

7:45 pm - 11:34 pm

ORD

ONT

5h 49m

1 stop

$266Delta

to., mai 28 - to., jun. 4

4:18 pm - 12:32 am

SJC

ORD

6h 14m

1 stop

5:00 am - 10:10 am

ORD

SJC

7h 10m

1 stop

$272American Airlines

ma., mai 4 - ti., mai 12

6:45 am - 5:25 am

SNA

ORD

20h 40m

1 stop

10:07 pm - 2:28 pm

ORD

SNA

18h 21m

1 stop

$322Spirit Airlines

fr., apr. 24 - ma., apr. 27

American Airlines flights from California to Chicago

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American Airlines

Jun 10

LAX5:50 pmLos Angeles

4h 09m

ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jun 16

ORD6:51 amChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 29m

LAX9:20 amLos Angeles

$199

American Airlines

May 9

SAN3:09 pmSan Diego

4h 23m

ORD9:32 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

May 16

ORD9:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 33m

SAN11:33 pmSan Diego

$238

American Airlines

May 2

SAN10:40 pmSan Diego

4h 05m

ORD4:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

May 9

ORD9:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 33m

SAN11:33 pmSan Diego

$240

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Alaska Airlines

May 5

SAN12:53 pmSan Diego

4h 10m

ORD7:03 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

May 6

ORD8:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 40m

SAN11:30 amSan Diego

$237

Alaska Airlines

May 5

SAN7:03 amSan Diego

4h 10m

ORD1:13 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

May 5

ORD3:52 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 39m

SAN6:31 pmSan Diego

$242

Alaska Airlines

Apr 22

SNA6:45 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

8h 11m

1 stop

ORD4:56 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 28

ORD8:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

10h 51m

1 stop

SNA4:51 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$382

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ti. 5/5

7:15 am-11:01 pm

1 stop13h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ti. 5/12

4:05 pm-7:41 am

1 stop17h 36m

$147

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LAS - ORD

LASORD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

ti. 4/28

12:20 am-6:08 am

Nonstop3h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ti. 5/5

9:37 pm-2:03 pm

2 stops18h 26m

$148

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LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

to. 4/30

11:35 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sø. 5/3

2:00 pm-4:27 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

$170

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LAX - MDW

LAXMDW

Los Angeles

on. 5/27

5:15 am-11:15 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago Midway

on. 6/3

8:55 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$199

OntarioChicago

ONT - ORD

ONTORD

Ontario

lø. 5/2

10:15 pm-8:37 am

1 stop8h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ti. 5/5

8:52 am-6:33 pm

2 stops11h 41m

$254

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ONT - ORD

ONTORD

Ontario

to. 5/7

11:59 pm-8:50 am

1 stop6h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ma. 5/11

5:00 am-8:48 am

1 stop5h 48m

$261

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

lø. 5/23

11:25 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop4h 15m

Chicago Midway

lø. 5/30

6:10 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$265

OntarioChicago

ONT - ORD

ONTORD

Ontario

to. 5/28

5:50 pm-8:36 am

2 stops12h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

to. 6/4

7:45 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$266

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

ma. 5/4

4:18 pm-12:32 am

1 stop6h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ti. 5/12

5:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop7h 10m

$272

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

fr. 4/24

6:45 am-5:25 am

1 stop20h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ma. 4/27

10:07 pm-2:28 pm

1 stop18h 21m

$322

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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 $260.

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 $364. 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 $439.

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 $288. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $471.

What is the cheapest California to Chicago flight route?

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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 $321 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 $268 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?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between California to Chicago.

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Best Price Found	$187
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 $187. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $323.

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).

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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?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Chicago is 9 as of April 2026.
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?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from California to Chicago is Airbus A321neo, representing 21.57% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737-800 at 17.01%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 11.01%, and Boeing 757-300 at 9.27%.

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Frontier	PriceFrom $90	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.7 2,993 reviews	Search Frontier flights
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Delta	PriceFrom $93	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,406 reviews	Search Delta flights
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $101	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,838 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $133	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,579 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $145	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,226 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $157	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,569 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $166	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,929 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
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