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Frontier Logo
11:37 am - 5:24 pm
LAS
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ORD
3h 47mnonstop
Frontier Logo
7:19 pm - 9:42 pm
ORD
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LAS
4h 23mnonstop
$132Frontier
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:39 am - 5:26 pm
LAS
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ORD
3h 47mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 5:11 pm
ORD
-
LAS
27h 31m
2 stops
$133Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:39 am - 5:26 pm
LAS
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ORD
3h 47mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 4:37 pm
ORD
-
LAS
10h 17m
1 stop
$135Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 22
Frontier Logo
11:37 am - 5:24 pm
LAS
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ORD
3h 47mnonstop
Frontier Logo
5:44 pm - 11:49 pm
ORD
-
LAS
8h 05m
1 stop
$136Frontier
Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Mar 7
American Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 4:39 am
SAN
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ORD
4h 04mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:49 pm - 8:20 pm
ORD
-
SAN
4h 31mnonstop
$159American Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 7
American Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 12:39 pm
SAN
-
ORD
4h 19mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 10:34 pm
ORD
-
SAN
4h 34mnonstop
$161American Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Feb 25
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 5:12 am
SAN
-
ORD
7h 22m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 7:00 pm
ORD
-
SAN
4h 40mnonstop
$163United Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 10
United Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 4:29 am
SAN
-
ORD
3h 59mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 7:00 pm
ORD
-
SAN
4h 40mnonstop
$167United Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:51 am - 6:46 am
LAX
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ORD
3h 55mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:34 am
ORD
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LAX
4h 34mnonstop
$178Spirit Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 20
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 11:59 pm
SJC
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ORD
9h 14m
1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
3:07 pm - 10:56 pm
ORD
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SJC
9h 49m
1 stop
$217Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

United Airlines flights from California to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
Feb 27
LAS5:22 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 37m
ORD10:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 1
ORD9:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 15m
LAS11:30 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$159
United Airlines
Mar 4
SAN7:50 pmSan Diego
7h 22m
1 stop
ORD5:12 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 10
ORD4:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 40m
SAN7:00 pmSan Diego
$163
United Airlines
Mar 12
SAN10:30 pmSan Diego
3h 59m
ORD4:29 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 17
ORD4:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 40m
SAN7:00 pmSan Diego
$167

Frontier flights from California to Chicago

Our best Frontier deals on California to Chicago flight tickets
Frontier
Feb 26
LAS11:37 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 47m
ORD5:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 2
ORD7:19 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 23m
LAS9:42 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$132
Frontier
Feb 26
LAS11:37 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 47m
ORD5:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 7
ORD5:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 05m
1 stop
LAS11:49 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$136
Frontier
Feb 20
LAS11:39 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 47m
ORD5:26 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 25
ORD8:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
13h 36m
2 stops
LAS7:46 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$137

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasChicago

LAS - ORD

LASORD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/26

11:37 am-5:24 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

7:19 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

$132

Las VegasChicago

LAS - ORD

LASORD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/20

11:39 am-5:26 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/27

3:40 pm-5:11 pm

2 stops27h 31m

$133

Las VegasChicago

LAS - ORD

LASORD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/20

11:39 am-5:26 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

8:20 am-4:37 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$135

Las VegasChicago

LAS - ORD

LASORD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/26

11:37 am-5:24 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

5:44 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$136

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Sat 2/28

10:35 pm-4:39 am

Nonstop4h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

5:49 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

$159

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Wed 2/25

6:20 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

8:00 pm-10:34 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

$161

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Wed 3/4

7:50 pm-5:12 am

1 stop7h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

4:20 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$163

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Thu 3/12

10:30 pm-4:29 am

Nonstop3h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

4:20 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$167

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 4/15

12:51 am-6:46 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

6:00 am-8:34 am

Nonstop4h 34m

$178

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Tue 3/10

12:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

3:07 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$217

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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 $243. 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 $356. 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 $431.

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 $274. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $451.

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 $306 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 $241 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 19% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Chicago flight.

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Best Price Found

$135

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 $135. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $255.
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?

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  • 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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Best airlines flying from California to Chicago

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
FrontierPriceFrom $62Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,057 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $77Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,381 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $101Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,829 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,113 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $130Free CancellationRating
6.9
343 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $133Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,199 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,792 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $158Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,189 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $166Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,893 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,268 reviews
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Fly into one of these airports located in Chicago

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