What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

Delta, Frontier, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl

How long does it take to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

On average, it takes 3h 54m to fly from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport if you fly out of Los Angeles (the most popular airport in California) and into Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport). If you’re flying out of San Diego and into Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 3h 54m.

How many flights depart from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on average per day?

245 flights are operational daily from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport as of November 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 10:00AM, with 50% of flights per day taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on average per week?

As of November 2026, there are 1,719 flights per week flying from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The most common day of the week flights depart is Wed, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from California according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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As of November 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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6:00 am - 12:54 amLAX Los Angeles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

16h 54m1 stop Denver Intl

6:10 am - 12:08 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LAX Los Angeles

19h 58m1 stop Denver Intl

$216Frontier

Wed, Dec 16 - Thu, Jan 7

12:47 am - 7:05 amLAX Los Angeles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 18mnonstop

5:40 am - 8:24 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LAX Los Angeles

4h 44mnonstop

$216Frontier

Sat, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 24

4:16 pm - 12:54 amLAX Los Angeles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

8:59 pm - 8:44 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LAX Los Angeles

13h 45m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$228Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Dec 22

1:10 pm - 10:59 pmLAX Los Angeles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 49m1 stop San Francisco

8:45 am - 11:24 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LAX Los Angeles

4h 39mnonstop

$233United Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 9

4:16 pm - 12:54 amLAX Los Angeles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

8:59 pm - 8:44 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LAX Los Angeles

13h 45m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$239Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 22

2:21 pm - 8:37 pmLAX Los Angeles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 16mnonstop

8:15 pm - 10:59 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LAX Los Angeles

4h 44mnonstop

$247United Airlines

Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 15

4:16 pm - 10:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 14mnonstop

6:40 am - 9:21 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LAX Los Angeles

4h 41mnonstop

$247American Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12

7:11 am - 1:31 pmLAX Los Angeles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 20mnonstop

10:30 am - 1:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LAX Los Angeles

5h 05mnonstop

$247American Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 23

11:09 am - 5:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 06mnonstop

6:10 pm - 8:49 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LAX Los Angeles

4h 39mnonstop

$247Delta

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15

3:00 pm - 9:01 pmLAX Los Angeles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 01mnonstop

2:25 pm - 4:59 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LAX Los Angeles

4h 34mnonstop

$247Delta

Sat, Dec 12 - Wed, Dec 16

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6:25 am - 12:21 amSAN San Diego-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 56m1 stop Denver Intl

7:25 am - 11:58 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SAN San Diego

18h 33m1 stop Denver Intl

$265Frontier

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Dec 12

8:20 pm - 5:13 amSAN San Diego-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 53m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:21 am - 8:02 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SAN San Diego

27h 41m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$275Frontier

Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Dec 11

1:15 pm - 9:47 pmONT Ontario-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 32m1 stop Salt Lake City

5:30 am - 11:07 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ONT Ontario

7h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$329Delta

Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Dec 3

12:41 pm - 6:59 pmSAN San Diego-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 18mnonstop

6:21 am - 11:37 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SAN San Diego

7h 16m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$329Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 1

6:25 am - 12:21 amSAN San Diego-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 56m1 stop Denver Intl

2:13 pm - 5:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SAN San Diego

4h 47mnonstop

$330Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Dec 12

7:00 am - 1:00 pmONT Ontario-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 00mnonstop

7:00 am - 12:33 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ONT Ontario

7h 33m1 stop Denver Intl

$337United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 18

7:00 am - 1:04 pmONT Ontario-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 04mnonstop

4:35 pm - 10:48 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ONT Ontario

8h 13m1 stop San Francisco

$337United Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 23

1:15 pm - 9:47 pmONT Ontario-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 32m1 stop Salt Lake City

7:18 pm - 11:57 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ONT Ontario

6h 39m1 stop Salt Lake City

$339Delta

Wed, Nov 18 - Fri, Dec 4

7:02 am - 1:17 pmSAN San Diego-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 15mnonstop

7:27 am - 10:12 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SAN San Diego

4h 45mnonstop

$367Alaska Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Wed, Dec 9

7:02 am - 1:17 pmSAN San Diego-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 15mnonstop

2:13 pm - 5:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SAN San Diego

4h 47mnonstop

$367Alaska Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Dec 12

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12:47 am - 7:05 amLAX Los Angeles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 18mnonstop

5:40 am - 8:24 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LAX Los Angeles

4h 44mnonstop

$216Frontier

Sat, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 24

12:44 am - 6:54 amLAX Los Angeles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 10mnonstop

5:40 am - 8:24 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LAX Los Angeles

4h 44mnonstop

$218Frontier

Fri, Dec 18 - Sat, Jan 2

4:16 pm - 10:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 14mnonstop

6:40 am - 9:21 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LAX Los Angeles

4h 41mnonstop

$247American Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12

7:11 am - 1:31 pmLAX Los Angeles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 20mnonstop

10:30 am - 1:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LAX Los Angeles

5h 05mnonstop

$247American Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 23

11:09 am - 5:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 06mnonstop

6:10 pm - 8:49 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LAX Los Angeles

4h 39mnonstop

$247Delta

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15

3:00 pm - 9:01 pmLAX Los Angeles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 01mnonstop

2:25 pm - 4:59 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LAX Los Angeles

4h 34mnonstop

$247Delta

Sat, Dec 12 - Wed, Dec 16

12:40 pm - 6:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 15mnonstop

8:06 pm - 10:59 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LAX Los Angeles

4h 53mnonstop

$247United Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 16

2:21 pm - 8:37 pmLAX Los Angeles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 16mnonstop

8:15 pm - 10:59 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LAX Los Angeles

4h 44mnonstop

$247United Airlines

Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 15

7:55 am - 2:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 05mnonstop

5:40 am - 8:24 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LAX Los Angeles

4h 44mnonstop

$283Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 30 - Sat, Jan 2

5:37 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 22mnonstop

7:00 am - 9:46 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SAN San Diego

4h 46mnonstop

$346Alaska Airlines

Sat, Dec 26 - Sat, Jan 2

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Frontier flights from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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Frontier

Dec 15

LAX6:00 amLos Angeles

16h 54m

1 stop

ORD12:54 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 20

ORD5:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 44m

LAX8:24 amLos Angeles

$216

Frontier

Dec 12

LAX11:45 amLos Angeles

11h 09m

1 stop

ORD12:54 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 19

ORD5:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 44m

LAX8:24 amLos Angeles

$217

Frontier

Dec 15

LAX4:16 pmLos Angeles

6h 38m

1 stop

ORD12:54 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 19

ORD5:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 44m

LAX8:24 amLos Angeles

$218

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American Airlines

Feb 24

SBA6:03 amSanta Barbara

7h 55m

1 stop

ORD3:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 27

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

7h 29m

1 stop

SBA12:29 pmSanta Barbara

$277

American Airlines

Feb 24

SBA12:37 pmSanta Barbara

9h 22m

1 stop

ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 27

ORD10:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

10h 32m

2 stops

SBA6:37 pmSanta Barbara

$282

American Airlines

Jan 21

SBA12:33 pmSanta Barbara

9h 26m

1 stop

ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 27

ORD5:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

6h 19m

1 stop

SBA9:19 amSanta Barbara

$327

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1 stop19h 58m

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Nonstop4h 18m

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5:40 am-8:24 am

Nonstop4h 44m

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8:59 pm-8:44 am

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4:16 pm-12:54 am

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8:59 pm-8:44 am

1 stop13h 45m

$239

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Sat 12/12

2:21 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

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Nonstop4h 44m

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Nonstop4h 41m

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Sat 1/16

7:11 am-1:31 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

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Sat 1/23

10:30 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$247

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Tue 12/8

11:09 am-5:15 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

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Tue 12/15

6:10 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

$247

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Sat 12/12

3:00 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/16

2:25 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

$247

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The month of January is another great option to travel to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with average flight prices from California averaging around $378.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $409. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from California because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $524.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Flying to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from California in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $392 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $563. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for around $369 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from California for as low as $310 on momondo.

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

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The best one-way flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from California in the past 72 hours is $111. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $216.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?
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As of November 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between California and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, the leading plane model is Airbus A321neo, making up 17.39% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-800 with 14.79%, Airbus A321-100/200 with 12.03%, and Boeing 737 MAX 9 with 10.69%.

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