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Spirit Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 5:31 am
BUR
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ORD
9h 51m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:53 pm - 8:13 am
ORD
-
BUR
13h 20m
1 stop
$128Spirit Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:59 am - 6:47 am
LAS
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ORD
3h 48mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:53 pm - 10:54 pm
ORD
-
LAS
4h 01mnonstop
$133Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 25
Frontier Logo
12:59 am - 9:50 am
LAS
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ORD
6h 51m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:18 pm - 11:36 pm
ORD
-
LAS
4h 18mnonstop
$134Frontier
Wed, Apr 29 - Sun, May 3
Frontier Logo
12:59 am - 6:47 am
LAS
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ORD
3h 48mnonstop
Frontier Logo
6:09 pm - 11:50 pm
ORD
-
LAS
7h 41m
1 stop
$135Frontier
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11
Frontier Logo
12:25 am - 6:08 am
LAS
-
ORD
3h 43mnonstop
Frontier Logo
8:55 pm - 11:15 pm
ORD
-
LAS
4h 20mnonstop
$138Frontier
Thu, Mar 5 - Sat, Mar 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 2:58 pm
SAN
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ORD
4h 23mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:07 pm - 5:52 pm
ORD
-
SAN
4h 45mnonstop
$157Alaska Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 5:12 am
SAN
-
ORD
7h 22m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 9:47 am
ORD
-
SAN
4h 42mnonstop
$163United Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 2:47 pm
SAN
-
ORD
4h 17mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 10:36 pm
ORD
-
SAN
4h 37mnonstop
$164Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Fri, May 22
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 3:00 pm
OAK
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ORD
6h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:15 pm - 9:00 pm
ORD
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OAK
6h 45m
1 stop
$218Southwest
Tue, Apr 14 - Sat, Apr 18
United Airlines Logo
2:22 pm - 8:25 pm
SNA
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ORD
4h 03mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 10:26 pm
ORD
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SNA
4h 46mnonstop
$269United Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 9

Alaska Airlines flights from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Mar 3
SAN5:42 pmSan Diego
4h 17m
ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 4
ORD8:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 49m
SAN11:09 amSan Diego
$157
Alaska Airlines
May 20
SAN8:30 amSan Diego
4h 17m
ORD2:47 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
May 22
ORD7:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 37m
SAN10:36 pmSan Diego
$164
Alaska Airlines
Mar 6
SAN5:42 pmSan Diego
4h 17m
ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 11
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 49m
SAN10:29 amSan Diego
$167

Frontier flights from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best Frontier deals on California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Frontier
Apr 29
LAS12:59 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
6h 51m
1 stop
ORD9:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
May 3
ORD9:18 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 18m
LAS11:36 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$134
Frontier
May 8
LAS12:59 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 48m
ORD6:47 amChicago O'Hare Intl
May 13
ORD4:21 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 29m
1 stop
LAS11:50 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$135
Frontier
Mar 5
LAS12:25 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 43m
ORD6:08 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 7
ORD8:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 20m
LAS11:15 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$138

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Depart

Return

Price

BurbankChicago

BUR - ORD

BURORD

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 4/15

5:40 pm-5:31 am

1 stop9h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

8:53 pm-8:13 am

1 stop13h 20m

$128

Las VegasChicago

LAS - ORD

LASORD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/5

12:59 am-6:47 am

Nonstop3h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/25

8:53 pm-10:54 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

$133

Las VegasChicago

LAS - ORD

LASORD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/29

12:59 am-9:50 am

1 stop6h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

9:18 pm-11:36 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

$134

Las VegasChicago

LAS - ORD

LASORD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/8

12:59 am-6:47 am

Nonstop3h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

6:09 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$135

Las VegasChicago

LAS - ORD

LASORD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 3/5

12:25 am-6:08 am

Nonstop3h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

8:55 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$138

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Tue 3/3

8:35 am-2:58 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

3:07 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

$157

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Tue 3/3

7:50 pm-5:12 am

1 stop7h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

7:05 am-9:47 am

Nonstop4h 42m

$163

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Wed 5/20

8:30 am-2:47 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/22

7:59 pm-10:36 pm

Nonstop4h 37m

$164

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Tue 4/14

6:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

4:15 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$218

Santa AnaChicago

SNA - ORD

SNAORD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/3

2:22 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

7:40 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop4h 46m

$269

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

The month of August is another great option to travel to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with average flight prices from California averaging around $273.

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 Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $352. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Sunday 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 $429.

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 $269 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $450. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest California to Chicago O'Hare Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $306 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 $241 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Chicago O'Hare Intl flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Chicago O'Hare Intl 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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You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight.

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Best Price Found

$140

Fastest flight time

3h 32m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from California in the past 72 hours is $140. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $248.
The fastest flight from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 3h 32m
Direct flights go from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport every day.
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    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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Best airlines flying from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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Rating
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FrontierPriceFrom $62Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,051 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $77Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,409 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $101Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,831 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,139 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $130Free CancellationRating
6.9
342 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,835 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $158Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,218 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $163Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,236 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $166Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,893 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,272 reviews
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