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Cheap flights from Chicago to California from $61

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Frontier Logo
10:38 pm - 9:17 pmORD-ONT
24h 39m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:30 am - 9:33 pmONT-ORD
13h 03m1 stop
$117Frontier
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Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 6
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 11:10 amORD-ONT
7h 10m1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:46 pm - 11:44 pmONT-ORD
7h 58m1 stop
$125Frontier
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Thu, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 13
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:58 pm - 10:07 pmORD-LAS
4h 09mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 5:32 amLAS-ORD
3h 33mnonstop
$135Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Thu, Nov 20
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:05 amORD-LAS
4h 05mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 6:25 amLAS-ORD
8h 40m1 stop
$139Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 21
United Airlines Logo
7:44 pm - 9:58 pmORD-LAS
4h 14mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 4:38 pmLAS-ORD
3h 43mnonstop
$145United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
Southwest Logo
9:35 pm - 11:30 pmMDW-LAS
3h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 10:40 amLAS-MDW
3h 25mnonstop
$145Southwest
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Sun, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 23
United Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 11:19 pmORD-LAS
4h 14mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 6:08 amLAS-ORD
3h 38mnonstop
$149United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 18
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 8:25 amMDW-LAS
4h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
11:40 pm - 5:05 amLAS-MDW
3h 25mnonstop
$149Southwest
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Mon, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 16
American Airlines Logo
8:47 pm - 10:57 pmORD-LAS
4h 10mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 5:52 amLAS-ORD
3h 53mnonstop
$159American Airlines
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Sun, Dec 21 - Wed, Dec 24
American Airlines Logo
6:17 pm - 8:55 pmORD-LAX
4h 38mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:10 pmLAX-ORD
4h 10mnonstop
$160American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 14

Delta flights from Chicago to California

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
Delta
Dec 3
MDW6:00 amChicago Midway
8h 31m
1 stop
LAX12:31 pmLos Angeles
Dec 14
LAX2:15 pmLos Angeles
7h 32m
1 stop
MDW11:47 pmChicago Midway
$217
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Delta
Nov 11
MDW1:47 pmChicago Midway
8h 00m
1 stop
LAS7:47 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Nov 12
LAS12:43 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
7h 09m
1 stop
MDW9:52 amChicago Midway
$249
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Delta
Nov 13
MDW10:47 amChicago Midway
7h 52m
1 stop
LAX4:39 pmLos Angeles
Nov 18
LAX7:15 amLos Angeles
7h 23m
1 stop
MDW4:38 pmChicago Midway
$253
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Southwest flights from Chicago to California

Our best Southwest deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
Southwest
Dec 14
MDW9:35 pmChicago Midway
3h 55m
LAS11:30 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Dec 23
LAS5:15 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 25m
MDW10:40 amChicago Midway
$145
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Southwest
Jan 12
MDW6:10 amChicago Midway
4h 15m
LAS8:25 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Jan 16
LAS11:40 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 25m
MDW5:05 amChicago Midway
$149
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Southwest
Jan 11
MDW5:10 amChicago Midway
4h 15m
LAS7:25 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Jan 16
LAS5:00 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 25m
MDW10:25 amChicago Midway
$154
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to California 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 October 30, 2025.
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ChicagoOntario

ORD - ONT

ORDONT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

10:38 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop24h 39m

Ontario

Fri 2/6

6:30 am-9:33 pm

1 stop13h 03m

$117

ChicagoOntario

ORD - ONT

ORDONT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/13

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop7h 10m

Ontario

Thu 11/13

1:46 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$125

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

7:58 pm-10:07 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 11/20

11:59 pm-5:32 am

Nonstop3h 33m

$135

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/16

8:00 am-10:05 am

Nonstop4h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 11/21

7:45 pm-6:25 am

1 stop8h 40m

$139

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

7:44 pm-9:58 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 12/9

10:55 am-4:38 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$145

ChicagoLas Vegas

MDW - LAS

MDWLAS

Chicago Midway

Sun 12/14

9:35 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 12/23

5:15 am-10:40 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$145

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

9:05 pm-11:19 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/18

12:30 am-6:08 am

Nonstop3h 38m

$149

ChicagoLas Vegas

MDW - LAS

MDWLAS

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/12

6:10 am-8:25 am

Nonstop4h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/16

11:40 pm-5:05 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$149

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/21

8:47 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 12/24

11:59 pm-5:52 am

Nonstop3h 53m

$159

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/6

6:17 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

Los Angeles

Sun 12/14

6:00 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$160

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of August is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $244.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to California is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $338. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Monday is $508.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $320. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $834 on average. Flights to California from Chicago in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Chicago to California flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $270 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Chicago for as low as $226 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$99

Fastest flight time

3h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

1 airport
The best one-way flight to California from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $99. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $193.
The fastest flight from Chicago to California takes 3h 55m
Direct flights go from Chicago to California every day.
There is 1 airport near California: Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to California?

    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 Chicago to California.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to California 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 California. 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 Chicago to California

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FrontierPriceFrom $79Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,123 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $83Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,115 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $108Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,797 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $112Free CancellationRating
6.9
335 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,993 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $142Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,214 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $165Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,033 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $176Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,998 reviews
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