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Cheap flights from Chicago to California from $62

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Multiple Airlines Logo
2:18 pm - 11:01 pm
ORD
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LAS
10h 43m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:38 pm - 8:29 pm
LAS
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ORD
3h 51mnonstop
$127Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Fri, Jan 23
Frontier Logo
9:38 pm - 11:59 pm
ORD
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LAS
4h 21mnonstop
Frontier Logo
12:50 pm - 6:31 pm
LAS
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ORD
27h 41m1 stop
$128Frontier
Sun, Feb 1 - Wed, Feb 4
Frontier Logo
11:51 am - 2:11 pm
ORD
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LAS
4h 20mnonstop
Frontier Logo
3:11 pm - 9:03 pm
LAS
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ORD
3h 52mnonstop
$129Frontier
Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 19
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:53 pm - 10:54 pm
ORD
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LAS
4h 01mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 5:31 am
LAS
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ORD
3h 32mnonstop
$135Spirit Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:53 pm - 10:54 pm
ORD
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LAS
4h 01mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 5:31 am
LAS
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ORD
3h 32mnonstop
$136Spirit Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 12
Southwest Logo
7:50 pm - 9:55 pm
MDW
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LAS
4h 05mnonstop
Southwest Logo
11:40 pm - 5:05 am
LAS
-
MDW
3h 25mnonstop
$145Southwest
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
Southwest Logo
7:50 pm - 9:55 pm
MDW
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LAS
4h 05mnonstop
Southwest Logo
11:40 pm - 5:05 am
LAS
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MDW
3h 25mnonstop
$155Southwest
Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
United Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 8:49 pm
ORD
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SAN
8h 09m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:11 pm - 8:25 pm
SAN
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ORD
4h 14mnonstop
$163United Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 3:35 pm
ORD
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SFO
4h 50mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 4:57 pm
SFO
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ORD
4h 22mnonstop
$241United Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
American Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 10:02 pm
ORD
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PSP
4h 27mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 11:58 am
PSP
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ORD
3h 53mnonstop
$333American Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 3

Frontier flights from Chicago to California

Our best Frontier deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
Frontier
Feb 8
ORD9:38 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 21m
LAS11:59 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Feb 11
LAS7:30 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
7h 22m
1 stop
ORD4:52 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$128
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Frontier
Feb 12
ORD11:51 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 20m
LAS2:11 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Feb 19
LAS3:11 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 52m
ORD9:03 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$129
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Frontier
Jan 4
ORD10:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 09m
LAS12:58 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Jan 10
LAS9:00 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
6h 41m
1 stop
ORD5:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$131
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United Airlines flights from Chicago to California

Our best United Airlines deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 17
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 36m
SAN3:36 pmSan Diego
Jan 21
SAN7:00 amSan Diego
4h 13m
ORD1:13 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$157
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United Airlines
Jan 17
ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 49m
LAX10:59 pmLos Angeles
Jan 19
LAX12:30 amLos Angeles
4h 00m
ORD6:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$159
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United Airlines
Jan 13
ORD2:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 09m
1 stop
SAN8:49 pmSan Diego
Jan 27
SAN2:11 pmSan Diego
4h 14m
ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$163
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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

2:18 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop10h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/23

2:38 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

$127

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

9:38 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 21m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/4

12:50 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop27h 41m

$128

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/12

11:51 am-2:11 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/19

3:11 pm-9:03 pm

Nonstop3h 52m

$129

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

8:53 pm-10:54 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 4/25

11:59 pm-5:31 am

Nonstop3h 32m

$135

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

8:53 pm-10:54 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/12

11:59 pm-5:31 am

Nonstop3h 32m

$136

ChicagoLas Vegas

MDW - LAS

MDWLAS

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

7:50 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 1/24

11:40 pm-5:05 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$145

ChicagoLas Vegas

MDW - LAS

MDWLAS

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

7:50 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/20

11:40 pm-5:05 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$155

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

2:40 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop8h 09m

San Diego

Tue 1/20

2:11 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

$163

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

12:45 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

10:35 am-4:57 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

$241

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

7:35 pm-10:02 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

Palm Springs

Tue 3/3

6:05 am-11:58 am

Nonstop3h 53m

$333

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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 $243.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to California is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $328. 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 $489.

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 $316. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $798 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?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Diego for the best Chicago - California flight prices

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 $221 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago to California flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to California 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 Chicago to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to California flight.

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Best Price Found

$121

Fastest flight time

3h 36m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

418 airports
The best one-way flight to California from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $121. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $205.
The fastest flight from Chicago to California takes 3h 36m
Direct flights go from Chicago to California every day.
There are 418 airports in California. From Chicago there are direct flights to 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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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
FrontierPriceFrom $78Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,081 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $83Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,190 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $108Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,819 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $112Free CancellationRating
6.9
333 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,005 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,250 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $141Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,477 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $153Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,896 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $161Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,054 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $163Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,091 reviews
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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to California from Chicago which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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