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Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 9:29 amORD-LAX
4h 29mnonstop
Frontier Logo
6:45 am - 11:53 pmLAX-ORD
15h 08m1 stop
$130Frontier
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Sat, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:42 am - 5:18 pmORD-LAX
8h 36m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:22 am - 8:48 pmLAX-ORD
9h 26m1 stop
$132Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 8
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 1:33 pmORD-LAX
6h 33m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 6:14 pmLAX-ORD
4h 09mnonstop
$133Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 4
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 10:35 pmORD-LAS
4h 05mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 6:25 amLAS-ORD
3h 35mnonstop
$136Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Dec 9 - Thu, Dec 11
American Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 2:10 pmORD-SAN
4h 20mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:16 am - 12:40 pmSAN-ORD
4h 24mnonstop
$155American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 25
United Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 11:28 amORD-LAS
4h 13mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 5:33 amLAS-ORD
3h 34mnonstop
$159United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 11
Southwest Logo
7:20 pm - 9:15 pmMDW-LAS
3h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 11:10 amLAS-MDW
3h 30mnonstop
$159Southwest
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Sat, Oct 25 - Tue, Oct 28
American Airlines Logo
8:58 pm - 11:06 pmORD-LAS
4h 08mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 5:30 amLAS-ORD
3h 31mnonstop
$169American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 14
Southwest Logo
5:20 pm - 7:15 pmMDW-LAS
3h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
11:45 pm - 5:15 amLAS-MDW
3h 30mnonstop
$169Southwest
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Tue, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 17
United Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 10:30 pmORD-PSP
4h 35mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:19 am - 7:51 pmPSP-ORD
7h 32m1 stop
$260United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 3 - Sat, Jan 10

Delta flights from Chicago to California

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
Delta
Nov 4
MDW9:20 amChicago Midway
7h 40m
1 stop
LAX3:00 pmLos Angeles
Nov 12
LAX9:51 amLos Angeles
6h 17m
1 stop
MDW6:08 pmChicago Midway
$217
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Delta
Sep 30
MDW9:35 amChicago Midway
5h 57m
1 stop
LAS1:32 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Oct 7
LAS6:00 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
8h 09m
1 stop
MDW4:09 pmChicago Midway
$243
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Delta
Sep 23
ORD8:52 amChicago O'Hare Intl
5h 54m
1 stop
SAN12:46 pmSan Diego
Sep 30
SAN10:30 pmSan Diego
8h 10m
1 stop
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$300
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Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago to California

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Sep 29
ORD9:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 33m
1 stop
LAX1:33 pmLos Angeles
Oct 4
LAX12:05 pmLos Angeles
4h 09m
ORD6:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$133
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Spirit Airlines
Dec 9
ORD8:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 05m
LAS10:35 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Dec 11
LAS12:50 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 35m
ORD6:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$136
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Spirit Airlines
Oct 1
ORD9:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 33m
1 stop
LAX1:33 pmLos Angeles
Oct 8
LAX9:22 amLos Angeles
9h 26m
1 stop
ORD8:48 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$144
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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 September 16, 2025.
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Depart

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Price

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-9:29 am

Nonstop4h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/7

6:45 am-11:53 pm

1 stop15h 08m

$130

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

10:42 am-5:18 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/8

9:22 am-8:48 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$132

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

9:00 am-1:33 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/4

12:05 pm-6:14 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

$133

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

8:30 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/11

12:50 am-6:25 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$136

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

11:50 am-2:10 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

San Diego

Sat 10/25

6:16 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

$155

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/9

9:15 am-11:28 am

Nonstop4h 13m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 11/11

11:59 pm-5:33 am

Nonstop3h 34m

$159

ChicagoLas Vegas

MDW - LAS

MDWLAS

Chicago Midway

Sat 10/25

7:20 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/28

5:40 am-11:10 am

Nonstop3h 30m

$159

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

8:58 pm-11:06 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/14

11:59 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop3h 31m

$169

ChicagoLas Vegas

MDW - LAS

MDWLAS

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/14

5:20 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/17

11:45 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop3h 30m

$169

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/3

7:55 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Palm Springs

Sat 1/10

10:19 am-7:51 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$260

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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 Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $343. 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 $536.

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 $327. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $838 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.

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?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Chicago to California.

Cheap Chicago to California flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$98

Fastest flight time

3h 45m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

1 airport
The best one-way flight to California from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $98. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $168.
The fastest flight from Chicago to California takes 3h 45m
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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Airline
Rating
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FrontierPriceFrom $78Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,172 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $83Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,015 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $108Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,724 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $112Free CancellationRating
6.9
330 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,954 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $139Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $152Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $162Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $198Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,929 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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