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Cheap flights from Chicago to California from $68

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Frontier Logo
2:35 pm - 12:08 am
ORD
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SAN
11h 33m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:59 am - 11:14 pm
SAN
-
ORD
9h 15m
1 stop
$160Frontier
Fri, Feb 27 - Thu, Mar 5
Frontier Logo
2:35 pm - 12:08 am
ORD
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SAN
11h 33m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:00 am - 12:57 am
SAN
-
ORD
13h 57m
1 stop
$161Frontier
Fri, Feb 27 - Fri, Mar 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:29 pm - 8:11 pm
ORD
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LAS
7h 42m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 5:31 am
LAS
-
ORD
3h 32mnonstop
$161Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:53 pm - 10:54 pm
ORD
-
LAS
4h 01mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 5:31 am
LAS
-
ORD
3h 32mnonstop
$162Spirit Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
United Airlines Logo
8:47 am - 11:38 am
ORD
-
SAN
4h 51mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 5:12 am
SAN
-
ORD
7h 22m
1 stop
$163United Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Southwest Logo
8:40 pm - 10:45 pm
MDW
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LAS
4h 05mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:05 am - 10:30 am
LAS
-
MDW
3h 25mnonstop
$169Southwest
Mon, Feb 23 - Sat, Feb 28
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:53 pm - 8:13 am
ORD
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BUR
13h 20m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 5:31 am
BUR
-
ORD
9h 51m
1 stop
$187Spirit Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
United Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 7:19 pm
ORD
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SFO
4h 59mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 6:19 am
SFO
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ORD
4h 20mnonstop
$250United Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
American Airlines Logo
8:21 am - 10:46 am
ORD
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PSP
4h 25mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 11:57 am
PSP
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ORD
3h 56mnonstop
$303American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 26
American Airlines Logo
9:03 pm - 11:26 pm
ORD
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PSP
4h 23mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 11:59 am
PSP
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ORD
3h 54mnonstop
$304American Airlines
Fri, Feb 13 - Fri, Mar 6

Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago to California

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
May 7
ORD8:53 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 01m
LAS10:54 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
May 10
LAS11:59 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 32m
ORD5:31 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$162
Spirit Airlines
Apr 17
ORD8:53 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 01m
LAS10:54 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Apr 19
LAS1:53 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
14h 53m
1 stop
ORD6:46 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$180
Spirit Airlines
Apr 16
ORD8:53 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 01m
LAS10:54 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Apr 18
LAS11:59 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 32m
ORD5:31 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$186

Frontier flights from Chicago to California

Our best Frontier deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
Frontier
Feb 27
ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 33m
1 stop
SAN12:08 amSan Diego
Mar 5
SAN11:59 amSan Diego
9h 15m
1 stop
ORD11:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$160
Frontier
Feb 16
MDW3:24 pmChicago Midway
9h 27m
1 stop
LAS10:51 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Feb 19
LAS8:23 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
21h 37m
1 stop
MDW8:00 pmChicago Midway
$161
Frontier
Feb 22
MDW3:21 pmChicago Midway
9h 24m
1 stop
LAS10:45 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Feb 27
LAS12:59 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
12h 20m
1 stop
MDW3:19 pmChicago Midway
$162

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/27

2:35 pm-12:08 am

1 stop11h 33m

San Diego

Thu 3/5

11:59 am-11:14 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$160

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/27

2:35 pm-12:08 am

1 stop11h 33m

San Diego

Fri 3/6

9:00 am-12:57 am

1 stop13h 57m

$161

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

2:29 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 4/20

11:59 pm-5:31 am

Nonstop3h 32m

$161

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

Sun 5/10

11:59 pm-5:31 am

Nonstop3h 32m

$162

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

8:47 am-11:38 am

Nonstop4h 51m

San Diego

Tue 3/3

7:50 pm-5:12 am

1 stop7h 22m

$163

ChicagoLas Vegas

MDW - LAS

MDWLAS

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/23

8:40 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/28

5:05 am-10:30 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$169

ChicagoBurbank

ORD - BUR

ORDBUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

8:53 pm-8:13 am

1 stop13h 20m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 5/9

5:40 pm-5:31 am

1 stop9h 51m

$187

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

4:20 pm-7:19 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

11:59 pm-6:19 am

Nonstop4h 20m

$250

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

8:21 am-10:46 am

Nonstop4h 25m

Palm Springs

Sun 4/26

6:01 am-11:57 am

Nonstop3h 56m

$303

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/13

9:03 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

Palm Springs

Fri 3/6

6:05 am-11:59 am

Nonstop3h 54m

$304

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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 $326. 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 $468.

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 $319. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $716 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 $277 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 $230 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 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to California flight.

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Best Price Found

$98

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 $98. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $201.
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 Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), 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
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $53Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,389 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $78Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,056 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $108Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,830 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $112Free CancellationRating
6.9
343 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,125 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,267 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $139Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,805 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $157Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,214 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $158Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,199 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $183Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,891 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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