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Cheap flights from Chicago to California from $79

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Spirit Airlines Logo
10:07 pm - 11:59 pm
ORD
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LAS
3h 52mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:51 pm - 5:25 am
LAS
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ORD
3h 34mnonstop
$150Spirit Airlines
Sun, Apr 19 - Thu, Apr 23
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:21 pm - 11:09 pm
ORD
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LAS
9h 48m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 11:27 pm
LAS
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ORD
6h 28m
1 stop
$151Spirit Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 16
Frontier Logo
9:18 pm - 11:36 pm
ORD
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LAS
4h 18mnonstop
Frontier Logo
11:34 pm - 11:58 pm
LAS
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ORD
22h 24m
1 stop
$155Frontier
Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 10
Frontier Logo
9:18 pm - 11:36 pm
ORD
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LAS
4h 18mnonstop
Frontier Logo
12:59 am - 6:47 am
LAS
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ORD
3h 48mnonstop
$158Frontier
Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 13
Southwest Logo
3:05 pm - 11:25 pm
ORD
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SAN
10h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 10:55 pm
SAN
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ORD
9h 25m
2 stops
$177Southwest
Sat, Apr 25 - Tue, Apr 28
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 1:00 pm
MDW
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LAX
8h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:30 pm - 9:55 am
LAX
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MDW
12h 25m
1 stop
$205Southwest
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 7
United Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 10:38 am
ORD
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SFO
4h 58mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:33 am - 1:00 pm
SFO
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ORD
4h 27mnonstop
$237United Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21
United Airlines Logo
7:52 pm - 10:35 pm
ORD
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SNA
4h 43mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 8:41 pm
SNA
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ORD
4h 06mnonstop
$289United Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20
American Airlines Logo
9:14 pm - 11:29 pm
ORD
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PSP
4h 15mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 11:48 pm
PSP
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ORD
7h 03m
1 stop
$302American Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21
American Airlines Logo
9:14 pm - 11:29 pm
ORD
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PSP
4h 15mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 11:59 am
PSP
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ORD
3h 58mnonstop
$306American Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26

Frontier flights from Chicago to California

Our best Frontier deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
Frontier
May 8
ORD9:18 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 18m
LAS11:36 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
May 10
LAS11:34 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
22h 24m
1 stop
ORD11:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$155
Frontier
Apr 7
ORD5:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 29m
1 stop
LAS11:44 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Apr 14
LAS12:20 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 48m
ORD6:08 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$159
Frontier
Mar 31
ORD8:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
17h 41m
1 stop
LAX12:36 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
Apr 28
LAX11:36 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
4h 14m
ORD5:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$162

Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago to California

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Apr 19
ORD10:07 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
3h 52m
LAS11:59 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Apr 23
LAS11:51 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 34m
ORD5:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$150
Spirit Airlines
Apr 14
ORD6:01 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 34m
1 stop
LAS12:35 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Apr 22
LAS2:59 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
6h 28m
1 stop
ORD11:27 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$151
Spirit Airlines
Apr 14
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
12h 04m
1 stop
LAS7:49 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Apr 16
LAS2:59 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
6h 28m
1 stop
ORD11:27 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$152

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ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

10:07 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 52m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/23

11:51 pm-5:25 am

Nonstop3h 34m

$150

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

3:21 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop9h 48m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/16

2:59 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$151

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/8

9:18 pm-11:36 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 5/10

11:34 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop22h 24m

$155

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

9:18 pm-11:36 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/13

12:59 am-6:47 am

Nonstop3h 48m

$158

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/25

3:05 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops10h 20m

San Diego

Tue 4/28

11:30 am-10:55 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$177

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/7

6:10 am-1:00 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

7:30 pm-9:55 am

1 stop12h 25m

$205

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

7:40 am-10:38 am

Nonstop4h 58m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

6:33 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

$237

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/13

7:52 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop4h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/20

2:35 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

$289

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

9:14 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Palm Springs

Tue 4/21

2:45 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$302

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

9:14 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Palm Springs

Sun 4/26

6:01 am-11:59 am

Nonstop3h 58m

$306

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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 $238.

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 $459.

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 evening 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 $630 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 $285 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 $232 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 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 $230.
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
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $69Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,521 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $80Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,032 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $108Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,839 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $112Free CancellationRating
6.8
340 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,293 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,317 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $139Free CancellationRating
7.9
12,050 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $147Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,907 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $156Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,469 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $157Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,426 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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