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Cheap flights from Chicago to California from $103

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to California departing on 8/19. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Frontier Logo
9:48 pm - 8:58 am
ORD
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LAX
13h 10m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:59 pm - 6:19 am
LAX
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ORD
4h 20mnonstop
$199Frontier
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
Frontier Logo
9:33 am - 5:49 pm
ORD
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LAX
10h 16m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:59 pm - 6:19 am
LAX
-
ORD
4h 20mnonstop
$200Frontier
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 2
Frontier Logo
9:07 pm - 11:43 pm
ORD
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LAX
4h 36mnonstop
Frontier Logo
9:41 am - 12:42 am
LAX
-
ORD
13h 01m
1 stop
$203Frontier
Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Aug 22
Frontier Logo
9:13 pm - 11:57 pm
ORD
-
LAX
4h 44mnonstop
Frontier Logo
11:59 pm - 6:19 am
LAX
-
ORD
4h 20mnonstop
$204Frontier
Wed, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 5:32 pm
ORD
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LAS
13h 12m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:49 pm - 5:37 am
LAS
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ORD
3h 48mnonstop
$225Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 18 - Mon, Jul 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 5:32 pm
ORD
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LAS
13h 12m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:49 pm - 5:37 am
LAS
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ORD
3h 48mnonstop
$226Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Wed, Aug 12
United Airlines Logo
8:06 pm - 10:35 pm
ORD
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ONT
4h 29mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:10 pm
ONT
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ORD
4h 10mnonstop
$239United Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:17 pm - 11:00 pm
ORD
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SAN
4h 43mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:03 am - 1:22 pm
SAN
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ORD
4h 19mnonstop
$284Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 7:11 pm
ORD
-
SNA
4h 41mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 1:07 pm
SNA
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ORD
4h 22mnonstop
$329United Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:33 am
ORD
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SNA
6h 33m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:06 am - 2:15 pm
SNA
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ORD
4h 09mnonstop
$330American Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 28

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Frontier flights from Chicago to California

Our best Frontier deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
Frontier
Sep 1
ORD9:48 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
13h 10m
1 stop
LAX8:58 amLos Angeles
Sep 8
LAX11:59 pmLos Angeles
4h 20m
ORD6:19 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$199
Frontier
Sep 2
ORD9:33 amChicago O'Hare Intl
10h 16m
1 stop
LAX5:49 pmLos Angeles
Sep 2
LAX11:59 pmLos Angeles
4h 20m
ORD6:19 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$200
Frontier
Aug 21
ORD9:07 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 36m
LAX11:43 pmLos Angeles
Aug 22
LAX9:41 amLos Angeles
13h 01m
1 stop
ORD12:42 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$203

Southwest flights from Chicago to California

Our best Southwest deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
Southwest
Aug 12
MDW8:20 pmChicago Midway
3h 50m
LAS10:10 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Aug 14
LAS12:20 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 20m
MDW5:40 amChicago Midway
$278
Southwest
Jul 25
MDW8:40 pmChicago Midway
4h 00m
LAS10:40 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Aug 1
LAS6:40 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 40m
MDW12:20 amChicago Midway
$281
Southwest
Aug 12
MDW10:15 amChicago Midway
5h 15m
1 stop
LAS1:30 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Aug 15
LAS6:35 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 30m
MDW12:05 pmChicago Midway
$284

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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 June 18, 2026.
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

9:48 pm-8:58 am

1 stop13h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/8

11:59 pm-6:19 am

Nonstop4h 20m

$199

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/2

9:33 am-5:49 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/2

11:59 pm-6:19 am

Nonstop4h 20m

$200

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/21

9:07 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop4h 36m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/22

9:41 am-12:42 am

1 stop13h 01m

$203

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/29

9:13 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop4h 44m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/18

11:59 pm-6:19 am

Nonstop4h 20m

$204

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/18

6:20 am-5:32 pm

1 stop13h 12m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 7/20

11:49 pm-5:37 am

Nonstop3h 48m

$225

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/8

6:20 am-5:32 pm

1 stop13h 12m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/12

11:49 pm-5:37 am

Nonstop3h 48m

$226
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoOntario

ORD - ONT

ORDONT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/18

8:06 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

Ontario

Wed 8/26

7:00 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$239

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

8:17 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop4h 43m

San Diego

Mon 9/14

7:03 am-1:22 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

$284

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/18

4:30 pm-7:11 pm

Nonstop4h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/26

6:45 am-1:07 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

$329

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/20

7:00 am-11:33 am

1 stop6h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/28

8:06 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

$330

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of September is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $309.

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 $378. 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 $503.

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 $355. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $801 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 from Chicago 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 $307 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 $250 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 34% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to California flight.

Cheap Chicago to California flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$128

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 $128. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $294.
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to California

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to California?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to California were last updated today.

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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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Chicago to California?

Best airlines flying from Chicago to California

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
FrontierPriceFrom $80Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,879 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,416 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,827 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,239 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $139Free CancellationRating
7.9
12,538 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $156Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,699 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $157Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,861 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $159Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,987 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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