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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California from $41

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Spirit Airlines Logo
6:21 pm - 8:11 pmORD-LAS
3h 50mnonstop
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6:15 am - 11:51 amLAS-ORD
3h 36mnonstop
$85Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 6
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 7:27 pmORD-LAS
3h 52mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:10 pm - 4:50 amLAS-ORD
3h 40mnonstop
$86Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 3
Frontier Logo
9:54 pm - 12:05 amORD-LAS
4h 11mnonstop
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2:59 pm - 8:59 pmLAS-ORD
4h 00mnonstop
$103Frontier
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Mon, Oct 6 - Fri, Oct 10
Frontier Logo
9:54 pm - 12:05 amORD-LAS
4h 11mnonstop
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2:59 pm - 8:59 pmLAS-ORD
4h 00mnonstop
$108Frontier
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Mon, Oct 6 - Fri, Oct 10
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:18 amORD-SAN
4h 18mnonstop
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6:15 am - 12:42 pmSAN-ORD
4h 27mnonstop
$139American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
American Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 12:15 pmORD-SAN
4h 20mnonstop
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6:15 am - 12:42 pmSAN-ORD
4h 27mnonstop
$140American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 3:50 pmORD-SAN
4h 20mnonstop
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10:30 pm - 4:37 amSAN-ORD
4h 07mnonstop
$148United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 1:00 pmORD-SAN
5h 00mnonstop
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5:19 pm - 11:59 pmSAN-ORD
4h 40mnonstop
$164Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Fri, Oct 17
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 3:50 pmORD-SAN
4h 20mnonstop
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4:07 pm - 12:54 amSAN-ORD
6h 47m1 stop
$170United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 2:01 pmORD-SFO
7h 41m1 stop
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10:26 am - 11:59 pmSFO-ORD
11h 33m1 stop
$216Alaska Airlines
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Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Sep 3
ORD6:21 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
3h 50m
LAS8:11 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Sep 6
LAS6:15 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 36m
ORD11:51 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$85
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Spirit Airlines
Aug 23
ORD5:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
3h 52m
LAS7:27 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Sep 3
LAS11:10 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 40m
ORD4:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$86
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Spirit Airlines
Aug 30
ORD7:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
16h 23m
1 stop
LAS9:28 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Sep 3
LAS11:10 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 40m
ORD4:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$92
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Frontier flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California

Our best Frontier deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California flight tickets
Frontier
Oct 6
ORD9:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 11m
LAS12:05 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Oct 10
LAS2:59 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
4h 00m
ORD8:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$103
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Frontier
Oct 6
ORD9:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 11m
LAS12:05 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Oct 10
LAS2:59 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
4h 00m
ORD8:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$108
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Frontier
Sep 5
ORD9:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 11m
LAS12:05 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Sep 7
LAS6:00 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 48m
ORD11:48 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$120
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ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

6:21 pm-8:11 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 9/6

6:15 am-11:51 am

Nonstop3h 36m

$85

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/23

5:35 pm-7:27 pm

Nonstop3h 52m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 9/3

11:10 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$86

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/6

9:54 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop4h 11m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/10

2:59 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$103

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/6

9:54 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop4h 11m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/10

2:59 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$108

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/13

7:00 am-9:18 am

Nonstop4h 18m

San Diego

Sat 9/20

6:15 am-12:42 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

$139

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/30

9:55 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

San Diego

Sat 9/6

6:15 am-12:42 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

$140

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/27

1:30 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

San Diego

Wed 9/3

10:30 pm-4:37 am

Nonstop4h 07m

$148

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

10:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

San Diego

Fri 10/17

5:19 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$164

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/4

1:30 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

San Diego

Sat 10/11

4:07 pm-12:54 am

1 stop6h 47m

$170

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

8:20 am-2:01 pm

1 stop7h 41m

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

10:26 am-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$216

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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 O'Hare Intl Airport averaging around $228.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $347. 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 $540.

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 $337. 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 O'Hare Intl Airport in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport for as low as $225 on momondo.

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    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California.

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    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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FrontierPriceFrom $79Free CancellationRating
5.9
3,239 reviews
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6.3
8,048 reviews
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7.8
2,611 reviews
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6.9
334 reviews
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8.0
7,981 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,246 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $143Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $189Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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