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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California from $65

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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
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ORD
9h 51m
1 stop
$128Spirit Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, May 6
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
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ORD
9h 51m
1 stop
$129Spirit Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
Frontier Logo
4:28 pm - 11:59 pm
ORD
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ONT
33h 31m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
2:23 pm - 6:08 am
ONT
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ORD
13h 45m
1 stop
$160Frontier
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
Frontier Logo
9:18 pm - 11:36 pm
ORD
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LAS
4h 18mnonstop
Frontier Logo
12:59 am - 9:50 am
LAS
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ORD
6h 51m
1 stop
$165Frontier
Fri, May 15 - Sat, May 16
American Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 10:34 pm
ORD
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SAN
4h 34mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 4:39 am
SAN
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ORD
4h 04mnonstop
$167American Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 9
American Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 12:41 pm
ORD
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SAN
4h 36mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
3:12 pm - 9:35 pm
SAN
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ORD
4h 23mnonstop
$173American Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
United Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 8:12 pm
ORD
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SAN
7h 32m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 4:35 am
SAN
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ORD
4h 05mnonstop
$176United Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 18
United Airlines Logo
7:49 pm - 10:30 pm
ORD
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SNA
4h 41mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 8:25 pm
SNA
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ORD
4h 05mnonstop
$269United Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 20
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:07 pm - 7:37 pm
ORD
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RNO
7h 30m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 2:58 pm
RNO
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ORD
29h 28m
1 stop
$286Alaska Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Tue, Mar 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:07 pm - 11:23 pm
ORD
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RNO
10h 16m
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Alaska Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 2:58 pm
RNO
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ORD
29h 28m
1 stop
$288Alaska Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 9

United Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California

Our best United Airlines deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California flight tickets
United Airlines
Mar 11
ORD7:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 45m
SAN10:40 pmSan Diego
Mar 17
SAN12:55 pmSan Diego
6h 34m
1 stop
ORD9:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$176
United Airlines
Mar 7
ORD7:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 42m
SAN9:47 amSan Diego
Mar 10
SAN4:12 pmSan Diego
5h 40m
1 stop
ORD11:52 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$179
United Airlines
Apr 30
ORD7:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 37m
SAN9:42 amSan Diego
May 3
SAN10:40 pmSan Diego
4h 05m
ORD4:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$190

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
Mar 10
ORD4:28 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
33h 31m
2 stops
ONT11:59 pmOntario
Mar 17
ONT2:23 pmOntario
13h 45m
1 stop
ORD6:08 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$160
Frontier
Feb 16
ORD7:19 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 23m
LAS9:42 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Feb 27
LAS11:39 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 47m
ORD5:26 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$164
Frontier
Mar 14
ORD8:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 20m
LAS11:15 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Mar 16
LAS12:25 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 43m
ORD6:08 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$165

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ChicagoBurbank

ORD - BUR

ORDBUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

8:53 pm-8:13 am

1 stop13h 20m

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 5/6

5:40 pm-5:31 am

1 stop9h 51m

$128

ChicagoBurbank

ORD - BUR

ORDBUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

8:53 pm-8:13 am

1 stop13h 20m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 4/28

5:40 pm-5:31 am

1 stop9h 51m

$129

ChicagoOntario

ORD - ONT

ORDONT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

4:28 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops33h 31m

Ontario

Tue 3/17

2:23 pm-6:08 am

1 stop13h 45m

$160

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/15

9:18 pm-11:36 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/16

12:59 am-9:50 am

1 stop6h 51m

$165

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

8:00 pm-10:34 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

San Diego

Mon 3/9

10:35 pm-4:39 am

Nonstop4h 04m

$167

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

10:05 am-12:41 pm

Nonstop4h 36m

San Diego

Wed 4/8

3:12 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

$173

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

2:40 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop7h 32m

San Diego

Sat 4/18

10:30 pm-4:35 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$176

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

7:49 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop4h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/20

2:20 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$269

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

2:07 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Reno

Tue 3/3

7:30 am-2:58 pm

1 stop29h 28m

$286

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/6

3:07 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Reno

Mon 3/9

7:30 am-2:58 pm

1 stop29h 28m

$288

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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 O'Hare Intl Airport averaging around $223.

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 $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 $461.

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 $323. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $662 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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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 $282 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 $238 on momondo.

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There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago O'Hare Intl to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found

$107

Fastest flight time

3h 53m

Direct flights

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in California

418 airports
The best one-way flight to California from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $107. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $201.
The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California takes 3h 53m
Direct flights go from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: United Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are 418 airports in California. From Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport there are direct flights to Palm Springs (PSP), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).
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6.3
8,444 reviews
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3,052 reviews
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7.8
2,832 reviews
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6.8
342 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,180 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,280 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $139Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,874 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $157Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,274 reviews
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7.2
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2,893 reviews
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