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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California from $76

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Frontier Logo
11:06 am - 11:55 pm
ORD
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ONT
14h 49m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:55 pm - 10:01 am
ONT
-
ORD
17h 06m
1 stop
$160Frontier
Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28
Frontier Logo
9:07 pm - 11:43 pm
ORD
-
LAX
4h 36mnonstop
Frontier Logo
11:59 pm - 6:19 am
LAX
-
ORD
4h 20mnonstop
$171Frontier
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Aug 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 10:36 pm
ORD
-
SAN
4h 37mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:44 pm - 11:55 pm
SAN
-
ORD
4h 11mnonstop
$246Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6
United Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 10:39 pm
ORD
-
SAN
4h 29mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 4:49 am
SAN
-
ORD
4h 09mnonstop
$247United Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Sat, Jun 6
American Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 6:26 pm
ORD
-
SAN
4h 26mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 5:11 am
SAN
-
ORD
4h 26mnonstop
$248American Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6
United Airlines Logo
6:13 am - 8:50 am
ORD
-
SFO
4h 37mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 5:53 am
SFO
-
ORD
4h 23mnonstop
$272United Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 5:01 pm
ORD
-
SFO
10h 01m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:23 am - 7:03 pm
SFO
-
ORD
8h 40m
1 stop
$275Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 12:05 pm
ORD
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SJC
7h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:55 pm - 11:38 pm
SJC
-
ORD
6h 43m
1 stop
$277Delta
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
Delta Logo
8:36 am - 6:30 pm
ORD
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SJC
11h 54m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:35 am - 5:12 pm
SJC
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ORD
8h 37m
1 stop
$282Delta
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
American Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 8:15 pm
ORD
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SNA
4h 20mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
3:27 pm - 10:00 pm
SNA
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ORD
4h 33mnonstop
$329American Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 24

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
Sep 26
ORD11:06 amChicago O'Hare Intl
14h 49m
1 stop
ONT11:55 pmOntario
Sep 28
ONT2:55 pmOntario
17h 06m
1 stop
ORD10:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$160
Frontier
Aug 25
ORD9:07 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 36m
LAX11:43 pmLos Angeles
Aug 27
LAX11:59 pmLos Angeles
4h 20m
ORD6:19 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$171
Frontier
Aug 25
ORD9:07 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 36m
LAX11:43 pmLos Angeles
Aug 27
LAX9:41 amLos Angeles
13h 01m
1 stop
ORD12:42 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$172

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

Our best American Airlines deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California flight tickets
American Airlines
May 24
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 24m
LAX8:24 amLos Angeles
Jun 1
LAX12:56 amLos Angeles
4h 19m
ORD7:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$229
American Airlines
May 24
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 24m
LAX8:24 amLos Angeles
Jun 2
LAX5:50 pmLos Angeles
4h 09m
ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$232
American Airlines
May 30
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 26m
SAN6:26 pmSan Diego
Jun 6
SAN10:45 pmSan Diego
4h 26m
ORD5:11 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$248

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ChicagoOntario

ORD - ONT

ORDONT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/26

11:06 am-11:55 pm

1 stop14h 49m

Ontario

Mon 9/28

2:55 pm-10:01 am

1 stop17h 06m

$160

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/25

9:07 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop4h 36m

Los Angeles

Thu 8/27

11:59 pm-6:19 am

Nonstop4h 20m

$171

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/30

7:59 pm-10:36 pm

Nonstop4h 37m

San Diego

Sat 6/6

5:44 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop4h 11m

$246
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/2

8:10 pm-10:39 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

San Diego

Sat 6/6

10:40 pm-4:49 am

Nonstop4h 09m

$247

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/30

4:00 pm-6:26 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

San Diego

Sat 6/6

10:45 pm-5:11 am

Nonstop4h 26m

$248

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/4

6:13 am-8:50 am

Nonstop4h 37m

San Francisco

Wed 6/10

11:30 pm-5:53 am

Nonstop4h 23m

$272

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/30

9:00 am-5:01 pm

1 stop10h 01m

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

8:23 am-7:03 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$275

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/1

6:30 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 35m

San Jose

Wed 7/8

2:55 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$277

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/1

8:36 am-6:30 pm

2 stops11h 54m

San Jose

Wed 7/8

6:35 am-5:12 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$282

ChicagoSanta Ana

ORD - SNA

ORDSNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/8

5:55 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/24

3:27 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

$329

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of July is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport averaging around $263.

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 Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $337. 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 $449.

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 $316. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $773 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 from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 $295 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 $247 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$157

Fastest flight time

3h 53m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

418 airports
The best one-way flight to California from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $157. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $292.
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 every day.
There are 418 airports in California. From Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).
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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.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

    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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5.6
2,952 reviews
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6.3
8,630 reviews
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7.8
2,837 reviews
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7.9
8,450 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,296 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $139Free CancellationRating
7.9
12,361 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $147Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,973 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $157Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,662 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $157Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,711 reviews
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