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Cheap flights from Chicago to California from $37

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12:43 pm - 2:56 pmMDW-LAS
4h 13mnonstop
6:11 am - 11:44 amLAS-MDW
3h 33mnonstop
$87Frontier
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Fri, Jan 24 - Mon, Jan 27
12:43 pm - 3:07 pmMDW-LAS
4h 24mnonstop
6:11 am - 11:48 amLAS-MDW
3h 37mnonstop
$88Frontier
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Thu, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 13
9:54 pm - 11:59 pmORD-LAS
4h 05mnonstop
11:58 pm - 5:30 amLAS-ORD
3h 32mnonstop
$101Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 6
9:10 pm - 11:20 pmORD-LAS
4h 10mnonstop
11:58 pm - 5:30 amLAS-ORD
3h 32mnonstop
$108Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Dec 11 - Thu, Dec 19
7:18 am - 9:54 amORD-LAX
4h 36mnonstop
12:25 am - 6:14 amLAX-ORD
3h 49mnonstop
$169American Airlines
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Wed, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 14
11:47 am - 6:24 pmORD-ONT
8h 37m2 stops
12:48 pm - 9:16 pmONT-ORD
6h 28m1 stop
$193American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 29 - Fri, Jan 31
4:02 pm - 6:57 pmORD-SFO
4h 55mnonstop
6:15 am - 12:42 pmSFO-ORD
4h 27mnonstop
$197United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 8
7:10 am - 11:45 amORD-SFO
6h 35m1 stop
12:59 am - 7:26 amSFO-ORD
4h 27mnonstop
$207United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 18 - Tue, Dec 24
5:50 pm - 10:30 pmMDW-LAS
6h 40m1 stop
10:00 pm - 8:50 amLAS-MDW
8h 50m1 stop
$236Delta
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2:17 pm - 8:12 pmMDW-LAS
7h 55m1 stop
5:50 am - 5:01 pmLAS-MDW
9h 11m1 stop
$237Delta
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Tue, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 12
6:33 pm - 9:15 pmORD-LAX
4h 42mnonstop
$37Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Dec 10
6:33 pm - 9:15 pmORD-LAX
4h 42mnonstop
$38Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Dec 10
6:36 pm - 9:00 pmORD-LAS
4h 24mnonstop
$51Frontier
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Sun, Dec 8
12:43 pm - 3:07 pmMDW-LAS
4h 24mnonstop
$52Frontier
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Mon, Dec 9
1:01 pm - 3:09 pmORD-LAS
4h 08mnonstop
$70United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 11
1:16 pm - 6:24 pmORD-ONT
7h 08m1 stop
$79American Airlines
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Sun, Feb 9
10:49 am - 1:29 pmORD-LAX
4h 40mnonstop
$80United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 12
7:00 am - 11:58 amORD-ONT
6h 58m1 stop
$89American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 8
4:58 pm - 10:35 pmMDW-LAS
7h 37m1 stop
$118Delta
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7:17 pm - 11:29 pmMDW-LAS
6h 12m1 stop
$119Delta
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Tue, Dec 3
10:13 pm - 12:21 amORD-LAS
4h 08mnonstop
6:15 am - 11:52 amLAS-ORD
3h 37mnonstop
$88Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Nov 19 - Fri, Nov 22
10:13 pm - 12:21 amORD-LAS
4h 08mnonstop
6:15 am - 11:52 amLAS-ORD
3h 37mnonstop
$89Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Nov 19 - Sat, Nov 23
9:45 am - 3:27 pmMDW-LAX
7h 42m1 stop
4:29 pm - 1:10 pmLAX-MDW
18h 41m1 stop
$150Frontier
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Tue, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 21
4:44 pm - 3:27 pmORD-LAX
24h 43m1 stop
8:58 pm - 10:38 amLAX-ORD
11h 40m1 stop
$150Frontier
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Tue, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 20
6:17 am - 10:49 amORD-LAS
6h 32m1 stop
9:40 am - 4:52 pmLAS-ORD
5h 12m1 stop
$328Delta
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Tue, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 26
10:42 am - 4:02 pmORD-SFO
7h 20m1 stop
11:50 pm - 6:07 amSFO-ORD
4h 17mnonstop
$414American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 19 - Sat, Nov 23
7:10 am - 12:49 pmORD-BUR
7h 39m1 stop
1:44 pm - 9:58 pmBUR-ORD
6h 14m1 stop
$456Delta
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Tue, Nov 19 - Fri, Nov 22
7:15 am - 10:07 amORD-SFO
4h 52mnonstop
6:45 am - 2:46 pmSFO-ORD
6h 01m1 stop
$481United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 21
10:40 am - 5:25 pmORD-SFO
8h 45m1 stop
6:45 am - 2:46 pmSFO-ORD
6h 01m1 stop
$491United Airlines
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11:47 am - 2:34 pmORD-SFO
4h 47mnonstop
5:30 am - 3:52 pmSFO-ORD
8h 22m1 stop
$526American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 21
9:54 pm - 11:59 pmORD-LAS
4h 05mnonstop
11:58 pm - 5:30 amLAS-ORD
3h 32mnonstop
$101Spirit Airlines
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9:54 pm - 11:59 pmORD-LAS
4h 05mnonstop
11:37 am - 5:27 pmLAS-ORD
3h 50mnonstop
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8:41 pm - 11:04 pmMDW-LAS
4h 23mnonstop
11:59 pm - 5:33 amLAS-MDW
3h 34mnonstop
$105Frontier
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Thu, Dec 19 - Fri, Dec 20
12:43 pm - 2:56 pmMDW-LAS
4h 13mnonstop
12:59 am - 6:33 amLAS-MDW
3h 34mnonstop
$107Frontier
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Mon, Feb 10 - Fri, Feb 14
8:35 pm - 11:20 pmMDW-LAX
4h 45mnonstop
11:20 am - 5:20 pmLAX-MDW
4h 00mnonstop
$160Southwest
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Tue, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 11
8:25 pm - 10:59 pmORD-LAX
4h 34mnonstop
11:59 pm - 6:05 amLAX-ORD
4h 06mnonstop
$164American Airlines
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8:35 am - 11:20 amORD-LAX
4h 45mnonstop
12:25 am - 6:14 amLAX-ORD
3h 49mnonstop
$169American Airlines
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8:35 pm - 10:35 pmMDW-LAS
4h 00mnonstop
6:50 pm - 12:15 amLAS-MDW
3h 25mnonstop
$170Southwest
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4:02 pm - 6:57 pmORD-SFO
4h 55mnonstop
6:15 am - 12:42 pmSFO-ORD
4h 27mnonstop
$197United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 8
8:20 pm - 11:08 pmORD-SFO
4h 48mnonstop
6:15 am - 12:37 pmSFO-ORD
4h 22mnonstop
$217United Airlines
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American Airlines flights from Chicago to California

Our best American Airlines deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
American Airlines
Feb 12
ORD7:18 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 36m
LAX9:54 amLos Angeles
Feb 14
LAX12:25 amLos Angeles
3h 49m
ORD6:14 amChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Jan 29
ORD11:47 amChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 37m
2 stops
ONT6:24 pmOntario
Jan 31
ONT12:48 pmOntario
6h 28m
1 stop
ORD9:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Feb 27
ORD5:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 38m
LAX8:18 pmLos Angeles
Mar 4
LAX6:00 amLos Angeles
3h 56m
ORD11:56 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Frontier flights from Chicago to California

Our best Frontier deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
Frontier
Jan 24
MDW12:43 pmChicago Midway
4h 13m
LAS2:56 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Jan 27
LAS6:11 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 33m
MDW11:44 amChicago Midway
Frontier
Jan 9
MDW12:43 pmChicago Midway
4h 24m
LAS3:07 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Jan 13
LAS6:11 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 37m
MDW11:48 amChicago Midway
Frontier
Dec 9
MDW12:43 pmChicago Midway
4h 24m
LAS3:07 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Dec 12
LAS6:11 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 37m
MDW11:48 amChicago Midway

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to California

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest airline that flies to California from Chicago?

Allegiant Air. Allegiant Air, Frontier, and Spirit Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to California

What is the cheapest Chicago to California flight route?

Chicago O'Hare Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl for the best Chicago - California flight prices

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.

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Best Price Found

$37

Fastest flight time

3h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

4 airports
The best one-way flight to California from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $37. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $87.
The fastest flight from Chicago to California takes 3h 55m
Direct flights go from Chicago to California every day.
There are 4 airports near California: Los Angeles (LAX), Ontario (ONT), Burbank Bob Hope (BUR), 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
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Allegiant AirPriceFrom $54Free CancellationRating
7.3
856 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $82Free CancellationRating
6.1
3,551 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $88Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,167 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $136Free CancellationRating
8.0
9,439 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $137Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,194 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $169Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $171Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,788 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $190Free CancellationRating
8.1
5,045 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $249Free CancellationRating
7.0
422 reviews
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We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from Chicago to California for you.

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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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