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Cheap flights from Chicago to California from $30

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8:14 pm - 10:30 pmORD-LAS
4h 16mnonstop
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11:25 pm - 5:10 amLAS-ORD
3h 45mnonstop
$58Frontier
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Thu, May 8 - Mon, May 12
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9:56 pm - 12:10 amORD-LAS
4h 14mnonstop
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3:00 pm - 9:01 pmLAS-ORD
4h 01mnonstop
$59Frontier
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Mon, Jun 9 - Thu, Jun 12
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10:26 pm - 1:11 amORD-LAX
4h 45mnonstop
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11:59 pm - 6:04 amLAX-ORD
4h 05mnonstop
$109Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Apr 23 - Sat, Apr 26
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:02 pm - 11:07 pmORD-LAS
4h 05mnonstop
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5:15 am - 10:55 amLAS-ORD
3h 40mnonstop
$110Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 10 - Tue, May 13
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6:15 am - 8:10 amORD-LAS
3h 55mnonstop
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5:55 pm - 11:40 pmLAS-ORD
3h 45mnonstop
$159Southwest
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Sat, May 3 - Tue, May 6
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3:25 pm - 5:20 pmMDW-LAS
3h 55mnonstop
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5:50 am - 11:20 amLAS-MDW
3h 30mnonstop
$159Southwest
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Wed, Apr 30 - Sat, May 3
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7:30 am - 9:42 amORD-LAS
4h 12mnonstop
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10:45 pm - 4:25 amLAS-ORD
3h 40mnonstop
$169United Airlines
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Tue, Apr 29 - Tue, May 6
American Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 9:57 pmORD-LAX
4h 37mnonstop
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10:59 pm - 5:10 amLAX-ORD
4h 11mnonstop
$180American Airlines
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Sat, May 3 - Tue, May 6
United Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 9:25 pmORD-SFO
5h 00mnonstop
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10:46 pm - 5:08 amSFO-ORD
4h 22mnonstop
$188United Airlines
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Sat, Apr 19 - Tue, Apr 22
American Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 10:36 amORD-SFO
4h 56mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
11:49 pm - 6:13 amSFO-ORD
4h 24mnonstop
$199American Airlines
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Sat, May 17 - Sat, May 24

Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago to California

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Apr 23
ORD10:26 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 45m
LAX1:11 amLos Angeles
Apr 26
LAX11:59 pmLos Angeles
4h 05m
ORD6:04 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Spirit Airlines
May 10
ORD9:02 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 05m
LAS11:07 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
May 13
LAS5:15 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 40m
ORD10:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Spirit Airlines
Apr 23
ORD10:26 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 45m
LAX1:11 amLos Angeles
Apr 26
LAX11:59 pmLos Angeles
4h 05m
ORD6:04 amChicago O'Hare Intl

American Airlines flights from Chicago to California

Our best American Airlines deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
American Airlines
May 3
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 37m
LAX9:57 pmLos Angeles
May 6
LAX10:59 pmLos Angeles
4h 11m
ORD5:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
May 17
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 56m
SFO10:36 amSan Francisco
May 24
SFO11:49 pmSan Francisco
4h 24m
ORD6:13 amChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Apr 15
ORD8:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 54m
SFO11:09 pmSan Francisco
Apr 24
SFO5:02 amSan Francisco
4h 21m
ORD11:23 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of October is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $245.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to California is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $364. 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 $547.

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 $324. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $846 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?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles for the best Chicago - California flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Chicago when booking 5 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $283 when searching 5 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 $236 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.

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Best Price Found

$30

Fastest flight time

3h 45m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

3 airports
The best one-way flight to California from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $30. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $58.
The fastest flight from Chicago to California takes 3h 45m
Direct flights go from Chicago to California every day.
There are 3 airports near California: Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), 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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Allegiant AirPriceFrom $54Free CancellationRating
7.3
731 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $78Free CancellationRating
5.9
3,276 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $89Free CancellationRating
6.3
7,886 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,897 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $137Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,616 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $140Free CancellationRating
8.0
9,825 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $144Free CancellationRating
7.9
2,344 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $147Free CancellationRating
6.9
349 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $152Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,272 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $180Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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