Cheap flights from Chicago to California from £56
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to CaliforniaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoLas Vegas
ORD - LAS
ORDLAS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 2/6
19:35-19:11
2 stops25h 36m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Wed 4/6
05:15-10:55
Nonstop3h 40m
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 23/5
21:02-09:56
1 stop14h 54m
Los Angeles
Sat 24/5
00:41-06:42
Nonstop4h 01m
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 14/6
11:50-21:23
1 stop11h 33m
Los Angeles
Sat 21/6
16:46-23:05
Nonstop4h 19m
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 12/5
20:14-19:50
1 stop25h 36m
Los Angeles
Fri 16/5
20:05-05:10
1 stop7h 05m
ChicagoLas Vegas
ORD - LAS
ORDLAS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 8/5
07:00-13:37
1 stop8h 37m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Thu 15/5
23:25-05:10
Nonstop3h 45m
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 4/6
19:59-22:49
Nonstop4h 50m
San Francisco
Wed 11/6
12:33-18:59
Nonstop4h 26m
ChicagoLas Vegas
ORD - LAS
ORDLAS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 29/6
14:40-16:40
Nonstop4h 00m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Wed 2/7
17:17-23:06
Nonstop3h 49m
ChicagoLas Vegas
ORD - LAS
ORDLAS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 25/5
06:15-08:10
Nonstop3h 55m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Tue 3/6
17:55-23:40
Nonstop3h 45m
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 26/7
06:00-08:29
Nonstop4h 29m
Los Angeles
Sat 2/8
00:08-06:20
Nonstop4h 12m
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 22/5
07:20-10:02
Nonstop4h 42m
San Francisco
Mon 26/5
05:05-11:32
Nonstop4h 27m
Best time to book a flight from Chicago to California
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to California
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to California?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to California (average of £575). Flying from Chicago to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to CA?
Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
When flying from Chicago to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Weekly flight availability from Chicago to California
Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
The most flights from CHI to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (105 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).
Rainfall in California by month
Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.
Temperature in California by month
Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).
Reviews of airlines servicing California
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Chicago to California. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
Boarding
Crew
Overall
Food
Comfort
Reviews
James,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
Boarding
Crew
Overall
Food
Comfort
Reviews
James,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
Boarding
Crew
Overall
Food
Comfort
Reviews
James,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
Boarding
Crew
Overall
Food
Comfort
Reviews
James,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
Boarding
Crew
Overall
Food
Comfort
Reviews
James,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
Boarding
Crew
Overall
Food
Comfort
Reviews
James,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
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Top 2 airlines flying from Chicago to California
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