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Cheap flights from Chicago to California from £64

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 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to California
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 22 February 2026.

Sat 14/320:11
ORD
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 18/317:38
LAS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/2£119
Sat 7/316:08
ORD
-
LAS
1 stop6h 53m
United Airlines
Sat 14/317:38
LAS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/2£120
Tue 7/416:36
ORD
-
LAS
1 stop9h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/408:00
LAS
-
ORD
2 stops12h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£123
Thu 28/507:55
ORD
-
LAS
1 stop6h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 1/607:00
LAS
-
ORD
1 stop7h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 18/2£131
Mon 23/319:39
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 27m
Frontier
Mon 30/323:11
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 21/2£134
Tue 14/720:53
ORD
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 16/723:59
LAS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 38m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 21/2£135
Tue 14/407:17
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop15h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 14/423:30
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop9h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 20/2£140
Sat 2/519:20
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop13h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 15/500:59
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop6h 11m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 20/2£141
Tue 14/408:57
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 37m
American Airlines
Tue 14/414:55
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/2£142
Sun 31/506:20
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 31/523:34
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop9h 48m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 20/2£142
Sat 11/421:20
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 39m
United Airlines
Sun 12/400:15
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/2£145
Tue 14/421:15
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 43m
United Airlines
Sat 18/423:02
LAX
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ORD
Nonstop4h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/2£146

Find flight deals from Chicago to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to California flight deals. Data was last updated 22 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£119

One-way from

£64

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£258

Good one-way deal

£155 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/3-18/3
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 56m total
  • Chicago to California
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 14/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 44m total
  • Chicago to California
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 22 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to California that are best for you.

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Price

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/4

06:15-08:15

Nonstop4h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 14/4

08:10-13:55

Nonstop3h 45m

£151

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 18/4

16:10-22:46

1 stop8h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 28/4

10:19-19:03

1 stop6h 44m

£151

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 18/4

16:10-22:46

1 stop8h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 25/4

10:19-19:03

1 stop6h 44m

£151

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 18/4

16:10-22:46

1 stop8h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 29/4

10:19-19:03

1 stop6h 44m

£151

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/5

14:09-18:06

1 stop5h 57m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/5

23:01-07:58

1 stop6h 57m

£176

ChicagoBurbank

ORD - BUR

ORDBUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/3

06:17-12:06

1 stop7h 49m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 9/3

20:19-05:07

1 stop6h 48m

£176

ChicagoBurbank

ORD - BUR

ORDBUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 16/5

07:45-11:50

1 stop6h 05m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 24/5

13:47-23:59

1 stop8h 12m

£176

ChicagoBurbank

ORD - BUR

ORDBUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 18/8

07:10-12:40

1 stop7h 30m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 22/8

13:00-21:58

1 stop6h 58m

£176

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

07:10-14:42

1 stop9h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

05:50-16:18

1 stop8h 28m

£176

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

14:05-19:07

1 stop7h 02m

San Francisco

Fri 10/4

00:10-08:52

1 stop6h 42m

£176

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to California

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to California (average of £59). Flying from Chicago to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of £96). 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 22 February 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 62% on airfare.

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 22 February 2026.

The most flights from CHI to USCA are scheduled on a Friday (100 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (61 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to California?

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to California in 4h. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. Chicago and California are separated by a distance of 1510 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to California?

    The most popular route from Chicago to California is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles or Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to California?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to California on time: Japan Airlines (87%), Austrian Airlines (82%), British Airways (79%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to California (average of £59). Flying from Chicago to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of £96). 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.

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