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Cheap flights from Chicago to California from £81

CHI — LAX
23 Nov — 30 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to California

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to California

Wed 2/1221:15 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Sat 5/1206:30 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Deal found 23/10£149
Mon 7/1220:53 -
2 stops16h 38m
Mon 14/1206:00 -
1 stop16h 54m
Deal found 23/10£149
Tue 15/1221:15 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Thu 7/110:30 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 23/10£150
Thu 26/1113:00 -
Nonstop4h 29m
Wed 2/1222:35 -
Nonstop4h 09m
Deal found 23/10£150
Mon 23/1118:23 -
Nonstop4h 37m
Tue 1/1207:30 -
Nonstop4h 03m
Deal found 23/10£154
Wed 11/1118:28 -
Nonstop4h 37m
Tue 17/1106:00 -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 23/10£155
Mon 7/1217:25 -
1 stop8h 10m
Tue 8/1207:40 -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 23/10£155
Sat 12/1218:25 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Sat 19/1221:40 -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 23/10£156
Tue 15/1214:59 -
1 stop10h 07m
Thu 17/1212:05 -
1 stop9h 28m
Deal found 24/10£158
Mon 7/1221:15 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Mon 14/1223:55 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 23/10£161
Mon 9/1118:28 -
Nonstop4h 37m
Fri 13/1117:59 -
Nonstop3h 56m
Deal found 23/10£161
Wed 11/1114:32 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Mon 16/1123:59 -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 23/10£161

Find flight deals from Chicago to California

Round-trip from

£149

One-way from

£81

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£201

Good round-trip deal

£846 or less

Good one-way deal

£256 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 2/12-5/12
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 35m total
  • Chicago to California
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 23/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 37m 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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ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 14/1

07:35-10:15

Nonstop4h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£81

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW Chicago Midway - LAX Los Angeles

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Wed 16/12

21:15-23:55

Nonstop4h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£88

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/1

15:35-18:10

Nonstop4h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£88

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW Chicago Midway - LAX Los Angeles

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/3

19:55-22:30

Nonstop4h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£88

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/12

07:00-09:35

Nonstop4h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£88

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/12

07:45-10:28

Nonstop4h 43m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£88

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW Chicago Midway - LAX Los Angeles

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Sat 20/2

14:35-17:10

Nonstop4h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£88

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/1

07:25-10:13

Nonstop4h 48m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£89

ChicagoOakland

MDW Chicago Midway - OAK Oakland

MDWOAK

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/11

21:55-00:40

Nonstop4h 45m

Oakland

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£90

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/11

07:45-10:23

Nonstop4h 38m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£91

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to California (average of £259). Flying from Chicago to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of £320). 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?

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 43% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to California

The most flights from CHI to USCA are scheduled on a Friday (148 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (56 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to California flights typically cost between £162 and £301 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £149 on Southwest (2 Dec–5 Dec).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to California?

Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to California in 4h 40m. Fly via Delta, Alaska Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. Chicago and California are separated by a distance of 1746 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 - Los Angeles. You may also consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Hollywood Burbank.

  • 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: Air China (81%), United Airlines (80%), Austrian Airlines (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to California? While on average our users pay £256, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £164. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around £175.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to California (average of £259). Flying from Chicago to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of £320). 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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