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Cheap flights from Chicago to California from £63

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
12 May — 19 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to California

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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 12 April 2026.

Mon 4/519:21
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 45m
Frontier
Mon 11/515:28
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop14h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 11/4£113
Wed 20/520:56
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 40m
Frontier
Mon 25/500:26
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 10/4£120
Wed 20/516:06
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop8h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/500:26
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4£122
Sat 2/518:16
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop7h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/523:39
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop8h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 9/4£123
Sat 18/420:58
ORD
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 27m
Frontier
Thu 23/406:30
LAS
-
ORD
1 stop8h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 8/4£123
Wed 6/520:56
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 40m
Frontier
Tue 12/500:31
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 8/4£134
Sun 24/507:15
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/500:26
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4£138
Sat 25/407:30
ORD
-
LAS
1 stop11h 12m
Frontier
Mon 27/423:59
LAS
-
ORD
1 stop8h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 7/4£143
Sat 23/520:46
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/523:59
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£145
Sat 25/422:07
ORD
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/423:59
LAS
-
ORD
1 stop8h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£147
Wed 13/516:00
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 19/518:25
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/4£148
Sat 25/419:21
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 45m
Frontier
Mon 27/423:36
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 7/4£149

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 12 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£113

One-way from

£63

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£221

Good round-trip deal

£235 or less

Good one-way deal

£129 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 4/5-11/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 12m total
  • Chicago to California
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 3/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Chicago to California
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/5

14:05-21:30

2 stops9h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

05:35-14:30

1 stop6h 55m

£182

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/5

15:45-22:40

1 stop8h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/5

14:20-23:55

2 stops7h 35m

£182

ChicagoOntario

ORD - ONT

ORDONT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/5

05:15-11:36

1 stop8h 21m

Ontario

Tue 12/5

22:00-08:39

1 stop8h 39m

£186

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 14/5

15:45-22:40

1 stop8h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 21/5

05:20-15:00

2 stops7h 40m

£198

ChicagoOntario

ORD - ONT

ORDONT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

08:52-21:00

2 stops14h 08m

Ontario

Tue 26/5

06:00-18:05

2 stops10h 05m

£198

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/5

16:15-21:20

1 stop7h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

07:45-22:20

2 stops12h 35m

£202
Fastest return journey

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

06:15-08:15

Nonstop4h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 13/5

17:10-22:55

Nonstop3h 45m

£206

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 28/5

08:00-17:00

2 stops11h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 2/6

05:55-18:50

2 stops10h 55m

£209

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/5

07:00-17:25

2 stops12h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

06:20-18:35

2 stops10h 15m

£219

ChicagoBurbank

ORD - BUR

ORDBUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/4

07:10-13:04

1 stop7h 54m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 26/4

07:05-18:04

1 stop8h 59m

£221

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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 £124). 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 12 April 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 afternoon could potentially save you up to 69% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Chicago to California. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to California flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 12 April 2026.

The most flights from CHI to USCA are scheduled on a Friday (117 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (76 on average).

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to California in 4h 33m. Fly via Frontier, Spirit Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Chicago and California are separated by a distance of 1740 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 - Ontario.

  • 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: Austrian Airlines (89%), Air China (84%), Air New Zealand (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to California? While on average our users pay £432, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £60. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around £162.

  • 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 £124). 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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