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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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
29 Apr — 6 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 30 March 2026.

Wed 13/515:55
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop28h 32m
Frontier
Tue 19/500:31
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 29/3£118
Sat 2/518:16
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop7h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/509:40
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop8h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£122
Tue 14/409:45
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop10h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/423:00
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop9h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£138
Mon 11/520:56
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 40m
Frontier
Sun 17/500:31
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 27/3£141
Tue 12/520:56
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/520:59
LAX
-
ORD
2 stops16h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£147
Sun 10/516:05
ORD
-
LAS
1 stop24h 54m
Frontier
Sun 17/507:45
LAS
-
ORD
1 stop20h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 26/3£154
Mon 11/516:48
ORD
-
LAS
1 stop9h 01m
Frontier
Mon 18/506:30
LAS
-
ORD
1 stop12h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 27/3£156
Sun 21/621:59
ORD
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 51m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/700:15
LAS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 27/3£168
Tue 28/410:30
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Tue 5/511:05
LAX
-
ORD
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 30/3£169
Tue 5/516:15
ORD
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 12/510:43
LAS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/3£170
Tue 14/409:45
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop10h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 14/423:30
LAX
-
ORD
2 stops15h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 28/3£172
Mon 20/414:09
ORD
-
BUR
1 stop9h 33m
Delta
Tue 28/412:40
BUR
-
ORD
1 stop6h 38m
Delta
Deal found 26/3£172

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 30 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£118

One-way from

£64

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£268

Good round-trip deal

£551 or less

Good one-way deal

£146 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 13/5-19/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 40m total
  • Chicago to California
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 28/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 37m total
  • Chicago to California
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Cheapest return flight

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/5

19:50-22:04

Nonstop4h 14m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 26/5

20:31-04:51

1 stop6h 20m

£178

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/4

16:10-22:58

1 stop8h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 18/4

07:17-19:02

1 stop9h 45m

£191

ChicagoLong Beach

ORD - LGB

ORDLGB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

05:15-16:03

2 stops12h 48m

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 22/4

12:55-21:18

1 stop6h 23m

£197

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

08:20-15:04

1 stop8h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 22/4

19:51-06:40

1 stop8h 49m

£198

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 13/5

14:40-23:40

1 stop11h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 18/5

07:25-23:55

2 stops14h 30m

£203

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/4

07:00-15:15

2 stops10h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 2/5

11:50-22:20

2 stops8h 30m

£205

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/5

14:05-21:30

2 stops9h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

10:30-23:25

2 stops10h 55m

£205

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/5

10:30-19:45

2 stops11h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 18/5

07:25-23:55

2 stops14h 30m

£209

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 13/5

16:50-18:50

Nonstop4h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 20/5

08:10-13:55

Nonstop3h 45m

£209
Fastest return journey

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/7

21:59-23:50

Nonstop3h 51m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 5/7

07:30-12:59

Nonstop3h 29m

£213

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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 £51). Flying from Chicago to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of £126). 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 March 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 53% 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 23 March 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 30 March 2026.

The most flights from CHI to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (119 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (73 on average).

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

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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 02m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Frontier, or Alaska Airlines 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 - Los Angeles Los Angeles. You may also consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl.

  • 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 (88%), Japan Airlines (84%), Aer Lingus (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to California? While on average our users pay £439, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £61. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles Los Angeles), is priced around £135.

  • 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 £51). Flying from Chicago to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of £126). 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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