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Cheap flights from Chicago to California from £68

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
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 6 March 2026.

Thu 7/514:00
ORD
-
LAS
1 stop6h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 27/523:51
LAS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 6/3£118
Wed 15/415:22
ORD
-
LAS
1 stop9h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/414:59
LAS
-
ORD
1 stop6h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3£118
Fri 17/420:58
ORD
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/422:52
LAS
-
ORD
1 stop9h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3£121
Wed 15/420:58
ORD
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 27m
Frontier
Tue 21/400:20
LAS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 1/3£127
Thu 16/422:07
ORD
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 18/423:51
LAS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 5/3£132
Sun 19/418:16
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop7h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/423:59
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3£133
Sat 18/418:00
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 37m
United Airlines
Tue 21/417:15
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/3£135
Sat 4/407:15
ORD
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 16m
United Airlines
Tue 14/410:43
LAS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/3£135
Sat 2/515:00
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 23m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 5/511:21
LAX
-
ORD
2 stops21h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3£139
Sat 4/421:35
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 39m
United Airlines
Sat 11/417:15
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/3£141
Fri 17/418:14
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop8h 10m
Frontier
Fri 24/423:00
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop10h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3£142
Wed 15/407:00
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 22/423:02
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3£148

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 6 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£118

One-way from

£68

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£298

Good one-way deal

£151 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 7/5-27/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 14m total
  • Chicago to California
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  • Spirit Airlines
  • 24/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 52m total
  • Chicago to California
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£8 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 6 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 18/4

18:00-20:37

Nonstop4h 37m

Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

17:15-23:28

Nonstop4h 13m

£135

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/4

21:35-00:14

Nonstop4h 39m

Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

07:00-13:15

Nonstop4h 15m

£163

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/4

21:40-00:39

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

14:10-20:47

Nonstop4h 37m

£192

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/4

16:15-23:20

2 stops9h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 24/4

23:15-13:10

1 stop11h 55m

£196

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/4

16:40-19:37

Nonstop4h 57m

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

00:45-07:07

Nonstop4h 22m

£199

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/4

07:35-17:34

2 stops11h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 18/4

18:14-08:01

2 stops11h 47m

£200

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/5

07:15-16:51

2 stops11h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

06:00-16:55

1 stop8h 55m

£202

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 14/8

14:20-21:43

1 stop9h 23m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 17/8

19:21-13:24

1 stop16h 03m

£209

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/5

16:15-23:15

2 stops9h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

11:50-22:20

2 stops8h 30m

£215

ChicagoSacramento

ORD - SMF

ORDSMF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/4

15:59-20:33

1 stop6h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/4

07:35-23:52

1 stop14h 17m

£217

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to California

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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 £60). Flying from Chicago to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of £97). 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 6 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 62% on airfare.

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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 37m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Southwest 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 - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Burbank Bob Hope.

  • 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 (87%), Japan Airlines (84%), Air China (77%).

  • 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 £151. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around £76.

  • 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.

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

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  • 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 £60). Flying from Chicago to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of £97). 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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