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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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
5 May — 12 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 5 April 2026.

Tue 19/521:37
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop28h 39m
Frontier
Mon 25/500:26
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 4/4£119
Sat 2/508:55
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop11h 54m
Frontier
Sat 9/515:28
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop14h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 4/4£121
Sat 18/418:16
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop7h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 23/417:22
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 05m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/4£150
Wed 6/520:09
ORD
-
ONT
Nonstop4h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 12/507:00
ONT
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4£151
Tue 19/506:56
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 42m
American Airlines
Tue 26/522:45
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/4£151
Thu 27/814:30
ORD
-
LAS
1 stop6h 32m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 31/807:30
LAS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/4£158
Wed 17/607:35
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 26m
Delta
Tue 30/617:15
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 03m
Delta
Deal found 1/4£164
Tue 19/510:30
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Tue 26/515:35
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/4£166
Mon 4/520:09
ORD
-
ONT
Nonstop4h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 5/507:00
ONT
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/4£167
Thu 30/411:18
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 43m
United Airlines
Tue 5/518:25
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4£167
Wed 29/411:55
ORD
-
ONT
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Tue 5/506:15
ONT
-
ORD
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/4£170
Wed 20/507:45
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Tue 26/514:20
LAX
-
ORD
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/4£170

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 5 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£119

One-way from

£64

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£225

Good one-way deal

£131 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 19/5-25/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 47m total
  • Chicago to California
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  • Frontier
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 23m 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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Price

Cheapest return flight

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/5

16:50-22:00

1 stop7h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 20/5

14:20-23:55

2 stops7h 35m

£186

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/7

06:20-13:58

1 stop9h 38m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 31/7

14:38-23:36

1 stop6h 58m

£187

ChicagoOntario

ORD - ONT

ORDONT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/6

07:45-12:19

1 stop6h 34m

Ontario

Sat 6/6

13:29-21:50

1 stop6h 21m

£189

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

14:05-21:30

2 stops9h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 12/5

10:45-22:55

2 stops10h 10m

£189

ChicagoOntario

ORD - ONT

ORDONT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/4

20:09-22:35

Nonstop4h 26m

Ontario

Mon 4/5

18:59-05:40

1 stop8h 41m

£190

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/5

17:19-22:42

1 stop7h 23m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 21/5

05:35-16:29

1 stop8h 54m

£198

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/6

06:10-08:47

Nonstop4h 37m

San Francisco

Mon 15/6

00:50-07:16

Nonstop4h 26m

£198

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/5

16:50-23:15

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

11:25-23:55

2 stops10h 30m

£198

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/5

14:40-20:55

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

11:25-22:55

2 stops9h 30m

£198

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 21/5

08:00-12:35

1 stop6h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

05:10-15:30

2 stops8h 20m

£201

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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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 £61). 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 5 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 4 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 5 April 2026.

The most flights from CHI to USCA are scheduled on a Friday (119 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 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 30m. Fly via Spirit 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 Los Angeles or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Palm Springs.

  • 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 £188, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £61. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around £285.

  • 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 £61). 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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