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Cheap flights from Chicago to California from £55

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£102

One-way from

£55

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£169

Good round-trip deal

£1,253 or less

Good one-way deal

£66 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 28/2-2/3
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 40m total
  • Chicago to California
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 11/11
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 05m total
  • Chicago to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£16 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to California.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) 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 September 2025.

Tue 11/1107:15ORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 05mSouthwest
Thu 13/1116:55LAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9£109
Mon 6/1006:10ORD - LAS
1 stop16h 11mFrontier
Thu 9/1000:59LAS - ORD
1 stop22h 00mFrontier
Deal found 10/9£109
Sat 15/1113:00ORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 05mSouthwest
Tue 18/1116:55LAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9£113
Sat 8/1110:35ORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/1114:37LAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9£114
Sat 25/1007:05ORD - LAX
1 stop19h 20mFrontier
Sat 1/1111:40LAX - ORD
1 stop10h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/9£114
Sat 11/1014:20ORD - LAS
Nonstop3h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 18/1017:27LAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9£117
Wed 8/1011:20ORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 15/1016:07LAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9£120
Wed 15/1019:59ORD - ONT
Nonstop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 15/1107:00ONT - ORD
Nonstop3h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9£120
Sat 1/1107:10ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/1110:15LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9£122
Fri 5/1220:30ORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 05mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/1200:58LAS - ORD
1 stop6h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/9£123
Wed 10/1207:15ORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 05mSouthwest
Mon 15/1216:55LAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9£124
Sat 25/1007:05ORD - LAS
1 stop26h 57mFrontier
Fri 31/1000:41LAS - ORD
1 stop22h 18mFrontier
Deal found 10/9£125

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/10

16:15-18:13

Nonstop3h 58m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 14/10

17:27-23:15

Nonstop3h 48m

£117

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/10

16:40-19:08

Nonstop4h 28m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/10

13:20-19:35

Nonstop4h 15m

£122

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/1

20:10-22:59

Nonstop4h 49m

Los Angeles

Sat 17/1

23:05-05:15

Nonstop4h 10m

£122

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/10

18:26-21:01

Nonstop4h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/10

12:34-18:52

Nonstop4h 18m

£122

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 31/10

06:15-08:15

Nonstop4h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 7/11

16:55-22:35

Nonstop3h 40m

£131

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

14:47-20:47

1 stop8h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 24/2

00:50-06:25

Nonstop3h 35m

£134

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/2

07:15-09:30

Nonstop4h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 24/2

09:45-15:25

Nonstop3h 40m

£134

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/10

21:26-23:59

Nonstop4h 33m

Los Angeles

Mon 27/10

00:25-06:29

Nonstop4h 04m

£134

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/10

18:26-21:01

Nonstop4h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 19/10

22:55-05:06

Nonstop4h 11m

£134

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

20:05-22:40

Nonstop4h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 14/10

23:59-06:10

Nonstop4h 11m

£134

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to California (average of £575). Flying from Chicago to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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 September 2025.

When flying from Chicago to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 2025.

The most flights from CHI to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (124 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (78 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines from Chicago to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
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Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Entertainment

5.0

Food

5.1

Crew

7.0

Comfort

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rebecca,Sept 2025

DTW - LAX

At least one free drink and snack. Plugs for charging on long flights and wider seats.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.3

Entertainment

5.0

Food

5.1

Crew

7.0

Comfort

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rebecca,Sept 2025

DTW - LAX

At least one free drink and snack. Plugs for charging on long flights and wider seats.

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 3h 58m. Fly via United Airlines, Southwest, or Spirit 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £55 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from £59 and Spirit Airlines from £61 one-way.

  • 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 - Ontario or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles.

  • 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 (81%), Brussels Airlines (78%), Frontier (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 £670, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £50. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around £222.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to California (average of £575). Flying from Chicago to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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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Spirit AirlinesCheapest£85Average£146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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