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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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
22 Apr — 29 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 23 March 2026.

Mon 11/520:52
ORD
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 16/523:51
LAS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 23/3£112
Fri 1/522:07
ORD
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 9/523:51
LAS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 18/3£113
Fri 17/422:07
ORD
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 24/420:19
LAS
-
ORD
1 stop7h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 18/3£118
Sat 2/505:50
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop9h 06m
Frontier
Wed 13/509:40
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop8h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 20/3£121
Sat 18/408:55
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop11h 54m
Frontier
Sat 25/423:59
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 21/3£124
Sun 3/505:15
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/500:31
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3£127
Thu 7/520:52
ORD
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 28/523:51
LAS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 21/3£127
Thu 7/520:52
ORD
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 14/523:51
LAS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 22/3£128
Wed 6/512:40
ORD
-
LAS
1 stop13h 14m
Frontier
Tue 12/500:29
LAS
-
ORD
1 stop18h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 22/3£129
Sat 2/508:00
ORD
-
LAS
1 stop13h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 9/513:31
LAS
-
ORD
1 stop14h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 18/3£130
Thu 7/513:59
ORD
-
LAS
1 stop8h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/523:51
LAS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3£136
Thu 7/513:59
ORD
-
LAS
1 stop8h 52m
Frontier
Thu 14/518:08
LAS
-
ORD
1 stop10h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 22/3£142

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 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£113

One-way from

£64

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£265

Good round-trip deal

£547 or less

Good one-way deal

£160 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 1/5-9/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 26m total
  • Chicago to California
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  • Spirit Airlines
  • 23/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 27m total
  • Chicago to California
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
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ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/5

06:15-08:15

Nonstop4h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 13/5

17:10-22:55

Nonstop3h 45m

£170

ChicagoBurbank

ORD - BUR

ORDBUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/9

07:10-12:40

1 stop7h 30m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 8/9

13:00-21:58

1 stop6h 58m

£170

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/7

06:22-13:58

1 stop9h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 9/7

06:00-17:41

1 stop9h 41m

£193

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

14:40-20:55

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

11:25-23:55

2 stops10h 30m

£196

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 16/4

22:45-01:35

Nonstop4h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 19/4

00:45-07:07

Nonstop4h 22m

£199

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 16/4

22:45-01:35

Nonstop4h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

23:52-06:20

Nonstop4h 28m

£199

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/4

22:45-01:35

Nonstop4h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

00:45-07:07

Nonstop4h 22m

£199

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/4

15:05-21:10

1 stop8h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/5

17:40-23:25

Nonstop3h 45m

£200

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/7

06:22-13:58

1 stop9h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 31/7

11:11-23:39

1 stop10h 28m

£208

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/5

11:55-19:45

2 stops9h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 13/5

10:45-18:50

1 stop6h 05m

£211

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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 £50). 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 23 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 57% 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 14 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 23 March 2026.

The most flights from CHI to USCA are scheduled on a Friday (109 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (77 on average).

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

Related info for your journey

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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 3h 52m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, or Southwest 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 - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Palm Springs 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 (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 £388, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £104. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around £91.

  • 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 £50). 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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