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Cheap flights from Chicago to California from £63

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
24 abr. — 1 may.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 25 marzo 2026.

lun. 11/520:52
ORD
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LAS
Nonstop4h 02m
Spirit Airlines
sáb. 16/523:51
LAS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 23/3£112
mié. 6/512:40
ORD
-
LAS
1 stop13h 14m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 13/523:51
LAS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3£113
sáb. 2/505:50
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop9h 06m
Frontier
mié. 13/509:40
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop8h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 20/3£120
sáb. 18/408:55
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop11h 54m
Frontier
sáb. 25/423:59
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 21/3£124
vie. 8/520:56
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 40m
Frontier
jue. 14/500:31
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 24/3£126
vie. 24/405:15
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 20m
Spirit Airlines
vie. 24/423:35
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 24/3£127
jue. 7/520:52
ORD
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 02m
Spirit Airlines
jue. 28/523:51
LAS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 21/3£127
jue. 7/520:52
ORD
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 02m
Spirit Airlines
jue. 14/523:51
LAS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 22/3£128
mié. 6/512:40
ORD
-
LAS
1 stop13h 14m
Frontier
mar. 12/500:29
LAS
-
ORD
1 stop18h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 22/3£128
jue. 7/513:59
ORD
-
LAS
1 stop8h 52m
Multiple Airlines
jue. 14/523:51
LAS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3£135
jue. 7/513:59
ORD
-
LAS
1 stop8h 52m
Frontier
jue. 14/518:08
LAS
-
ORD
1 stop10h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 22/3£142
jue. 20/814:30
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 26m
Spirit Airlines
lun. 24/823:40
LAX
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ORD
Nonstop3h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 24/3£145

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 25 marzo 2026.

Round-trip from

£112

One-way from

£63

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£264

Good round-trip deal

£544 or less

Good one-way deal

£159 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 11/5-16/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 36m total
  • Chicago to California
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  • Spirit Airlines
  • 23/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 27m total
  • Chicago to California
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 6/5

06:15-08:15

Nonstop4h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 13/5

17:10-22:55

Nonstop3h 45m

£169

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 22/4

20:03-22:44

Nonstop4h 41m

Los Angeles

mié. 29/4

17:15-23:28

Nonstop4h 13m

£192

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 28/5

16:15-23:20

2 stops9h 05m

Los Angeles

mar. 2/6

23:30-12:50

1 stop11h 20m

£197

ChicagoBurbank

ORD - BUR

ORDBUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 9/4

13:57-21:56

2 stops9h 59m

Burbank Bob Hope

mar. 14/4

07:05-18:04

1 stop8h 59m

£199

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 26/7

06:22-13:58

1 stop9h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 31/7

11:11-23:39

1 stop10h 28m

£207

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 6/5

11:55-19:45

2 stops9h 50m

Los Angeles

mié. 13/5

10:45-18:50

1 stop6h 05m

£210

ChicagoPalm Springs

ORD - PSP

ORDPSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 26/5

06:15-13:55

1 stop9h 40m

Palm Springs

sáb. 30/5

06:05-14:20

1 stop6h 15m

£216

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 9/5

07:00-17:25

2 stops12h 25m

San Francisco

mié. 13/5

07:20-18:50

2 stops9h 30m

£219

ChicagoBurbank

ORD - BUR

ORDBUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/5

06:00-14:08

1 stop10h 08m

Burbank Bob Hope

mié. 6/5

07:00-19:52

1 stop10h 52m

£219

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 9/5

08:50-16:12

1 stop9h 22m

San Francisco

sáb. 9/5

19:59-06:40

1 stop8h 41m

£220

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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 25 marzo 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 25 marzo 2026.

The most flights from CHI to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (110 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 on average).

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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. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or Delta 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 - San Francisco 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 (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 £386, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £103. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around £110.

  • 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.

  • 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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