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United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:13ORD-LAS
4h 13mdirect
United Airlines Logo
23:59 - 05:31LAS-ORD
3h 32mdirect
£100United Airlines
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So, 15 Feb - Mi, 18 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:58 - 19:04ORD-LAS
4h 06mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:59 - 00:12LAS-ORD
21h 13m1 stop
£102Multiple Airlines
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Di, 2 Dez - Do, 4 Dez
Southwest Logo
07:15 - 09:30ORD-LAS
4h 15mdirect
Southwest Logo
09:45 - 15:25LAS-ORD
3h 40mdirect
£107Southwest
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Di, 20 Jan - Fr, 23 Jan
Southwest Logo
14:15 - 18:50ORD-LAS
6h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
17:00 - 22:35LAS-ORD
3h 35mdirect
£108Southwest
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Mi, 18 Feb - Sa, 21 Feb
Spirit Airlines Logo
19:44 - 22:29ORD-LAX
4h 45mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
23:59 - 06:05LAX-ORD
4h 06mdirect
£124Spirit Airlines
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Do, 18 Dez - Do, 25 Dez
Spirit Airlines Logo
15:26 - 09:30ORD-LAX
20h 04m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:35 - 20:09LAX-ORD
7h 34m1 stop
£135Spirit Airlines
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Sa, 6 Dez - Sa, 13 Dez
Frontier Logo
15:27 - 20:31ORD-LAX
7h 04m1 stop
Frontier Logo
15:58 - 00:12LAX-ORD
6h 14m1 stop
£141Frontier
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Do, 18 Dez - Do, 25 Dez
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:55 - 15:22ORD-LAS
8h 27m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:34 - 20:02LAS-ORD
7h 28m1 stop
£152Alaska Airlines
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So, 14 Dez - Do, 18 Dez
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:39 - 15:44ORD-LAS
9h 05m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:19 - 05:02LAS-ORD
8h 43m1 stop
£155Alaska Airlines
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Di, 6 Jan - Di, 6 Jan
Frontier Logo
15:27 - 17:46ORD-LAS
4h 19mdirect
Frontier Logo
00:59 - 00:12LAS-ORD
21h 13m1 stop
£161Frontier
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Do, 18 Dez - Mi, 24 Dez

Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago to California

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
18 Dec
ORD19:44Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 45m
LAX22:29Los Angeles
25 Dec
LAX23:59Los Angeles
4h 06m
ORD06:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
£124
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Spirit Airlines
6 Dec
ORD15:26Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 04m
2 stops
LAX09:30Los Angeles
13 Dec
LAX10:35Los Angeles
7h 34m
1 stop
ORD20:09Chicago O'Hare Intl
£135
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Spirit Airlines
30 Dec
ORD19:44Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 45m
LAX22:29Los Angeles
4 Jan
LAX23:59Los Angeles
4h 06m
ORD06:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
£151
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Frontier flights from Chicago to California

Our best Frontier deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
Frontier
18 Dec
ORD15:27Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 04m
1 stop
LAX20:31Los Angeles
25 Dec
LAX15:58Los Angeles
6h 14m
1 stop
ORD00:12Chicago O'Hare Intl
£141
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Frontier
18 Dec
ORD15:27Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 19m
LAS17:46Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
24 Dec
LAS00:59Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
21h 13m
1 stop
ORD00:12Chicago O'Hare Intl
£161
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Frontier
15 Nov
ORD07:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 18m
1 stop
SFO09:33San Francisco
18 Nov
SFO20:55San Francisco
32h 51m
2 stops
ORD07:46Chicago O'Hare Intl
£210
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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, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 5 November 2025.
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ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

So 15/2

06:00-08:13

Nonstop4h 13m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mi 18/2

23:59-05:31

Nonstop3h 32m

£100

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Di 2/12

16:58-19:04

Nonstop4h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Do 4/12

00:59-00:12

1 stop21h 13m

£102

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Di 20/1

07:15-09:30

Nonstop4h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fr 23/1

09:45-15:25

Nonstop3h 40m

£107

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mi 18/2

14:15-18:50

1 stop6h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sa 21/2

17:00-22:35

Nonstop3h 35m

£108

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Do 18/12

19:44-22:29

Nonstop4h 45m

Los Angeles

Do 25/12

23:59-06:05

Nonstop4h 06m

£124

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sa 6/12

15:26-09:30

2 stops20h 04m

Los Angeles

Sa 13/12

10:35-20:09

1 stop7h 34m

£135

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Do 18/12

15:27-20:31

1 stop7h 04m

Los Angeles

Do 25/12

15:58-00:12

1 stop6h 14m

£141

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

So 14/12

08:55-15:22

1 stop8h 27m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Do 18/12

10:34-20:02

1 stop7h 28m

£152

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Di 6/1

08:39-15:44

1 stop9h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Di 6/1

18:19-05:02

1 stop8h 43m

£155

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Do 18/12

15:27-17:46

Nonstop4h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mi 24/12

00:59-00:12

1 stop21h 13m

£161

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

If you are unable to visit California during the month of September, then departing from Chicago during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £187.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to California is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as £138. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to depart from Chicago because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around £1,046.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as £196. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to California is in the evening when prices are around £1,298.

What is the cheapest Chicago to California flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around £207 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Chicago for as low as £174 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago to California flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 5% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to California flight.

Cheap Chicago to California flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Chicago to California

Fastest flight time

3h 57m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

1 airport
The fastest flight from Chicago to California takes 3h 57m
Direct flights go from Chicago to California every day.
There is 1 airport near California: Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)
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    Prices for flights from Chicago to California are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to California?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to California.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

    The required travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Chicago to California?

Best airlines flying from Chicago to California

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom £88Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,113 reviews
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Chicago to California?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to California from Chicago.

Can I find flights from Chicago to California with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from Chicago to California with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights from Chicago to California?

momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to California from Chicago. Filter by price, airline, airports, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.

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