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Cheap flights from Chicago to California from £52

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Spirit Airlines Logo
20:30 - 22:35ORD-LAS
4h 05mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
00:50 - 06:25LAS-ORD
3h 35mdirect
£101Spirit Airlines
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Wed, 25 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 08:34ORD-LAS
3h 54mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:29 - 23:53LAS-ORD
5h 24m1 stop
£102Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 7 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
Frontier Logo
05:30 - 07:56ORD-LAX
4h 26mdirect
Frontier Logo
19:00 - 10:02LAX-ORD
13h 02m1 stop
£106Frontier
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Sun, 2 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
Frontier Logo
07:15 - 14:46ORD-LAS
9h 31m1 stop
Frontier Logo
20:05 - 23:53LAS-ORD
25h 48m1 stop
£110Frontier
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Tue, 7 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct
United Airlines Logo
19:37 - 21:49ORD-LAS
4h 12mdirect
United Airlines Logo
23:59 - 05:33LAS-ORD
3h 34mdirect
£117United Airlines
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Sat, 8 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
American Airlines Logo
19:30 - 21:44ORD-LAS
4h 14mdirect
American Airlines Logo
23:55 - 05:45LAS-ORD
3h 50mdirect
£125American Airlines
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Sat, 8 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
United Airlines Logo
14:20 - 16:18ORD-LAS
3h 58mdirect
United Airlines Logo
17:27 - 23:15LAS-ORD
3h 48mdirect
£127United Airlines
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Sat, 11 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:00 - 14:10ORD-LAS
7h 10m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
15:00 - 23:10LAS-ORD
6h 10m1 stop
£130Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 17 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:05 - 20:21ORD-LAS
8h 16m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:21 - 19:55LAS-ORD
7h 34m1 stop
£144Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 1 Nov - Thu, 6 Nov
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:35ORD-LAX
4h 35mdirect
American Airlines Logo
00:45 - 06:43LAX-ORD
3h 58mdirect
£158American Airlines
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Thu, 6 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov

Delta flights from Chicago to California

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
Delta
8 Nov
ORD07:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 59m
1 stop
LAX14:49Los Angeles
8 Nov
LAX21:45Los Angeles
8h 57m
1 stop
ORD08:42Chicago O'Hare Intl
£159
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Delta
2 Nov
ORD13:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 46m
1 stop
LAX20:11Los Angeles
12 Nov
LAX05:25Los Angeles
6h 25m
1 stop
ORD13:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
£172
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Delta
30 Sept
ORD08:52Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 33m
1 stop
LAS12:25Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
7 Oct
LAS11:35Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
6h 48m
1 stop
ORD20:23Chicago O'Hare Intl
£178
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American Airlines flights from Chicago to California

Our best American Airlines deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
American Airlines
8 Nov
ORD19:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 14m
LAS21:44Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
15 Nov
LAS23:55Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 50m
ORD05:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
£125
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American Airlines
6 Nov
ORD06:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 35m
LAX08:35Los Angeles
10 Nov
LAX00:45Los Angeles
3h 58m
ORD06:43Chicago O'Hare Intl
£158
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American Airlines
30 Sept
ORD20:56Chicago O'Hare Intl
3h 57m
LAS22:53Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
2 Oct
LAS15:38Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 51m
ORD21:29Chicago O'Hare Intl
£251
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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 18 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to California that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/2

20:30-22:35

Nonstop4h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 27/2

00:50-06:25

Nonstop3h 35m

£101

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/10

06:40-08:34

Nonstop3h 54m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 11/10

16:29-23:53

1 stop5h 24m

£102

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/11

05:30-07:56

Nonstop4h 26m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/11

19:00-10:02

1 stop13h 02m

£106

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/10

07:15-14:46

1 stop9h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/10

20:05-23:53

1 stop25h 48m

£110

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/11

19:37-21:49

Nonstop4h 12m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 11/11

23:59-05:33

Nonstop3h 34m

£116

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/11

19:30-21:44

Nonstop4h 14m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 15/11

23:55-05:45

Nonstop3h 50m

£125

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/10

14:20-16:18

Nonstop3h 58m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 11/10

17:27-23:15

Nonstop3h 48m

£127

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/2

09:00-14:10

1 stop7h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 20/2

15:00-23:10

1 stop6h 10m

£130

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/11

14:05-20:21

1 stop8h 16m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 6/11

10:21-19:55

1 stop7h 34m

£144

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/11

06:00-08:35

Nonstop4h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/11

00:45-06:43

Nonstop3h 58m

£158

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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 January, then departing from Chicago during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £179.

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 £133. 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 £1,002.

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 £188. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to California is in the evening when prices are around £1,244.

What is the cheapest Chicago to California flight route?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles for the best Chicago - California flight prices

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 £198 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 £166 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?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Chicago to California.

Cheap Chicago to California flight deals and tips

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

Best price found

£97

Fastest flight time

3h 50m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

1 airport
The best one-way flight to California from Chicago in the past 72 hours is £97. The best return flight deal from Chicago to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £1,244.
The fastest flight from Chicago to California takes 3h 50m
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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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to California?

    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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Rating
Free Cancellation
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom £84Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,023 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?

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