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Cheap flights from Chicago to California from £53

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to California departing on 23/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Spirit Airlines Logo
07:05 - 09:28ORD-LAX
4h 23mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:05 - 18:14LAX-ORD
4h 09mdirect
£73Spirit Airlines
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Sat, 30 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
Spirit Airlines Logo
07:05 - 09:28ORD-LAX
4h 23mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
23:39 - 05:40LAX-ORD
4h 01mdirect
£89Spirit Airlines
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Wed, 27 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
Logo
21:54 - 00:05ORD-LAS
4h 11mdirect
Logo
15:50 - 21:32LAS-ORD
3h 42mdirect
£106
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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
Southwest Logo
17:45 - 19:35ORD-LAS
3h 50mdirect
Southwest Logo
17:55 - 23:40LAS-ORD
3h 45mdirect
£120Southwest
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Tue, 16 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
Southwest Logo
13:00 - 15:05ORD-LAS
4h 05mdirect
Southwest Logo
16:55 - 22:35LAS-ORD
3h 40mdirect
£131Southwest
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Sat, 15 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
09:00 - 15:50ORD-LAS
8h 50m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
15:00 - 23:10LAS-ORD
6h 10m1 stop
£135Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 9 Dec - Fri, 12 Dec
United Airlines Logo
14:20 - 16:18ORD-LAS
3h 58mdirect
United Airlines Logo
23:59 - 05:39LAS-ORD
3h 40mdirect
£140United Airlines
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Wed, 8 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
United Airlines Logo
06:15 - 08:56ORD-SFO
4h 41mdirect
United Airlines Logo
16:55 - 23:12SFO-ORD
4h 17mdirect
£142United Airlines
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Wed, 27 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
08:20 - 16:09ORD-LAS
9h 49m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
12:40 - 23:59LAS-ORD
9h 19m1 stop
£145Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 7 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
Logo
14:07 - 20:03ORD-LAS
7h 56m1 stop
Logo
00:42 - 10:42LAS-ORD
8h 00m1 stop
£163
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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep

Delta flights from Chicago to California

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
Delta
30 Sept
ORD07:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 24m
1 stop
LAX12:19Los Angeles
7 Oct
LAX06:15Los Angeles
8h 35m
1 stop
ORD16:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
£164
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Delta
21 Oct
ORD13:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 46m
1 stop
LAX20:11Los Angeles
26 Oct
LAX07:00Los Angeles
8h 20m
1 stop
ORD17:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
£165
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Delta
5 Sept
ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 19m
1 stop
LAX20:19Los Angeles
12 Sept
LAX23:55Los Angeles
8h 15m
1 stop
ORD10:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
£166
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Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago to California

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
30 Aug
ORD07:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 23m
LAX09:28Los Angeles
6 Sept
LAX12:05Los Angeles
4h 09m
ORD18:14Chicago O'Hare Intl
£73
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Spirit Airlines
27 Aug
ORD07:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 23m
LAX09:28Los Angeles
30 Aug
LAX23:39Los Angeles
4h 01m
ORD05:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
£89
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Spirit Airlines
27 Aug
ORD20:47Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 56m
1 stop
LAX07:43Los Angeles
30 Aug
LAX23:39Los Angeles
4h 01m
ORD05:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
£99
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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 2 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to California that are best for you.

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Return

Price

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 30/8

07:05-09:28

Nonstop4h 23m

Los Angeles

Sat 6/9

12:05-18:14

Nonstop4h 09m

£73

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/8

07:05-09:28

Nonstop4h 23m

Los Angeles

Sat 30/8

23:39-05:40

Nonstop4h 01m

£89

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/9

21:54-00:05

Nonstop4h 11m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 22/9

15:50-21:32

Nonstop3h 42m

£106

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/9

17:45-19:35

Nonstop3h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 19/9

17:55-23:40

Nonstop3h 45m

£120

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/11

13:00-15:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 17/11

16:55-22:35

Nonstop3h 40m

£131

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/12

09:00-15:50

1 stop8h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 12/12

15:00-23:10

1 stop6h 10m

£135

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/10

14:20-16:18

Nonstop3h 58m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 13/10

23:59-05:39

Nonstop3h 40m

£140

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/8

06:15-08:56

Nonstop4h 41m

San Francisco

Sat 30/8

16:55-23:12

Nonstop4h 17m

£142

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/10

08:20-16:09

1 stop9h 49m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 11/10

12:40-23:59

1 stop9h 19m

£145

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/9

14:07-20:03

1 stop7h 56m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 13/9

00:42-10:42

1 stop8h 00m

£163

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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 £178.

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 £137. 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 £1,034.

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 £194. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to California is in the afternoon when prices are around £1,022.

What is the cheapest Chicago to California flight route?

Fly from Chicago Midway to San Jose 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 £204 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 £170 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

£53

Fastest flight time

3h 50m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

7 airports
The best one-way flight to California from Chicago in the past 72 hours is £53. The best return flight deal from Chicago to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £73.
The fastest flight from Chicago to California takes 3h 50m
Direct flights go from Chicago to California every day.
There are 7 airports near California: Los Angeles (LAX), Ontario (ONT), Palm Springs (PSP), San Francisco (SFO), Sacramento Intl (SMF), Burbank Bob Hope (BUR), 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 £87Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,058 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.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Chicago to California right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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