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Cheap flights from Chicago to California from £39

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21:54 - 23:59ORD-LAS
4h 05mdirect
17:25 - 22:57LAS-ORD
3h 32mdirect
£90Spirit Airlines
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Tue, 7 Jan - Wed, 8 Jan
21:54 - 23:59ORD-LAS
4h 05mdirect
17:25 - 22:57LAS-ORD
3h 32mdirect
£91Spirit Airlines
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17:40 - 09:04LAX-ORD
13h 24m1 stop
£101Frontier
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23:00 - 13:36LAS-ORD
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£103Frontier
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20:04 - 22:15ORD-LAS
4h 11mdirect
07:00 - 12:45LAS-ORD
3h 45mdirect
£110United Airlines
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21:54 - 23:59ORD-LAS
4h 05mdirect
20:18 - 14:00LAS-ORD
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00:50 - 06:23LAS-ORD
3h 33mdirect
£133United Airlines
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19:00 - 08:36ORD-LAS
15h 36m1 stop
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£158Alaska Airlines
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15:35 - 22:13ORD-SFO
8h 38m1 stop
10:46 - 16:58SFO-ORD
4h 12mdirect
£179Alaska Airlines
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13:39 - 15:45ORD-LAS
4h 06mdirect
£39Spirit Airlines
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4h 27mdirect
£40Frontier
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4h 09mdirect
£55United Airlines
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07:00 - 14:33ORD-LAS
9h 33m1 stop
£59United Airlines
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19:00 - 22:10ORD-SFO
5h 10mdirect
£78Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 26 Feb
15:35 - 22:13ORD-ONT
8h 38m1 stop
£86Alaska Airlines
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10:30 - 17:58ORD-LAS
9h 28m1 stop
£93Delta
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6h 56m1 stop
£97Sun Country Air
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£97Sun Country Air
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8h 30m1 stop
£101Delta
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£306Alaska Airlines
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£319Delta
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10:35 - 13:28ORD-SFO
4h 53mdirect
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£319United Airlines
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05:15 - 11:32SFO-ORD
4h 17mdirect
£320United Airlines
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13h 10m1 stop
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£397Sun Country Air
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06:15 - 11:40ORD-ONT
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6h 20m1 stop
£406Southwest
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7h 05m1 stop
£446Southwest
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12:40 - 20:44ORD-ONT
10h 04m2 stops
10:35 - 23:57ONT-ORD
11h 22m2 stops
£1,166
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21:54 - 23:59ORD-LAS
4h 05mdirect
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3h 32mdirect
£91Spirit Airlines
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07:00 - 12:45LAS-ORD
3h 45mdirect
£110United Airlines
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06:00 - 12:05LAX-ORD
4h 05mdirect
£114Spirit Airlines
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£133Spirit Airlines
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£180Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 14 Feb - Wed, 19 Feb
18:55 - 21:54ORD-SFO
4h 59mdirect
10:46 - 16:58SFO-ORD
4h 12mdirect
£188Alaska Airlines
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20:44 - 23:02ORD-LAS
4h 18mdirect
07:00 - 12:37LAS-ORD
3h 37mdirect
£198American Airlines
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12:25 - 15:18ORD-SFO
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23:50 - 06:04SFO-ORD
4h 14mdirect
£329American Airlines
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06:00 - 08:05ORD-LAS
4h 05mdirect
17:55 - 23:40LAS-ORD
3h 45mdirect
£390Southwest
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Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago to California

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
7 Jan
ORD21:54Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 05m
LAS23:59Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
8 Jan
LAS17:25Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 32m
ORD22:57Chicago O'Hare Intl
Spirit Airlines
7 Jan
ORD21:54Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 05m
LAS23:59Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
8 Jan
LAS17:25Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 32m
ORD22:57Chicago O'Hare Intl
Spirit Airlines
11 Dec
ORD21:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 03m
1 stop
BUR10:13Burbank Bob Hope
14 Dec
BUR18:13Burbank Bob Hope
9h 17m
1 stop
ORD05:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

Southwest flights from Chicago to California

Our best Southwest deals on Chicago to California flight tickets
Southwest
1 Mar
ORD07:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 20m
2 stops
LAS13:20Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
4 Mar
LAS09:40Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
3h 40m
ORD15:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
Southwest
23 Jan
ORD12:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
10h 20m
2 stops
SFO20:35San Francisco
1 Feb
SFO05:10San Francisco
11h 00m
1 stop
ORD18:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
Southwest
3 Dec
ORD19:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
17h 25m
1 stop
LAX10:35Los Angeles
4 Dec
LAX14:25Los Angeles
6h 40m
1 stop
ORD23:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to California

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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 Monday when prices can be found for as low as £0. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Friday 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 £289.

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

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 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to California flight.

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Best price found

£39

Fastest flight time

4h 05m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

6 airports
The best one-way flight to California from Chicago in the past 72 hours is £39. The best return flight deal from Chicago to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £90.
The fastest flight from Chicago to California takes 4h 05m
Direct flights go from Chicago to California every day.
There are 6 airports near California: Los Angeles (LAX), Ontario (ONT), Palm Springs (PSP), San Francisco (SFO), Burbank Bob Hope (BUR), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)

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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.

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Best airlines flying from Chicago to California

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom £102Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,173 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom £217Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,171 reviews
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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.

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