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Find cheap flights from Cali to Chicago from $181

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cali to Chicago departing on 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cali to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Cali to Chicago (CLO-ORD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cali to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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2:24 pm - 9:55 amCLO-ORD
19h 31m1 stop
5:05 am - 1:29 pmORD-CLO
8h 24m1 stop
$299Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Wed, Jun 5
2:24 pm - 11:29 pmCLO-ORD
9h 05m1 stop
5:00 am - 1:32 pmORD-CLO
8h 32m1 stop
$321Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
4:37 am - 12:32 amCLO-ORD
19h 55m3 stops
5:00 am - 1:32 pmORD-CLO
8h 32m1 stop
Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
2:24 pm - 9:55 amCLO-ORD
19h 31m1 stop
8:50 pm - 1:00 pmORD-CLO
16h 10m2 stops
Fri, May 31 - Wed, Jun 5
8:46 am - 12:29 amCLO-ORD
15h 43m1 stop
7:56 am - 5:03 pmORD-CLO
9h 07m1 stop
$429Copa Airlines
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Mon, May 13 - Thu, May 16
4:58 am - 1:18 pmCLO-ORD
8h 20m1 stop
7:56 am - 5:02 pmORD-CLO
9h 06m1 stop
$482Copa Airlines
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Tue, Jul 16 - Tue, Sep 17
9:09 pm - 12:37 pmCLO-ORD
15h 28m2 stops
1:55 am - 5:44 pmORD-CLO
15h 49m2 stops
$513Aeromexico
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Tue, Jun 25 - Thu, Jul 18
2:34 am - 11:58 pmCLO-ORD
21h 24m2 stops
2:00 am - 6:15 pmORD-CLO
16h 15m2 stops
$514Aeromexico
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Fri, Jun 21 - Fri, Jun 28
12:30 am - 10:24 pmCLO-ORD
21h 54m1 stop
6:53 pm - 1:20 pmORD-CLO
18h 27m1 stop
$519American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 26
12:30 am - 10:24 pmCLO-ORD
21h 54m1 stop
6:30 am - 8:44 pmORD-CLO
14h 14m2 stops
$523American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 26

Flights from Cali to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cali to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cali to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from Cali to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Cali, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cali to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cali to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cali to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $406 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and April, where the average cost of tickets is $671 and $670 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cali to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cali to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cali to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 35 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cali to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Spirit Airlines ($181) and LATAM Airlines ($262). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($299) and Copa Airlines ($429).

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$181
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Cali to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cali to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Cali to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cali to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cali to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $181 for a one-way ticket and $299 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cali and Chicago?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cali to Chicago?

    Cali airport is called Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl and the only airport in Chicago is Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cali to Chicago?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cali to Chicago?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Cali and Chicago, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cali to Chicago, Copa Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cali to Chicago are Copa Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $653 and an overall rating of 7.8, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $749 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cali to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cali to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cali to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Cali is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cali to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Cali with another airline. Booking your flights between Cali and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cali to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Cali up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 3 airlines serving from Cali to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cali to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cali to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 2834 reviews
7.2Entertainment
7.7Comfort
7.4Food
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
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Captain and Crew were excellent. The Boeing 737-800 was showing its age. In flight entertainment system was sluggish and my Business Class seat on the outbound flight had some mechanical issues. Only real problem was the location of the Gate in Panama PTY. It was a 40 minute hike from Security to the Gate. There should have been some sort of warning about the distance.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2024PTY - BWI
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Captain and Crew were excellent. The Boeing 737-800 was showing its age. In flight entertainment system was sluggish and my Business Class seat on the outbound flight had some mechanical issues. Only real problem was the location of the Gate in Panama PTY. It was a 40 minute hike from Security to the Gate. There should have been some sort of warning about the distance.

landed in panama it was in terminal one. We had to take a bus to terminal two for customs. Then back to terminal one. It was very frustrating. Then, on the way back from panama it was the same situation. We had to go back and forth between terminals to check in and drop our bags and then to board. When we were leaving, we had to wait in line for the boarding area and go through another gate security process. They told the bottles of water and coffee were bought while in line in the airport after we passed the main security. Ridiculous (and expensive). A much better communication system is needed.

This was my first time flying Copa but I'll definitely be back! Great service, professional agents, and delicious food for a fair price. Thanks for a great trip!

Very good, despite we had a delay because of some problems at the airport.

Horrible experience from start to end. Copa costumer service is non existent. They treat you bad. Everybody tells you different information. We didn’t received our luggage in the 1 day stop we did even we they said if was not going to be a problem. They didn’t respect the seats that we had and spread our family leaving in between of two big people who didn’t leave any space for me and crush me from side to side. I’ll never recommend Copa to anybody.

No cumpli mencionado trayecto por reasignacion de Copa Pero extraviaron mis maletas por su culpa

I was fortunate enough to have an entire row to myself and that was the highlight. Unfortunately, the flight was really turbulent which had no impact on how effective the crew was. However, I am disabled and should have boarded the flight first, but that wasn't the case. They also decided to take my bag at the gate because I had one too many and upon my picking it up at JFK it along with my rollator had been damaged. I am a vegan so the didn't have a proper meal for me and I was unable to view the entertainment because I didn't receive a set of headphones and if I needed to supply my own I wasn't made aware of that either. The crew was great, but overall everything was pretty lackluster.

Cons: "Sure. I had booked a two week vacation in Brazil. All hotels, car rental and guides booked. Copa changed my fligjt at the last minute and out of the 14 days vacatipn I had in Brazil, they would have me spend 6 days in Panama City!!! Lost of small fortune with hotels, car rentals amd had to buy another ticket with Latam. They are a scam!!"
Cons: "Due the COVID-19 El Salvador closed its boarders, leaving me unable to fly. I have sent two emails, called and spoke to a customer service representative who treated me unprofessionally and rude. After that I have been calling numerous times with a wait of over 25 minutes each time and I still have to answer from you as a company. I am extremely disappointed and want an answer soon."
Pros: "Crew was great. Food was acceptable. Really comfortable flight."
Cons: "Entertainment could have been better. Tvs per seat to wAtch movies what we want"

The plane was old and in new of a cleaning up and renovating on the interior. Seats and carpets were very worn and dirty looking. Cushioning on the seats was broken down and not as comfortable as newer jet seats. Food was a little below average but okay. Staff were friendly and hard working but did not pick up debris or food they spilled when collecting from the customers. But they were very helpful and professional.

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

lounge was the highlight - seats weren't that comfortable - it was a full flight but no complaints

The seat are terrible. Don’t even think of sleeping on a Spirit flight. The kids that run the plane aka flight attendants are pretty rude and straight forward. They get the job done but without class.

I had a death in my family and booked my flight on Spirit. My flight was cancelled the morning of my flight, no explanation, no help to rebook, nobody to talk to. The next available flight was 2days later !!!! Terrible airline, will NEVER fly with them again!

They took a horrible route with a lot of turbulence and I eneded up getting sick. Even if the flight takes longer. Don't put people life at risk just to get to the airport on time.

Every thing was fine ,low price,easy on time ,clean, good staff, really no issues

Had to board plan 2x due to lack of security check after 1st boarding

Miserable. The crew was rude, the flight was delayed 5 hours for mechanical reasons and then “weather” even though other planes were leaving.

They kept Changing the flight times. It was delayed several times and at one point it was supposed to depart at 3.40am! At which point we ended up staying overnight and booked long a separate United flight for early morning departure. The spirit flight then got moved up and left at 1.30 in the morning when it was supposed to leave at 9.40pm the night before.

Flight was delayed...not horribly late. Just before push back engine shut down for a quick replacement item that took about five minutes. After that, everything was smooth and the pilot was able to make up time in the air so that our arrival time was not too far off the original anticipated arrival time.

Only inflight purchases for food and water. Nothing comes with ticket price. Have to purchase bags, food...

The flight was delayed almost two hours on the front end, and an hour on the backend once we landed and waited for a gate to open up. We were told to remain in our seats during that whole delay and I had to go to the bathroom badly. I was unable to hold it and was forced to urinate in my pants while in my seat. I then had to sit in it until we finally deboarded and I was able to change my clothes.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cali to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/18Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
9h 05mCLO-ORD
$181
5/21Tue
2 stops
14h 02mCLO-ORD
$191
5/18Sat
2 stops
17h 06mCLO-ORD
$203
5/18Sat
3 stops
17h 29mCLO-ORD
$213
5/21Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
9h 02mCLO-ORD
$229
9/18Wed
2 stopsLATAM Airlines
16h 00mCLO-ORD
$262
6/1Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
18h 47mCLO-ORD
$292
6/16Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
23h 28mCLO-ORD
$374
6/30Sun
2 stopsLATAM Airlines
25h 08mCLO-ORD
$421
6/30Sun
1 stopCopa Airlines
8h 20mCLO-ORD
$514

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Last minute flights from Cali to Chicago

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Cali to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/4Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 33mCLO-ORD
5/18Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
18h 52mORD-CLO
$273
5/4Sat
multi-stop
9h 33mCLO-ORD
5/18Sat
multi-stop
13h 24mORD-CLO
$330
5/4Sat
multi-stop
9h 33mCLO-ORD
5/18Sat
multi-stop
16h 23mORD-CLO
$386
5/4Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 47mCLO-ORD
5/18Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
18h 19mORD-CLO
$456
5/3Fri
multi-stopCopa Airlines
9h 06mCLO-ORD
5/7Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
30h 03mORD-CLO
$488
5/3Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 58mCLO-ORD
5/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 35mORD-CLO
$541
5/3Fri
multi-stopCopa Airlines
15h 43mCLO-ORD
5/7Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
9h 07mORD-CLO
$545
5/3Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 58mCLO-ORD
5/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 35mORD-CLO
$549

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Cali - Chicago Flights

Departure:

Cali (CLO)Colombia

Destination:

Chicago (ORD)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Cali

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