$77 Find Cheap Flights from California to Chicago

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Cheap Flights from California to Chicago

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from California 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from California to Chicago

Mon, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 14
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:34 pm - 12:17 amBUR-ORD
8h 43m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 3:45 pmORD-BUR
11h 05m1 stop
$142Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 18
Frontier Logo
2:15 pm - 12:44 amLAX-ORD
8h 29m1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:25 am - 9:51 amORD-LAX
4h 26mnonstop
$144Frontier
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Mon, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:31 pm - 10:40 pmSAN-ORD
6h 09m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 11:20 amORD-SAN
5h 00mnonstop
$145Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:22 am - 8:48 pmLAX-ORD
9h 26m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 12:25 amORD-LAX
19h 20m1 stop
$146Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:54 pmSAN-ORD
3h 54mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:54 pm - 5:19 pmORD-SAN
4h 25mnonstop
$147Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 25
Southwest Logo
8:40 am - 4:45 pmSAN-ORD
6h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 10:25 amORD-SAN
6h 10m1 stop
$152Southwest
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Tue, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 22
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 6:59 pmSAN-ORD
4h 39mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 10:59 pmORD-SAN
5h 00mnonstop
$153Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 22
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:19 pm - 11:59 pmSAN-ORD
4h 40mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 6:50 pmORD-SAN
5h 00mnonstop
$159Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 18
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
5:19 pm - 11:59 pmSAN-ORD
4h 40mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 6:50 pmORD-SAN
5h 00mnonstop
$163Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 15
Southwest Logo
7:05 am - 4:25 pmSAN-ORD
7h 20m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:55 pm - 11:20 pmORD-SAN
6h 25m1 stop
$196Southwest
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$142
Typical prices: $241-415
Spirit Airlines
Mon 10/6Tue 10/14
BUR - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$147
Typical prices: $346-539
Alaska Airlines
Tue 11/4Tue 11/4
SAN - ORD • Non-stop
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$77
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Chicago O'Hare Airport

Flights from California to Chicago: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to Chicago 
RodFlew with United AirlinesSAN-ORDSep 2024
Yes! Don’t reserve a flight with less than 1 1/2 hour connection time or you have a good possibility of missing your connection.
GeraldFlew with Alaska AirlinesSFO-ORDOct 2024
Book a flight as early in the day as possible to avoid incoming flight delays.
KimFlew with American AirlinesSNA-ORDNov 2024
Bring extra foods and buy extra drinks bring your meds
ShirleyFlew with United AirlinesLAX-ORDMay 2024
Check-in using the United AirLines app to access your boarding pass. Arrive at least two hours early at LAX airport.

FAQs for booking flights from California to Chicago

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California 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 California to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from California 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 California 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 California with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California 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 California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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