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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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$100

Overall average: $303

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Cheapest non-stop

$107

Typical prices: $169-$307

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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

Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 18

10:59 am - 4:52 pm

LAS

ORD

27h 53m1 stop

10:41 pm - 12:59 am

ORD

LAS

4h 18mnonstop

$100Frontier

Fri, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 18

3:42 pm - 9:32 pm

LAS

ORD

3h 50mnonstop

6:30 am - 8:19 pm

ORD

LAS

15h 49m1 stop

$103Frontier

Fri, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 19

1:01 am - 2:17 pm

LAS

ORD

11h 16m1 stop

9:59 pm - 12:20 am

ORD

LAS

4h 21mnonstop

$110Multiple Airlines

Thu, May 14 - Tue, May 19

11:59 pm - 5:31 am

LAS

ORD

3h 32mnonstop

8:53 pm - 10:54 pm

ORD

LAS

4h 01mnonstop

$111Spirit Airlines

Fri, Jan 9 - Wed, Jan 14

9:17 am - 9:32 pm

LAX

ORD

10h 15m1 stop

2:18 pm - 9:50 pm

ORD

LAX

9h 32m1 stop

$139Multiple Airlines

Thu, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 21

7:18 pm - 7:54 am

LAX

ORD

10h 36m1 stop

9:00 am - 6:23 pm

ORD

LAX

11h 23m1 stop

$150Spirit Airlines

Wed, Feb 4 - Sat, Feb 7

5:10 pm - 11:37 pm

SAN

ORD

4h 27mnonstop

9:00 am - 11:43 am

ORD

SAN

4h 43mnonstop

$156Alaska Airlines

Wed, Jan 14 - Sat, Jan 17

2:11 pm - 8:25 pm

SAN

ORD

4h 14mnonstop

9:05 am - 11:48 am

ORD

SAN

4h 43mnonstop

$157United Airlines

Sat, Jan 10 - Tue, Jan 13

2:11 pm - 8:25 pm

SAN

ORD

4h 14mnonstop

2:40 pm - 8:49 pm

ORD

SAN

8h 09m1 stop

$163United Airlines

Sun, Jan 25 - Sat, Jan 31

7:00 am - 11:37 pm

SFO

ORD

14h 37m1 stop

9:00 am - 9:55 pm

ORD

SFO

14h 55m2 stops

$266Alaska Airlines

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High season	July
Cheapest flight	$66

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.

Flight from Las Vegas to Chicago O'Hare Airport

RodFlew with United Airlines

SAN

ORD

Sep 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.

FrancisFlew with United Airlines

LAX

ORD

Sep 2024

Check the weather, or bring a. Raincoat! Being from sunny California, I forget it isn’t always sunshine in other states!

GeraldFlew with Alaska Airlines

SFO

ORD

Oct 2024

Book a flight as early in the day as possible to avoid incoming flight delays.

KimFlew with American Airlines

SNA

ORD

Nov 2024

Bring extra foods and buy extra drinks bring your meds

ShirleyFlew with United Airlines

LAX

ORD

May 2024

Check-in using the United AirLines app to access your boarding pass. Arrive at least two hours early at LAX airport.

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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First Class flights to Chicagofrom $573

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Economy Class flights to Chicagofrom $155

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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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