$41 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

Tue, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 15
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:18 pm - 6:03 amBUR-ORD
13h 45m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:08 am - 1:06 pmORD-BUR
7h 58m1 stop
$104Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Jul 11 - Tue, Jul 22
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 2:13 pmSNA-ORD
5h 28m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:18 pm - 7:03 pmORD-SNA
5h 45m1 stop
$105Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 16
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7:31 pm - 6:03 amSAN-ORD
8h 32m1 stop
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1:39 pm - 3:59 pmORD-SAN
4h 20mnonstop
$111
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Tue, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 15
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7:31 pm - 6:03 amSAN-ORD
8h 32m1 stop
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1:39 pm - 3:59 pmORD-SAN
4h 20mnonstop
$116
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Tue, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 22
Frontier Logo
4:44 pm - 11:07 pmSAN-ORD
4h 23mnonstop
Frontier Logo
1:39 pm - 3:59 pmORD-SAN
4h 20mnonstop
$117Frontier
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Tue, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 16
Frontier Logo
4:44 pm - 11:07 pmSAN-ORD
4h 23mnonstop
Frontier Logo
1:39 pm - 3:59 pmORD-SAN
4h 20mnonstop
$118Frontier
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Fri, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 1:20 pmSFO-MDW
4h 05mnonstop
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 6:25 pmMDW-SFO
4h 35mnonstop
$179Southwest
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Mon, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 21
Southwest Logo
4:20 pm - 12:30 amSFO-MDW
6h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:10 am - 1:45 pmMDW-SFO
4h 35mnonstop
$184Southwest
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Fri, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 4:54 amSAN-ORD
4h 09mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 12:15 pmORD-SAN
4h 20mnonstop
$186American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
11:08 pm - 5:24 amSFO-ORD
4h 16mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 9:15 amORD-SFO
4h 30mnonstop
$188American Airlines
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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$41
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Los Angeles 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 
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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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Cabin class types available on flights to California

Cabin classes available on flights to Chicago. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
First Class flights to Chicagofrom $751
Business Class flights to Chicagofrom $528
Prem Econ Class flights to Chicagofrom $546
Economy Class flights to Chicagofrom $120

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