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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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, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10

5:00 pm - 11:10 pmSAN-ORD

4h 10mnonstop

9:00 am - 11:25 amORD-SAN

4h 25mnonstop

$157Alaska Airlines

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Mon, Dec 29 - Fri, Jan 9

5:31 pm - 11:59 pmSAN-ORD

4h 28mnonstop

10:01 pm - 12:38 pmORD-SAN

16h 37m1 stop

$158Multiple Airlines

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Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 13

6:34 am - 12:12 amSAN-ORD

15h 38m1 stop

1:24 pm - 2:10 pmORD-SAN

50h 46m2 stops

$162Frontier

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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13

5:53 pm - 11:50 pmSAN-ORD

3h 57mnonstop

3:05 pm - 5:33 pmORD-SAN

4h 28mnonstop

$163Hawaiian Airlines

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Wed, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 7

1:25 pm - 7:46 pmSAN-ORD

4h 21mnonstop

6:10 pm - 8:45 pmORD-SAN

4h 35mnonstop

$165American Airlines

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Mon, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 12

11:59 pm - 12:53 pmLAX-ORD

10h 54m1 stop

1:48 pm - 9:44 amORD-LAX

21h 56m2 stops

$165Spirit Airlines

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Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 17

12:42 pm - 12:43 amLAX-ORD

10h 01m1 stop

6:30 am - 8:56 amORD-LAX

4h 26mnonstop

$166Frontier

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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24

5:45 am - 12:00 pmLAX-ORD

4h 15mnonstop

4:58 pm - 8:59 pmORD-LAX

6h 01m1 stop

$168Spirit Airlines

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Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 4

1:05 pm - 7:26 pmSAN-ORD

4h 21mnonstop

6:10 pm - 8:45 pmORD-SAN

4h 35mnonstop

$170American Airlines

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Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 11

9:30 am - 11:10 pmSFO-ORD

11h 40m1 stop

2:59 pm - 11:33 pmORD-SFO

10h 34m1 stop

$274Hawaiian Airlines

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Cheapest round-trip

$157

Overall average: $476

Alaska Airlines

Tue 3/3Tue 3/10

SAN - ORD • Non-stop

Cheapest one-way

$57

Typical prices: $216-$276

Spirit Airlines

Tue 11/18

BUR - ORD • 1 stop

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Useful Info

Low season	January
High season	November
Cheapest flight	$57

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.

Flight from Burbank to Chicago O'Hare Airport

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.

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

First Class flights to Chicagofrom $683

Business Class flights to Chicagofrom $723

Prem Econ Class flights to Chicagofrom $525

Economy Class flights to Chicagofrom $159

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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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