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$134 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cali

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Cheapest round-trip
$311
Overall average: $531
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/11Sat 5/30
ORD - CLO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$134
Typical prices: $179-$192
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/25
ORD - CLO • 1 stop
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Spirit Airlines
Cheapest • from $311 (round-trip)
Copa Airlines
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Chicago and Cali. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Panama City (PTY)
Cheapest • Avg $526 (round-trip)
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Shortest trip • 8h 08m (one-way)
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September
Cheapest • 29% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cali (ORD-CLO)

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

Wed, Mar 11 - Sat, May 30
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8:16 pm - 1:19 pm
ORD
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CLO
17h 03m
1 stop
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2:24 pm - 12:14 am
CLO
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ORD
9h 50m
1 stop
$311Spirit Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
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6:36 pm - 1:19 pm
ORD
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CLO
18h 43m
1 stop
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2:24 pm - 10:36 am
CLO
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ORD
20h 12m
1 stop
$312Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
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5:05 am - 1:19 pm
ORD
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CLO
8h 14m
1 stop
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2:24 pm - 8:25 am
CLO
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ORD
18h 01m
1 stop
$323Spirit Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
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5:05 am - 12:58 pm
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CLO
7h 53m
1 stop
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1:53 pm - 12:24 am
CLO
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ORD
10h 31m
1 stop
$324Spirit Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
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7:20 am - 1:19 pm
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CLO
29h 59m
1 stop
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1:53 pm - 9:17 pm
CLO
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ORD
31h 24m
1 stop
$334Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
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6:10 pm - 1:19 pm
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CLO
19h 09m
1 stop
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2:24 pm - 11:17 pm
CLO
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ORD
8h 53m
1 stop
$335Spirit Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 17
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8:06 am - 5:36 pm
ORD
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CLO
9h 30m
1 stop
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12:06 pm - 1:13 am
CLO
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ORD
13h 07m
1 stop
$345Copa Airlines
Mon, Mar 30 - Wed, Apr 8
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11:20 pm - 10:20 am
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CLO
11h 00m
1 stop
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11:10 am - 9:20 pm
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ORD
10h 10m
1 stop
$349Avianca
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
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7:17 am - 8:16 am
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CLO
24h 59m
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2:24 pm - 11:17 pm
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ORD
8h 53m
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$352Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
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7:17 am - 8:16 am
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CLO
24h 59m
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2:24 pm - 11:17 pm
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8h 53m
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$353Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Cali flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cali, 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cali is September, where tickets cost $336 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $895 and $531 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cali, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cali, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$134
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 90% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Chicago to Cali

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Cali based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Cali flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cali was $134 for a one-way ticket and $311 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Cali from Chicago.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Cali?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Cali are Copa Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $454 and an overall rating of 7.5, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $620 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

    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 Chicago to Cali.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cali from Chicago 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 Chicago to Cali?

    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 Cali with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago and CLO 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 Chicago to Cali?

    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 Cali from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Chicago to Cali

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Cali. 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.
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7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1557 reviews
6.8Food
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
7.8Boarding
6.8Entertainment
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Copa staff at PTY and one particular crew member were unhelpful & rude.

6.0 GoodOluwaseyi, Feb 2026
PTY - POS
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Copa staff at PTY and one particular crew member were unhelpful & rude.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

Flight to Tampa was delayed taking off due to plane arriving late but no other issues

As previously stated the delay I experienced flying from Wichita to Chicago caused a host of issues. When I finally was able to be booked on the last remaining American flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, the gate changed four times with the last change occurring very near the scheduled boarding time. While I didn't have a problem moving from gate to gate, I did notice and make note of others that had mobility issues and had to move each time for the gate change.

Maintenance took a very long time and then we were in a holding pattern. While a one-off maintenance issue is standard, there were delays on both of my flights for this trip based on maintenance issues with the planes, which delayed both flights over 45 minutes. Thankfully, I didn't have any connections but it wasn't an experience that would make me pick AA if I have other options.

No Snacks or Entertainment. The flight was short, snacks should still be given.

See prior comment about how Kayak mishandled my reservation and delayed my arrival by 6 hours.

Boarding delayed 20 minutes for no reason, no wifi, in flight entertainment, or snacks / waters?

Delayed an hour due to operational issues. Minimal apologies or care for the significant inconvenience caused. Landed at nearly 1am and they still couldn’t find ground staff to get us off the plane promptly.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

We were upgraded to First Class and it was a great flight

Horrible experience with Avianca, they delayed their flight and when we arrived to NYC, AVIANCA took 1 hr y 30 mins to park the airplane and all passenger get off the plane, it made me lost all my trains to get back home and I came back to my place at 3 am instead of 12 am. On the top of that their plane seat are so uncomfortable and is not enough space and killed my legs and knees, Avianca used to be good when it was a Colombian company, now after Brasilian company bought them, their service quality is bad and their flights are delayed and oversold.

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral and avianca lost my check in luggage

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

only a bag of chips and a bottle of water in business class was served

Avianca has transitioned from full service legacy airline to "low cost" but has now became a strange hybrid (minimum leg space, started offering business class in domestic flights again, charges passenger for printing boarding pass, etc.). National and international coverage and destinations are really wide but service is not at its best

We found the chairs to be really uncomfortable. It’s also really unacceptable that no form of food or drink is included in a 6+ hour flight

Not good, tried to purchase a first class upgrade and they couldn’t get it done. Was super uncomfortable the whole time.

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

Flight was delayed for 12 h. They should stop overlooking flights.

All of our flights were canceled, though every other airline was flying out and in

I know it's a low-cost airline. However, the seats are very basic, so after two hours of travel, they feel very uncomfortable and cannot be reclined. The two flights from Bogota to Orlando and the return flight were very punctual. The check-in process on the app works very well. I really liked the self-check-in process for luggage at the Orlando airport; it was quick, easy, and very convenient.

Good! But your flight crews don’t need to ‘eat the mics’ when making announcements. If they held the mics 3 to 4 inches away from their mouths, we could understand them so much better. Otherwise, all is well.

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

It ran smoothly even though we were in a high season.

Spirit Airlines has a reputation for being a terrible, cheap airline, this is why. I took a gamble on them, having never flown with them before, and the flight got cancelled. First they delayed the flight about 4 times before finally canceling it because a flight attendant didn’t show up to work that day. That’s so stupid. When I asked a ticketing agent she said that’s “company policy”. A company policy that inconveniences hundreds of passengers because a single flight attendant didn’t show is ridiculous and inefficient. I will never, ever try flying Spirit Airlines again.

Cancelled my flight and the earliest that they are willing give me for the next flight which was 3 days later on a weekday. Only accommodation they are willing to give was $30 airline credit that will expire in 1 year

Flight was canceled, huge lines to get baggage returned. Most other airlines had delays but not widespread cancellations like Spirit.

never ever fly spirit airlines you will be screwed in the end

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