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$78+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Big Bear Lake, CA

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CHI — LAX
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Big Bear Lake

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Big Bear Lake flight deals. Data was last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$134
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$78
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$244
From Chicago (CHI) to Big Bear Lake
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Big Bear Lake
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Big Bear Lake. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:30 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1611:10 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop11h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$134
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/56:30 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/96:15 amLAX - ORD
1 stop10h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$135
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/226:20 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
Sun 8/314:49 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 22mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$136
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/306:20 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
Tue 9/26:45 amLAX - ORD
1 stop12h 57mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/127:09 pmORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 31mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/2012:05 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/11$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/86:30 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1412:05 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$139
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/226:20 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
Sun 8/244:49 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 22mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/187:09 pmORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/211:45 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$142
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/310:42 amORD - LAX
1 stop11h 26mFrontier
Fri 10/105:41 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 18mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$143
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/285:10 amORD - LAX
1 stop9h 03mFrontier
Sun 10/54:21 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 22mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$144
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/287:05 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 23mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/212:14 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$145
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/54:48 pmMDW - LAX
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Fri 9/126:35 amLAX - MDW
1 stop7h 18mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$157

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Big Bear Lake that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Big Bear Lake that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/25

6:20 am-8:49 am

Nonstop4h 29m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/11

4:21 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

$135

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

8:25 am-5:30 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/4

4:51 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

$136

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-9:29 am

Nonstop4h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/7

1:15 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$136

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

7:09 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/22

12:05 pm-6:14 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

$138

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

12:54 pm-3:24 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

12:05 pm-6:14 pm

Nonstop4h 09m

$138

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/5

12:54 pm-3:24 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/8

5:50 am-11:59 am

Nonstop4h 09m

$138

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/12

12:54 pm-3:24 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/14

5:50 am-11:59 am

Nonstop4h 09m

$140

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/14

6:30 am-8:59 am

Nonstop4h 29m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/17

7:20 am-9:28 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$143

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

7:20 am-1:18 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/10

4:41 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

$143

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/11

6:30 am-8:59 am

Nonstop4h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/16

7:20 am-9:28 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$143

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Big Bear Lake

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Big Bear Lake

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Big Bear Lake?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Big Bear Lake. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Big Bear Lake. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Big Bear Lake?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Big Bear Lake (average of $246). Flying from Chicago to Big Bear Lake in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to BB9?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Big Bear Lake. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Big Bear Lake, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Big Bear Lake?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Big Bear Lake. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Big Bear Lake flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Big Bear Lake

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Big Bear Lake. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to BB9 are scheduled on a Thursday (130 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (62 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Big Bear Lake?

Reviews of airlines servicing Big Bear Lake

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Big Bear Lake. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Big Bear Lake. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Big Bear Lake by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,045 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,219 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Big Bear Lake?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Big Bear Lake is generally $787, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $71. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $79 for that flight.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Big Bear Lake?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Big Bear Lake (average of $246). Flying from Chicago to Big Bear Lake in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Chicago to Big Bear Lake

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Big Bear Lake. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$80Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$81Average$142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$144Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$147Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$167Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$185Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$190Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$192Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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