How long is the flight from Illinois to Cali?

A quick flight from Illinois to Cali can take about 8h. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $390. The distance from Illinois to Cali is about 2748 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Cali one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to Cali are Spirit Airlines ($92), Avianca ($155), and Copa Airlines ($167).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cali ranges from 1.2 - 5.5 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Cali when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cali, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Illinois to Cali?

When booking a flight from Illinois to Cali, you may want to consider flying on Copa Airlines, Avianca or Spirit Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cali from Illinois?

Located just 12.1 mi from the city center, Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl (CLO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cali from Illinois.

Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Cali that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Cali flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Cali?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Cali.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Cali?

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Sun 12/287:11 amORD - CLO

2 stops13h 35mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/307:00 amCLO - ORD

1 stop18h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$675

Fri 12/267:33 amORD - CLO

2 stops21h 09mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/283:11 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop9h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$809

Thu 12/258:05 pmORD - CLO

2 stops26h 32mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/1412:03 pmCLO - ORD

2 stops20h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$848

Fri 12/267:33 amORD - CLO

1 stop29h 38mCopa Airlines

Sun 12/285:01 amCLO - ORD

1 stop20h 04mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$850

Sat 12/2711:51 pmORD - CLO

1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/510:25 pmCLO - ORD

2 stops39h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$886

Sun 12/288:03 amORD - CLO

2 stops12h 43mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/17:00 amCLO - ORD

2 stops15h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$916

Mon 12/293:26 pmORD - CLO

1 stop8h 04mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/13:20 pmCLO - ORD

2 stops32h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$973

Mon 12/293:26 pmORD - CLO

1 stop8h 04mSpirit Airlines

Thu 1/13:20 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop10h 10mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$1,055

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Sat 1/315:15 amORD - CLO

1 stop8h 00mSpirit Airlines

Thu 2/53:22 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop9h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$390

Thu 1/2911:51 pmORD - CLO

2 stops13h 22mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/53:22 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$393

Tue 1/278:56 pmORD - CLO

2 stops16h 24mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/33:20 pmCLO - ORD

2 stops17h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$393

Thu 1/298:43 pmORD - CLO

1 stop16h 32mSpirit Airlines

Tue 2/33:22 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop21h 00mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$390

Thu 1/2911:51 pmORD - CLO

2 stops13h 22mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/43:22 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$393

Fri 1/3010:20 pmORD - CLO

1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/13:22 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$395

Thu 1/295:15 amORD - CLO

1 stop8h 00mSpirit Airlines

Thu 2/53:22 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop9h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$400

Tue 1/2710:20 pmORD - CLO

1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/13:22 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$396

Wed 1/75:00 amORD - CLO

1 stop8h 15mSpirit Airlines

Thu 1/293:22 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop9h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$409

Tue 1/279:55 amORD - CLO

2 stops11h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/43:22 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$408

Fri 1/302:13 pmORD - CLO

2 stops11h 41mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/53:22 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$409

Fri 1/302:13 pmORD - CLO

2 stops11h 41mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/43:22 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$409

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Thu 1/229:05 pmORD - CLO

2 stops19h 32mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/2612:03 pmCLO - ORD

2 stops13h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$412

Sat 1/2410:20 pmORD - CLO

1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/317:55 pmCLO - ORD

2 stops28h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$410

Tue 1/2710:20 pmORD - CLO

1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/13:22 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$396

Tue 1/279:55 amORD - CLO

2 stops11h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/33:22 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$408

Wed 1/2810:20 pmORD - CLO

1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/13:22 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$395

Wed 1/282:13 pmORD - CLO

2 stops12h 21mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/33:22 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$409

Thu 1/298:43 pmORD - CLO

1 stop16h 32mSpirit Airlines

Mon 2/23:22 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop21h 00mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$390

Thu 1/2911:51 pmORD - CLO

2 stops13h 22mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/43:22 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$393

Thu 1/295:15 amORD - CLO

1 stop8h 00mSpirit Airlines

Wed 2/43:22 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop9h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$400

Thu 1/294:38 pmORD - CLO

2 stops20h 37mSpirit Airlines

Sun 2/13:22 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop9h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$414

Sat 1/315:15 amORD - CLO

1 stop8h 00mSpirit Airlines

Mon 2/23:22 pmCLO - ORD

1 stop9h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$415

One-way flights from Illinois to Cali
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Tue 1/1310:20 pmORD - CLO

1 stop9h 45mAvianca

Deal found 12/25

$149

Thu 1/298:43 pmORD - CLO

1 stop16h 32mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$162

Sun 1/188:43 pmORD - CLO

1 stop16h 32mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$170

Sun 1/181:13 pmORD - CLO

3 stops40h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$171

Sat 1/105:15 amORD - CLO

1 stop8h 00mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$173

Thu 1/229:05 pmORD - CLO

2 stops19h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$185

Sun 1/189:05 pmORD - CLO

2 stops19h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$190

Fri 1/95:32 pmORD - CLO

1 stop19h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$193

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ChicagoCali

ORD - CLO

ORDCLO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

5:15 am-2:15 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Thu 2/5

3:22 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$390

ChicagoCali

ORD - CLO

ORDCLO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

8:43 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop16h 32m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Tue 2/3

3:22 pm-11:22 am

1 stop21h 00m

$390

ChicagoCali

ORD - CLO

ORDCLO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

11:51 pm-2:13 pm

2 stops13h 22m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Thu 2/5

3:22 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$393

ChicagoCali

ORD - CLO

ORDCLO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

8:56 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops16h 24m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Tue 2/3

3:20 pm-7:22 am

2 stops17h 02m

$393

ChicagoCali

ORD - CLO

ORDCLO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

11:51 pm-2:13 pm

2 stops13h 22m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Wed 2/4

3:22 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$393

ChicagoCali

ORD - CLO

ORDCLO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

10:20 pm-9:30 am

1 stop10h 10m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Sun 2/1

3:22 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$395

ChicagoCali

ORD - CLO

ORDCLO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

10:20 pm-9:05 am

1 stop9h 45m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Sun 2/1

3:22 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$396

ChicagoCali

ORD - CLO

ORDCLO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

5:15 am-2:15 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Thu 2/5

3:22 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$400

ChicagoCali

ORD - CLO

ORDCLO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

9:55 am-10:10 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Wed 2/4

3:22 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$408

ChicagoCali

ORD - CLO

ORDCLO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/7

5:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Thu 1/29

3:22 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$409

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Cali?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Cali (average of $183). Flying from Illinois to Cali in August is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 IL to CLO?

It’s typically best to fly out from Illinois to Cali at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cali from Illinois?
Located just 12.1 mi from the city center, Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl (CLO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cali from Illinois.
How long is the flight from Illinois to Cali?
A quick flight from Illinois to Cali can take about 8h. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $390. The distance from Illinois to Cali is about 2748 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Cali one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to Cali are Spirit Airlines ($92), Avianca ($155), and Copa Airlines ($167).
Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Cali that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Cali flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Cali?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Cali.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Cali?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Cali by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Cali?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Cali (average of $183). Flying from Illinois to Cali in August is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 5 airlines flying from Illinois to Cali

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$126	Average$599	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$295	Average$620	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Avianca	Cheapest$330	Average$541	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$340	Average$460	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$624	Average$739	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%

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