$61+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to California
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ORD — LAX
Feb 20 — Feb 271
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to CaliforniaExplore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/95:09 pm
ORD
- LAS
1 stop8h 58m
Frontier
Wed 3/189:20 pm
LAS
- ORD
1 stop10h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19![Frontier logo]()
$155
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/138:55 pm
ORD
- LAS
Nonstop4h 20m
Frontier
Mon 3/1612:25 am
LAS
- ORD
Nonstop3h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19![Frontier logo]()
$156
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/148:00 pm
ORD
- SAN
Nonstop4h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 2/1710:35 pm
SAN
- ORD
Nonstop4h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19![American Airlines logo]()
$157
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/158:55 pm
ORD
- LAS
Nonstop4h 20m
Frontier
Tue 3/1712:25 am
LAS
- ORD
Nonstop3h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19![Frontier logo]()
$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/237:19 pm
ORD
- BUR
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/268:51 pm
BUR
- ORD
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Tue 3/107:00 am
ORD
- SAN
1 stop9h 31m
Frontier
Sat 3/149:18 pm
SAN
- ORD
1 stop10h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 1/18![Frontier logo]()
$158
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/27:19 pm
ORD
- LAS
Nonstop4h 23m
Frontier
Fri 3/612:25 am
LAS
- ORD
Nonstop3h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19![Frontier logo]()
$158
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/217:15 am
ORD
- LAS
Nonstop4h 15m
Southwest
Sat 2/289:05 am
LAS
- ORD
Nonstop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/18![Southwest logo]()
$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/249:05 am
ORD
- BUR
2 stops28h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/268:51 pm
BUR
- ORD
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$159
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1810:18 pm
ORD
- LAS
Nonstop4h 07m
American Airlines
Sat 2/215:32 pm
LAS
- ORD
Nonstop3h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19![American Airlines logo]()
$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/1210:53 am
ORD
- ONT
1 stop15h 06m
Frontier
Tue 3/174:49 pm
ONT
- ORD
1 stop11h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19![Frontier logo]()
$161
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/18:06 pm
ORD
- SAN
Nonstop4h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 4/73:07 pm
SAN
- ORD
Nonstop4h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19![American Airlines logo]()
$161
Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to California
Keep the following information in mind while searching for O'Hare Intl to California flight deals. Data was last updated January 21, 2026.
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $157 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $61 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $346 |
Good round-trip deal | $205 or less |
Good one-way deal | $115 or less |
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California that are best for you.
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O'Hare Intl
Fly to
California
Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoSan Diego
ORD - SAN
ORDSAN
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 3/10
8:20 am-11:09 am
Nonstop4h 49m
San Diego
Sat 3/14
5:42 pm-11:59 pm
Nonstop4h 17m
$157
ChicagoSan Diego
ORD - SAN
ORDSAN
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 4/1
7:00 am-9:40 am
Nonstop4h 40m
San Diego
Tue 4/7
10:30 pm-4:35 am
Nonstop4h 05m
$157
ChicagoSan Diego
ORD - SAN
ORDSAN
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/4
8:20 am-11:09 am
Nonstop4h 49m
San Diego
Mon 3/9
5:42 pm-11:59 pm
Nonstop4h 17m
$167
ChicagoSan Diego
ORD - SAN
ORDSAN
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 2/11
3:44 pm-6:26 pm
Nonstop4h 42m
San Diego
Sat 2/14
8:35 am-2:58 pm
Nonstop4h 23m
$177
ChicagoSan Diego
ORD - SAN
ORDSAN
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 3/8
2:35 pm-7:48 pm
1 stop7h 13m
San Diego
Sat 3/14
10:30 pm-4:29 am
Nonstop3h 59m
$197
ChicagoSan Diego
ORD - SAN
ORDSAN
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 3/26
4:10 pm-6:55 pm
Nonstop4h 45m
San Diego
Wed 4/1
7:55 am-2:21 pm
Nonstop4h 26m
$197
ChicagoSan Diego
ORD - SAN
ORDSAN
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 4/2
7:59 pm-10:41 pm
Nonstop4h 42m
San Diego
Sun 4/19
5:38 pm-11:59 pm
Nonstop4h 21m
$197
ChicagoLas Vegas
ORD - LAS
ORDLAS
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 2/28
3:05 pm-7:25 pm
1 stop6h 20m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Tue 3/3
4:55 pm-10:35 pm
Nonstop3h 40m
$204
ChicagoSan Diego
ORD - SAN
ORDSAN
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 2/4
2:40 pm-7:54 pm
1 stop7h 14m
San Diego
Tue 2/10
2:11 pm-8:25 pm
Nonstop4h 14m
$204
ChicagoSan Diego
ORD - SAN
ORDSAN
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 3/2
7:59 pm-10:44 pm
Nonstop4h 45m
San Diego
Thu 3/5
8:50 pm-5:18 am
1 stop6h 28m
$207
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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to California
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California (average of $80). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $122). 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 ORD to CA?
Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
When flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight at noon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to California. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California
Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to California. 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 January 21, 2026.
The most flights from ORD to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (90 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (59 on average).
Reviews of airlines servicing California
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated January 21, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California, such as Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Crew
8.5
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
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Top 9 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to California
Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to California. 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 January 21, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$53 | Average$199 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$78 | Average$210 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$108 | Average$228 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$128 | Average$329 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$138 | Average$426 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$139 | Average$346 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$157 | Average$418 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$158 | Average$388 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$183 | Average$357 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |