Q: Can I fly back to Illinois from California?

Returning to Illinois from California COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from California are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Illinois. Quarantine requirements Visitors from California are not required to quarantine after entering Illinois.

Question 1

What days are nonstop flights available from Illinois to California?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Question 2

How many flights depart from Illinois to California on average per day?

Accepted Answer

37 flight departures from Illinois to California per day on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 19% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 8% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 73% of flight departures

Question 3

How long is the flight from Illinois to California?

Accepted Answer

Departing from Illinois to California will take you 4h 38m. Illinois and California are separated by a distance of 1750 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

Question 4

Can I fly to California from Illinois right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions for travel to California within the United States

Most visitors from Illinois need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter California.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Illinois are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering California.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Illinois are not required to quarantine after entering California.

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Question 5

Can I fly back to Illinois from California?

Accepted Answer

Returning to Illinois from California

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from California are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Illinois.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from California are not required to quarantine after entering Illinois.

Question 6

Can I find flights from Illinois to California for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Illinois to California for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $82, but on average you can expect to pay $93.

Question 7

Are there nonstop flights from Illinois to California for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Illinois to California under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Illinois to California is less than $93.

Question 8

Are there last-minute flights available from Illinois to California for under $100?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from Illinois to California within the next 7 days for less than $100.

Question 9

Which airlines flying from Illinois to California have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and American Airlines are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Question 10

How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois to California?

Accepted Answer

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 53 days in advance, which can save you up to 37% on flights from Illinois to California compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 53 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $349. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $452.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois to California?

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to California from Illinois. Users have commonly found prices around $317 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $93. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

Question 12

When is the cheapest time to fly from Illinois to California (IL - CA)?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to California as you normally would.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest$9	Average$22	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	COVID-19 safety	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$69	Average$538	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	COVID-19 safety	Search United Airlines flights
Frontier	Cheapest$85	Average$276	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	COVID-19 safety	Search Frontier flights
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$92	Average$292	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	COVID-19 safety	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$131	Average$328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%	COVID-19 safety	Search Sun Country Air flights
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$139	Average$412	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	COVID-19 safety	Search Alaska Airlines flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$143	Average$587	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	COVID-19 safety	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	Cheapest$153	Average$499	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Delta flights
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$266	Average$391	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%	COVID-19 safety	Search Allegiant Air flights
Linear Air Taxi	Cheapest$33,741	Average$67,474	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Linear Air Taxi flights

4%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
37%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
36%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
23%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Cheap flights from Illinois to California

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