Q: Can I fly back to Illinois from California?

Returning to Illinois from California COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from California must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to 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, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

33 flight departures from Illinois to California per day on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 33% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 33% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 33% 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. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $81. Users have also found prices from $123 and $128 on Sun Country Air and Delta, respectively.

Question 5

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 must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to California.

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

Question 6

Can I fly back to Illinois from California?

Accepted Answer

Returning to Illinois from California

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from California must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Illinois.

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

Question 7

Can I find flights from Illinois to California for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Illinois to California for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $152, but on average you can expect to pay $181.

Question 8

Are there nonstop flights from Illinois to California for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Illinois to California under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Illinois to California is less than $180.

Question 9

Are there last-minute flights available from Illinois to California for under $400?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from Illinois to California within the next 7 days for less than $400.

Question 10

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 11

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 14 days in advance, which can save you up to 3% on flights from Illinois to California compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 14 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 $165. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $173.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to California from Illinois. Users have commonly found prices around $179 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $49. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Question 13

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$10	Average$22	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	COVID-19 safety	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$54	Average$218	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	COVID-19 safety	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Frontier	Cheapest$66	Average$280	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	COVID-19 safety	Search Frontier flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$97	Average$427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	COVID-19 safety	Search United Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$98	Average$375	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	COVID-19 safety	Search Alaska Airlines flights

2%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
30%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
46%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
22%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

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