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$130+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SFO
dic. 5 — dic. 121
vie. 12/5
vie. 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on noviembre 5, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
jue. 11/207:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop19h 24mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/910:20 amSFO - ORD
1 stop7h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
lun. 11/176:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/198:02 amSFO - ORD
2 stops46h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$253
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
sáb. 11/226:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop15h 23mFrontier
vie. 11/282:54 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop7h 16mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
lun. 11/247:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop19h 24mMultiple Airlines
mar. 1/61:19 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop14h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
sáb. 11/157:15 amORD - SFO
1 stop17h 12mFrontier
lun. 11/246:32 amSFO - ORD
1 stop15h 38mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
mar. 12/237:44 pmORD - SFO
1 stop26h 46mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/296:00 amSFO - ORD
2 stops40h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
dom. 12/216:00 amMDW - SFO
1 stop9h 13mFrontier
mié. 12/3111:20 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop16h 18mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
mié. 11/196:05 pmORD - SFO
1 stop6h 22mFrontier
lun. 11/249:03 amSFO - ORD
2 stops33h 25mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$258
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
jue. 12/48:15 amMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 45mSouthwest
mié. 12/106:10 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/4$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/511:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop9h 04mDelta
dom. 12/712:30 amSFO - ORD
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/5$259
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
lun. 11/245:30 amMDW - SFO
1 stop10h 47mFrontier
lun. 12/13:12 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop7h 01mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$260
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
mar. 11/186:05 pmORD - SFO
1 stop6h 22mFrontier
mar. 11/256:00 amSFO - ORD
1 stop11h 39mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$260

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea flight deals. Data was last updated noviembre 5, 2025.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$252
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$130
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$387
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 noviembre 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea that are best for you.

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ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 12/18

6:08 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 51m

San Francisco

sáb. 1/17

10:16 am-11:37 pm

1 stop11h 21m

$260

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 1/5

8:58 pm-2:03 pm

1 stop19h 05m

San Francisco

mar. 1/6

5:42 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop21h 28m

$262

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 12/17

7:50 am-3:57 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San Francisco

sáb. 1/10

2:39 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$263

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 1/13

9:00 am-2:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

San Francisco

sáb. 1/17

10:16 am-11:37 pm

1 stop11h 21m

$272

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 1/30

2:06 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops9h 52m

San Francisco

mar. 2/3

2:52 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$278

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 1/24

9:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops14h 55m

San Francisco

dom. 2/1

7:00 am-11:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$278

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

vie. 12/12

9:34 am-2:23 pm

1 stop6h 49m

San Francisco

lun. 12/15

7:15 am-4:34 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$279

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

mié. 12/17

1:50 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop8h 38m

San Francisco

mié. 1/7

11:46 am-10:09 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$279

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

mié. 12/24

3:29 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop10h 28m

San Francisco

mar. 12/30

10:45 pm-8:49 am

1 stop8h 04m

$289

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 1/5

7:30 am-1:38 pm

1 stop8h 08m

San Francisco

lun. 1/5

12:47 am-8:40 am

1 stop5h 53m

$291

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Carmel-by-the-Sea from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea. 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea (average of $80). Flying from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea in December is currently the most expensive (average of $203). 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 CA5?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated noviembre 5, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea. 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 noviembre 5, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to CA5 are scheduled on a Monday (68 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Carmel-by-the-Sea

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Carmel-by-the-Sea. 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea. Reviews last updated noviembre 5, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,039 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,115 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,241 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Southwest fly from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea in about 4h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 22m. The distance between Chicago and Carmel-by-the-Sea is about 1849 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $131 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $132 and Southwest from $155 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    Before booking your flight to Carmel-by-the-Sea from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ANA (90%), Air China (86%), Qantas Airways( 82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $134. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $134 on average, our data indicates $1,293 when flying from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea (average of $80). Flying from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea in December is currently the most expensive (average of $203). 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea. 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 noviembre 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$80Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$108Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$112Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$138Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$192Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$203Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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