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$66+ Cheap flights from California to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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 12/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ORD
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/2511:59 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/410:49 pmORD - LAX
1 stop10h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$145
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/2411:59 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/77:57 pmORD - LAX
1 stop14h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3012:59 amLAS - ORD
1 stop21h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/77:57 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$154
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:59 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/69:09 pmORD - LAX
2 stops24h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/2411:59 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/87:50 pmORD - LAX
1 stop6h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$159
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:59 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/17:57 pmORD - LAX
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$165
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:26 pmLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 44mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/18:18 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/316:34 amLAX - ORD
1 stop15h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/410:49 pmORD - LAX
1 stop10h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3012:59 amLAS - ORD
1 stop21h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/103:22 pmORD - LAS
1 stop9h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$175
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/316:25 amSAN - ORD
1 stop15h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/73:44 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/3111:59 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/64:38 pmORD - LAX
1 stop23h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$176
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/3111:59 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/67:44 pmORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$177

Find flight deals from California to O'Hare Intl

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Justfly.com
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$100
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One-way from

$66
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$368

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to O'Hare Intl 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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O'Hare Intl

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Las VegasChicago

LAS - ORD

LASORD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/6

10:59 am-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

3:55 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$145

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Tue 2/17

8:35 am-2:58 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

8:20 am-11:09 am

Nonstop4h 49m

$157

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Sat 1/17

8:00 am-2:29 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

3:44 pm-6:26 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$157

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Wed 3/4

5:42 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

9:00 am-11:25 am

Nonstop4h 25m

$157

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Fri 1/16

2:11 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop4h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

7:10 am-9:40 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$167

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Sun 1/11

5:10 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

3:44 pm-6:26 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$167

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Thu 2/12

5:42 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

8:20 am-11:09 am

Nonstop4h 49m

$167

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Thu 1/15

5:10 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

9:00 am-11:43 am

Nonstop4h 43m

$167

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Wed 1/21

5:10 pm-11:37 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

9:00 am-11:43 am

Nonstop4h 43m

$167

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Sat 2/28

8:35 am-2:58 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

8:20 am-11:09 am

Nonstop4h 49m

$167

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $77). Flying from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $136). 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 CA to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from California to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from California to O'Hare Intl. 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 December 18, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to ORD are scheduled on a Thursday (112 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (50 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to O'Hare Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    A quick flight from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport can take about 3h 36m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $169. California and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 1510 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Spirit Airlines ($45), Frontier ($55), and Southwest ($62).

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The most popular flight routes from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Los Angeles - Chicago O'Hare Intl, San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl and Ontario - Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Consider China Southern (82%), Lufthansa (81%) or Iberia (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    While on average a flight from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is generally $964, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $79. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $127 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to O'Hare Intl 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 California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $77). Flying from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $136). 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 California to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to O'Hare Intl. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$77Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$88Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$108Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$130Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$138Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$163Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$167Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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