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$57+ Cheap flights from California to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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LAX — ORD
Mar 29 — Apr 51
Sun 3/29
Sun 4/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from California to O'Hare Intl
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 February 27, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Wed 4/225:40 pm
BUR
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ORD
1 stop10h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/278:52 pm
ORD
-
BUR
1 stop13h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/25$128
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/156:00 am
LAS
-
ORD
1 stop12h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 4/179:14 pm
ORD
-
LAS
1 stop15h 14m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/25$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Fri 4/1711:51 pm
LAS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/197:50 am
ORD
-
LAS
2 stops16h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Fri 4/109:21 pm
LAS
-
ORD
1 stop25h 17m
Frontier
Mon 4/207:35 am
ORD
-
LAS
1 stop6h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 2/24$134
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Thu 4/1612:59 am
LAS
-
ORD
1 stop6h 51m
Frontier
Sun 4/198:58 pm
ORD
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 2/27$135
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Fri 4/243:52 pm
LAS
-
ORD
1 stop11h 58m
Frontier
Mon 4/278:58 pm
ORD
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 2/25$136
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Mon 4/275:40 pm
BUR
-
ORD
1 stop10h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 5/48:52 pm
ORD
-
BUR
1 stop13h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/26$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/1612:59 am
LAS
-
ORD
1 stop6h 51m
Frontier
Sat 4/188:55 am
ORD
-
LAS
1 stop7h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 2/25$137
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/235:40 pm
BUR
-
ORD
1 stop10h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/278:52 pm
ORD
-
BUR
1 stop13h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/25$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Fri 4/107:55 am
LAS
-
ORD
1 stop19h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/208:52 pm
ORD
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$138
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Thu 6/119:59 pm
LAS
-
ORD
1 stop11h 23m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 6/138:52 pm
ORD
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/25$139
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Tue 5/125:40 pm
BUR
-
ORD
1 stop10h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 5/188:52 pm
ORD
-
BUR
1 stop13h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/23$139

Find flight deals from California to O'Hare Intl

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to O'Hare Intl flight deals. Data was last updated February 27, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$128
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One-way from

$57
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Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$370

Good round-trip deal

$279 or less

Good one-way deal

$147 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 February 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Wed 4/29

3:04 pm-12:45 am

1 stop7h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

4:05 pm-6:41 pm

Nonstop4h 36m

$186

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Sun 5/10

8:45 pm-5:06 am

1 stop6h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/13

7:05 am-9:42 am

Nonstop4h 37m

$186

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Thu 4/9

4:09 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

8:20 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

$215

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

5:15 pm-11:28 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

10:45 pm-1:26 am

Nonstop4h 41m

$217

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Mon 4/27

3:18 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/1

3:52 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$223

Las VegasChicago

LAS - ORD

LASORD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 4/17

8:10 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

6:15 am-8:15 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$227

BurbankChicago

BUR - ORD

BURORD

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 4/8

2:15 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

4:15 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$231

BurbankChicago

BUR - ORD

BURORD

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 3/17

2:04 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

6:25 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 10m

$237

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

5:50 am-4:43 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/31

7:25 am-4:10 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$265

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

3:02 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

10:45 pm-1:35 am

Nonstop4h 50m

$267

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Best time to book a flight from California to O'Hare Intl

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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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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 February 27, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% 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 February 21, 2026.

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. Monday 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 February 27, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to ORD are scheduled on a Wednesday (92 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (47 on average).

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 45m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $227. 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 ($41), Frontier ($54), and Alaska Airlines ($78).

  • 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 Austrian Airlines (100%), Brussels Airlines (89%) or Virgin Australia (83%) 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 $944, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $97. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $82 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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 10 airlines flying from California to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 10 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 February 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$62Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$101Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$130Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$139Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$163Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$166Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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