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$94+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Chicago (CHI)

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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CHI
Mar 3 — Mar 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Irvine to Chicago are usually found in September or August, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 1, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 4/2411:36 pm
LAX
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ORD
Nonstop4h 14m
Frontier
Sun 4/267:21 pm
ORD
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LAX
Nonstop4h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$178
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Thu 2/191:50 pm
LAX
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MDW
1 stop29h 39m
Frontier
Mon 2/236:45 am
MDW
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31$179
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Fri 4/179:39 am
LAX
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ORD
Nonstop4h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/309:20 pm
ORD
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LAX
Nonstop4h 26m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/1$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/207:47 pm
LAX
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MDW
1 stop17h 32m
Frontier
Mon 2/237:25 pm
MDW
-
LAX
1 stop22h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 3/1311:01 pm
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 48m
Frontier
Wed 3/188:05 am
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop12h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 3/3011:11 pm
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 48m
Frontier
Fri 4/37:45 pm
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$181
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sat 2/211:50 pm
LAX
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ORD
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/249:18 am
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/271:05 am
LAX
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MDW
1 stop12h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/92:16 pm
MDW
-
LAX
1 stop9h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$183
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 3/1311:01 pm
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 48m
Frontier
Tue 3/177:31 pm
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/269:16 pm
LAX
-
MDW
2 stops14h 37m
Frontier
Mon 3/23:29 pm
MDW
-
LAX
1 stop26h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31$184
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/3011:36 pm
LAX
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ORD
Nonstop4h 14m
Frontier
Mon 5/47:43 am
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop13h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Mon 3/210:37 pm
LAX
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ORD
2 stops16h 15m
Frontier
Fri 3/67:39 pm
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31$185

Find flight deals from Irvine to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated February 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$178
(Frontier)

One-way from

$94
(Super.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$279
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Irvine to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Irvine to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine to Chicago 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 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Chicago that are best for you.

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Los AngelesChicago

LAX - MDW

LAXMDW

Los Angeles

Wed 3/18

8:30 am-6:05 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/25

10:10 am-4:20 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$257

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - MDW

LAXMDW

Los Angeles

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-5:22 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/18

1:10 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$257

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Thu 3/26

12:25 am-6:20 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

7:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$257

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - MDW

LAXMDW

Los Angeles

Tue 3/17

11:59 pm-8:50 am

1 stop6h 51m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/25

6:34 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$257

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - MDW

LAXMDW

Los Angeles

Wed 3/18

6:25 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/24

10:55 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$267

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - MDW

LAXMDW

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

5:10 am-11:05 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/14

9:35 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop4h 35m

$287

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - MDW

LAXMDW

Los Angeles

Mon 3/9

3:50 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/17

7:05 am-9:40 am

Nonstop4h 35m

$290

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - MDW

LAXMDW

Los Angeles

Fri 3/20

7:55 am-5:54 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/23

9:35 am-2:35 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$297

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Thu 3/26

7:35 am-6:05 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/3

5:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$297

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Thu 3/26

7:35 am-6:05 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

12:15 pm-4:57 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$297

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Irvine to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Irvine to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Irvine to Chicago, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Irvine to Chicago?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Chicago (average of $77). Flying from Irvine to Chicago in October is currently the most expensive (average of $147). 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 IR9 to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 1, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Irvine to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Irvine to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Irvine to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Irvine to Chicago. 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 1, 2026.

The most flights from IR9 to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (100 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (76 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated February 1, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Irvine to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Irvine to Chicago. 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 Irvine to Chicago?

    Departing from Irvine to Chicago will take you 3h 55m. Irvine and Chicago are separated by a distance of 1740 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 Irvine to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Irvine to Chicago are Spirit Airlines ($30), Frontier ($53), and Southwest ($98).

  • What are the most popular routes from Irvine to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Irvine to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Irvine, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Austrian Airlines (88%), Gulf Air (85%), Virgin Australia( 78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Irvine to Chicago is $111. On average you can expect to pay $943. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $110.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Irvine to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Irvine to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Irvine to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Irvine to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine to Chicago 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 Irvine to Chicago?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Chicago (average of $77). Flying from Irvine to Chicago in October is currently the most expensive (average of $147). 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 Irvine to Chicago

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Irvine to Chicago. 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 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$77Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$86Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$130Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$166Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$182Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$190Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$218Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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