$85+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to San Clemente, 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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to San Clemente
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to San Clemente flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $153 (Cheapflightsfares) |
One-way from | $85 (CheapOair) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $269 |
Find flight deals from Chicago to San Clemente
Cheapest flights from Chicago to San ClementeExplore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to San Clemente. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to San Clemente. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 11/89:22 pmORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/151:20 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$153
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 12/138:12 pmORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/1312:25 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop3h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30![United Airlines logo]()
$154
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/129:22 pmORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/1611:59 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop7h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$155
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/132:31 pmORD - LAX
1 stop12h 12mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/161:20 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$156
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/69:22 pmORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 37mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/1912:19 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/236:14 amMDW - LAX
2 stops32h 02mFrontier
Wed 12/318:37 amLAX - MDW
1 stop11h 35mFrontier
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$158
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/86:30 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 26mFrontier
Sat 11/154:42 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 18mFrontier
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$158
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 12/129:45 pmMDW - LAX
Nonstop4h 25mSouthwest
Mon 12/1511:00 pmLAX - MDW
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 10/28![Southwest logo]()
$159
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/51:00 pmORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/612:25 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop3h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27![United Airlines logo]()
$159
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:00 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/137:00 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30![American Airlines logo]()
$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/139:00 amMDW - LAX
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1911:59 pmLAX - MDW
1 stop9h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$161
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/132:31 pmORD - LAX
1 stop12h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/1812:59 amLAX - ORD
1 stop11h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$161
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to San Clemente 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to San Clemente that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoLos Angeles
MDW - LAX
MDWLAX
Chicago Midway
Fri 12/12
9:45 pm-12:10 am
Nonstop4h 25m
Los Angeles
Mon 12/15
11:00 pm-5:00 am
Nonstop4h 00m
$159
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 12/5
1:00 pm-3:30 pm
Nonstop4h 30m
Los Angeles
Sat 12/6
12:25 am-6:19 am
Nonstop3h 54m
$159
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 12/5
1:00 pm-3:30 pm
Nonstop4h 30m
Los Angeles
Thu 12/11
12:25 am-6:19 am
Nonstop3h 54m
$159
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/3
8:12 pm-10:55 pm
Nonstop4h 43m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/10
4:52 pm-10:59 pm
Nonstop4h 07m
$159
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 12/6
3:46 pm-6:21 pm
Nonstop4h 35m
Los Angeles
Mon 12/8
12:25 am-6:19 am
Nonstop3h 54m
$159
ChicagoLos Angeles
MDW - LAX
MDWLAX
Chicago Midway
Wed 12/3
5:29 pm-12:54 am
1 stop9h 25m
Los Angeles
Fri 12/12
11:40 pm-9:19 am
1 stop7h 39m
$217
ChicagoLos Angeles
MDW - LAX
MDWLAX
Chicago Midway
Wed 12/3
6:00 am-12:31 pm
1 stop8h 31m
Los Angeles
Sun 12/14
2:15 pm-11:47 pm
1 stop7h 32m
$217
ChicagoLos Angeles
MDW - LAX
MDWLAX
Chicago Midway
Fri 12/5
5:13 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop8h 12m
Los Angeles
Fri 12/12
11:40 pm-9:19 am
1 stop7h 39m
$217
ChicagoLos Angeles
MDW - LAX
MDWLAX
Chicago Midway
Sat 12/6
7:50 pm-10:20 pm
Nonstop4h 30m
Los Angeles
Mon 12/8
6:00 am-12:05 pm
Nonstop4h 05m
$219
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 11/27
1:00 pm-3:30 pm
Nonstop4h 30m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/3
12:25 am-6:19 am
Nonstop3h 54m
$224
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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to San Clemente
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to San Clemente
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to San Clemente?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to San Clemente. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.
The best time to book flights from Chicago to San Clemente is 24 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to San Clemente?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Clemente (average of $80). Flying from Chicago to San Clemente in December is currently the most expensive (average of $144). 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 CL3?
Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to San Clemente. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to San Clemente in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to San Clemente?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to San Clemente. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to San Clemente flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Reviews of airlines servicing San Clemente
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Clemente. 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 San Clemente. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to San Clemente by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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Top 9 airlines flying from Chicago to San Clemente
Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to San Clemente. 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 October 30, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$79 | Average$210 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$87 | Average$210 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$142 | Average$357 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$144 | Average$320 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$147 | Average$326 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% | |
| Cheapest$165 | Average$364 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$168 | Average$237 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$176 | Average$420 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$195 | Average$435 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |