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$55+ Cheap flights from Midway (MDW) to California

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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MDW — LAX
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$125
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$359

Good round-trip deal

$269 or less

Good one-way deal

$128 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Midway to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/168:50 pmMDW - LAS
Nonstop4h 01mFrontier
Sat 4/1911:59 pmLAS - MDW
Nonstop3h 34mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$125
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/38:30 pmMDW - LAS
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Tue 5/611:45 pmLAS - MDW
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$159
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/224:40 pmMDW - LAX
Nonstop4h 30mSouthwest
Tue 4/296:00 amLAX - MDW
Nonstop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 3/23$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/711:25 amMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 30mSouthwest
Sat 5/107:20 amSFO - MDW
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$207
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/131:08 pmMDW - LAS
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Tue 5/2012:54 amLAS - MDW
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Deal found 3/24$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/26:45 pmMDW - ONT
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Sun 5/48:10 pmONT - MDW
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/23$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/115:40 pmMDW - BUR
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Tue 7/155:00 pmBUR - MDW
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 3/23$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/33:02 pmMDW - LAX
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Sat 5/311:40 pmLAX - MDW
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/24$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/224:59 pmMDW - ONT
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Fri 4/2512:07 pmONT - MDW
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/23$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/245:55 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Sat 5/318:25 amSAN - MDW
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Deal found 3/23$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/196:04 amMDW - SFO
1 stop9h 14mDelta
Sat 4/266:30 amSFO - MDW
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Deal found 3/24$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:00 amMDW - BUR
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Tue 5/207:00 amBUR - MDW
2 stops8h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/23$262

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Midway to California 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 March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago Midway Airport to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Midway

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoLas Vegas

MDW - LAS

MDWLAS

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/16

8:50 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 4/19

11:59 pm-5:33 am

Nonstop3h 34m

$125

ChicagoLas Vegas

MDW - LAS

MDWLAS

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/3

8:30 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/6

11:45 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$159

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/22

4:40 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/29

6:00 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$179

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/7

11:25 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

7:20 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$207

ChicagoLas Vegas

MDW - LAS

MDWLAS

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/13

1:08 pm-5:39 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/20

12:54 am-8:40 am

1 stop5h 46m

$237

ChicagoOntario

MDW - ONT

MDWONT

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/2

6:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Ontario

Sun 5/4

8:10 pm-5:20 am

1 stop7h 10m

$247

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/3

3:02 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

11:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop8h 00m

$251

ChicagoOntario

MDW - ONT

MDWONT

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/22

4:59 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Ontario

Fri 4/25

12:07 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$257

ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/24

5:55 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 45m

San Diego

Wed 5/28

6:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$257

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/19

3:02 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop7h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

11:55 pm-9:07 am

1 stop7h 12m

$257

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Best time to book a flight from Midway to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 MDW to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Midway to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago Midway Airport to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and Allegiant Air from Chicago to California have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
730 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,273 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to California one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago Midway Airport to California are Frontier ($55), Southwest ($80), and Allegiant Air ($116).

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago Midway Airport to California?

    The most popular route from Chicago Midway Airport to California is Chicago Midway - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Los Angeles or Chicago Midway - San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago Midway Airport to California? While on average our users pay $307, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $89. The most popular route (Chicago Midway - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), is priced around $188.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Midway to California that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Midway to California?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Midway to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Midway to California 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 Midway Airport to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 5 airlines flying from Midway to California

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Midway to California. 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$85Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$126Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$201Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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