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$38+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to California

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ORD — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Tue 3/4
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Wed 3/1210:49 amORD - OAK
1 stop8h 08mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/175:52 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop10h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/17$109
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Wed 3/126:45 amORD - BUR
1 stop6h 48mFrontier
Wed 3/1912:33 pmBUR - ORD
1 stop10h 11mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$110
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Wed 3/124:45 pmORD - LAS
1 stop16h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sat 3/151:01 amLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$111
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Tue 3/187:47 amORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 09mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/411:28 pmLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$113
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Tue 4/12:34 pmORD - BUR
1 stop6h 29mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/86:13 pmBUR - ORD
1 stop10h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$115
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Fri 5/28:14 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 16mFrontier
Mon 5/511:25 pmLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 45mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$116
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Tue 4/810:01 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/178:18 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop10h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$122
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Wed 3/124:45 pmORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 50mSpirit Airlines
Fri 3/146:00 amLAX - ORD
1 stop22h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$125
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Thu 3/69:25 amORD - LAX
1 stop11h 53mFrontier
Wed 3/122:35 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop8h 09mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$126
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Tue 3/186:25 amORD - ONT
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Sat 3/222:43 pmONT - ORD
1 stop12h 21mFrontier
Deal found 2/17$130
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Wed 4/22:34 pmORD - SAN
1 stop11h 17mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/83:29 pmSAN - ORD
2 stops13h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$139
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Tue 2/256:50 amORD - SAN
1 stop6h 58mFrontier
Sat 3/112:05 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop10h 56mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$140

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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 February 20, 2025.

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ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

10:49 am-4:57 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Oakland

Mon 3/17

5:52 pm-6:42 am

1 stop10h 50m

$109

ChicagoBurbank

ORD - BUR

ORDBUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

6:45 am-11:33 am

1 stop6h 48m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 3/17

12:33 pm-12:44 am

1 stop10h 11m

$110

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

4:45 pm-7:12 am

1 stop16h 27m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 3/15

1:01 am-6:42 am

Nonstop3h 41m

$111

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

7:47 am-9:56 am

Nonstop4h 09m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 4/4

11:28 pm-5:08 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$113

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

2:58 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 3/13

11:26 pm-5:10 am

Nonstop3h 44m

$114

ChicagoBurbank

ORD - BUR

ORDBUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/1

2:34 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 4/8

6:13 pm-6:33 am

1 stop10h 20m

$115

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

10:01 am-12:52 pm

Nonstop4h 51m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/17

8:18 pm-8:49 am

1 stop10h 31m

$122

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

4:45 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/14

6:00 am-6:42 am

1 stop22h 42m

$125

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/6

9:25 am-7:18 pm

1 stop11h 53m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/12

2:35 pm-12:44 am

1 stop8h 09m

$126

ChicagoOntario

ORD - ONT

ORDONT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

6:25 am-1:43 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Ontario

Fri 3/21

12:59 am-1:20 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$130

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Travel insights for flights from O'Hare Intl to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 ORD to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to California. 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 20, 2025.

The most flights from ORD to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (94 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 on average).

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 February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to California, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,691 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,227 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,071 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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    On average you can expect to pay $1,115 for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California. The cheapest flight overall is $68 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at $66.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 O'Hare Intl to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$54Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$82Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$89Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$140Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Sun Country AirCheapest$147Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$152Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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