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$53+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to California

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ORD — LAX
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to California

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$112
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$53
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$359

Good round-trip deal

$252 or less

Good one-way deal

$113 or less
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From Chicago O'Hare Intl to California
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/147:41 amORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 02mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/1612:55 amLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/23$112
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/197:46 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 31mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/227:02 pmLAS - ORD
1 stop8h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$113
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/148:01 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 32mFrontier
Thu 4/1711:15 pmLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 39mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$116
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Mon 4/283:08 pmORD - BUR
1 stop7h 18mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/306:10 pmBUR - ORD
1 stop10h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$135
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Sat 4/128:42 pmORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 42mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/194:59 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$138
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/266:45 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/3011:44 pmLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$159
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/227:40 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/297:00 amLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$169
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/276:10 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 34mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/3012:41 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$179
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/78:39 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 31mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/146:05 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$180
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/33:08 pmORD - SAN
1 stop11h 34mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/69:08 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop11h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/23$180
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.
Tue 4/296:15 amORD - LAS
Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest
Thu 5/15:55 pmLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$189
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/225:00 amORD - BUR
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/2912:36 pmBUR - ORD
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$203

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California that are best for you.

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O'Hare Intl

Fly to

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/14

7:41 am-9:43 am

Nonstop4h 02m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/17

12:55 am-6:33 am

Nonstop3h 38m

$112

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/19

7:46 pm-10:17 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 4/25

6:39 pm-5:45 am

1 stop9h 06m

$113

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/14

8:01 pm-10:33 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/17

11:15 pm-4:54 am

Nonstop3h 39m

$116

ChicagoBurbank

ORD - BUR

ORDBUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/28

3:08 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 4/30

6:10 pm-6:33 am

1 stop10h 23m

$135

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/12

8:42 pm-11:24 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/19

4:59 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

$138

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/26

6:45 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/30

11:44 pm-5:22 am

Nonstop3h 38m

$159

ChicagoLas Vegas

ORD - LAS

ORDLAS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

7:40 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/29

7:00 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$169

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/27

6:10 am-8:44 am

Nonstop4h 34m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/4

12:41 am-6:42 am

Nonstop4h 01m

$179

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

8:39 am-11:10 am

Nonstop4h 31m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/14

6:05 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$180

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

3:08 pm-12:42 am

1 stop11h 34m

San Diego

Tue 5/6

9:08 pm-10:55 am

1 stop11h 47m

$180

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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 $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 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 March 25, 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 March 25, 2025.

The most flights from ORD to USCA are scheduled on a Friday (102 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (83 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 March 25, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to California, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $53. Users have also found prices from $55 and $80 on Frontier and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California are ANA (91%), Air China (88%) and Japan Airlines (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,998 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 $92.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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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 $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 10 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to California

Discover the top 10 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$54Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$78Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$89Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$140Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$144Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$147Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$152Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$180Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$190Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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