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$99+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

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CHI — SFO
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/162:20 pmORD - SFO
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 3/110:48 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$202
This Kissandfly.com 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/57:05 amMDW - SFO
2 stops16h 54mFrontier
mar. 3/1812:15 amSFO - MDW
1 stop11h 44mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$203
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/216:50 amORD - SFO
1 stop8h 43mFrontier
vie. 3/711:59 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop11h 44mFrontier
Deal found 1/28$205
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
mié. 3/56:30 amORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 00mUnited Airlines
lun. 3/1010:36 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$207
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/126:20 amMDW - SFO
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
vie. 2/2110:20 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/30$208
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/197:00 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mAlaska Airlines
lun. 3/37:49 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop8h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$208
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/45:40 pmORD - SFO
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
lun. 3/1712:15 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/28$218
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/142:55 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop9h 50mDelta
dom. 3/1610:45 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Deal found 1/30$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/151:26 pmORD - SFO
1 stop8h 41mDelta
sáb. 3/226:00 amSFO - ORD
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Deal found 1/30$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/152:55 pmORD - SFO
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
mié. 2/195:20 amSFO - ORD
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 1/30$299
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 7/118:10 pmORD - SFO
1 stop17h 28mSun Country Air
dom. 7/1311:59 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop17h 12mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/29$315

Find flights from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 enero 30, 2025.

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 2/16

2:20 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop10h 55m

San Francisco

sáb. 3/1

10:48 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

$202

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

mié. 3/5

7:05 am-9:59 pm

2 stops16h 54m

San Francisco

mar. 3/18

12:15 am-1:59 pm

1 stop11h 44m

$203

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 2/21

6:50 am-1:33 pm

1 stop8h 43m

San Francisco

vie. 3/7

11:59 pm-1:43 pm

1 stop11h 44m

$205

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/5

8:05 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

San Francisco

dom. 3/9

11:59 pm-6:17 am

Nonstop4h 18m

$207

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

mié. 2/12

6:20 am-12:30 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Francisco

vie. 2/21

10:20 am-4:30 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$208

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 2/19

7:00 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

San Francisco

lun. 3/3

7:49 pm-5:53 am

1 stop8h 04m

$208

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 3/4

5:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop8h 22m

San Francisco

lun. 3/17

12:15 am-6:33 am

Nonstop4h 18m

$218

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 2/15

7:05 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 35m

San Francisco

sáb. 2/22

5:15 am-6:30 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$238

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

vie. 2/21

6:59 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 52m

San Francisco

mar. 2/25

10:00 pm-10:12 am

1 stop10h 12m

$257

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 3/15

1:26 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop8h 41m

San Francisco

lun. 3/24

10:45 pm-9:18 am

1 stop8h 33m

$257

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea (average of $276). Flying from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 CA5?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 30, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons 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.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea. 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 enero 30, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to CA5 are scheduled on a Thursday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

Rainfall in Carmel-by-the-Sea by month

Plan your trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Carmel-by-the-Sea ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Carmel-by-the-Sea when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea by month

Plan your trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Carmel-by-the-Sea

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Carmel-by-the-Sea. 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea. Reviews last updated enero 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,156 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,913 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $99 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $99 and Frontier from $100 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    Before booking your flight to Carmel-by-the-Sea from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air China (100%), ANA (93%), Asiana Airlines( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $98. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $127 on average our data indicates $1,048 when flying from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea (average of $276). Flying from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 7 airlines flying from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea. 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 enero 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$88Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$140Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$141Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$242Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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