Carmel-by-the-Sea

$108+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

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CHI — SFO
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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The best prices from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea are usually found in April or September, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$207
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$108
(United Airlines)

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Average price

$359
From Chicago (CHI) to Carmel-by-the-Sea
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Carmel-by-the-Sea
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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 December 18, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/2310:04 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop28h 17mFrontier
Thu 1/910:29 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop11h 19mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$271
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Tue 12/316:55 amORD - SFO
1 stop27h 04mFrontier
Thu 1/911:49 amSFO - ORD
1 stop10h 00mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$271
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Tue 12/2410:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop9h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/93:05 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$287
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Wed 12/257:10 amORD - SFO
1 stop6h 51mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/94:55 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$364
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Tue 12/243:18 pmORD - SFO
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Tue 1/710:45 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/16$377
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Wed 12/2510:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop14h 51mSun Country Air
Mon 12/3011:59 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop15h 39mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/17$385
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Tue 12/249:30 amMDW - SFO
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Tue 12/3112:10 amSFO - MDW
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/17$387
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Tue 12/316:56 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 03mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/1010:00 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$388
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Thu 12/198:38 amORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/81:20 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$403
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Mon 12/237:00 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 45mSouthwest
Wed 1/85:20 amSFO - MDW
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$413
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Mon 12/231:45 pmORD - SFO
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Wed 1/812:00 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$427

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 December 18, 2024.

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10:29 pm-11:44 am

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5:20 am-11:36 am

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$208

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$209

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$210

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$214

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$256

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1 stop8h 18m

$256

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9:05 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

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Tue 2/4

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1 stop7h 00m

$257

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/12

1:45 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops9h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 2/16

5:00 am-6:10 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$299

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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

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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 December 13, 2024.

Booking 88 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 $381). 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 December 18, 2024.

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 Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, 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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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 $108 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $109 and Alaska Airlines from $109 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 (97%), United 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 $118. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $173 on average our data indicates $929 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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    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 $381). 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$90Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$140Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$174Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$242Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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