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$64+ Cheap flights from California to Midway (MDW)

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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MDW
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Midway

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$98
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$64
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$354

Good round-trip deal

$322 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Midway
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Midway. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1711:49 pmLAS - MDW
Nonstop3h 34mFrontier
Mon 4/218:50 pmMDW - LAS
Nonstop4h 01mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$98
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/2211:45 pmLAS - MDW
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Sat 4/268:30 pmMDW - LAS
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$169
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/311:10 pmLAX - MDW
Nonstop4h 05mSouthwest
Tue 5/61:50 pmMDW - LAX
Nonstop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/199:00 amSFO - MDW
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Wed 4/236:40 amMDW - SFO
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$216
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 4/205:55 amOAK - MDW
Nonstop4h 10mSouthwest
Sat 4/264:55 pmMDW - OAK
Nonstop4h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$227
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 4/2310:07 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop12h 24mFrontier
Thu 4/242:40 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop10h 28mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$233
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/189:19 pmSAN - MDW
1 stop6h 04mFrontier
Sun 4/206:45 amMDW - SAN
1 stop6h 44mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$236
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2410:43 amLAX - MDW
1 stop6h 23mFrontier
Thu 5/18:03 pmMDW - LAX
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$236
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/189:41 pmONT - MDW
1 stop5h 42mFrontier
Tue 4/226:45 amMDW - ONT
1 stop6h 35mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$236
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 7/112:50 amLAS - MDW
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Wed 7/91:00 pmMDW - LAS
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/27$237
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1812:33 pmBUR - MDW
1 stop9h 48mFrontier
Mon 4/216:45 amMDW - BUR
1 stop6h 48mFrontier
Deal found 3/28$240
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 6/177:40 pmBUR - MDW
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Sat 6/215:10 amMDW - BUR
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$247

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Midway 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 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Chicago Midway Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Midway

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasChicago

LAS - MDW

LASMDW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/17

11:49 pm-5:23 am

Nonstop3h 34m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/21

8:50 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

$98

Las VegasChicago

LAS - MDW

LASMDW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/22

11:45 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/26

8:30 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$169

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - MDW

LAXMDW

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

11:10 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/6

1:50 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$179

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Sat 4/19

9:00 am-6:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/23

6:40 am-11:20 am

1 stop6h 40m

$216

OaklandChicago

OAK - MDW

OAKMDW

Oakland

Sun 4/20

5:55 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/26

4:55 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$227

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

10:07 pm-12:31 pm

1 stop12h 24m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/24

2:40 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$233

San DiegoChicago

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Fri 4/18

9:19 pm-5:23 am

1 stop6h 04m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/20

6:45 am-11:29 am

1 stop6h 44m

$236

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - MDW

LAXMDW

Los Angeles

Thu 4/24

10:43 am-7:06 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/1

8:03 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 27m

$236

Las VegasChicago

LAS - MDW

LASMDW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/22

11:30 pm-9:07 am

1 stop7h 37m

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/26

3:02 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$237

OntarioChicago

ONT - MDW

ONTMDW

Ontario

Fri 4/18

4:25 pm-12:21 am

1 stop5h 56m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/20

8:50 pm-7:25 am

1 stop12h 35m

$238

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Best time to book a flight from California to Midway

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chicago Midway Airport (average of $160). Flying from California to Chicago Midway Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 CA to MDW?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Midway. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to Chicago Midway Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Midway. 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 28, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to MDW are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Midway by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago Midway Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago Midway Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Midway by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago Midway Airport, 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 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Midway

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Midway. 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 Midway. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and Allegiant Air from California to Chicago. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
731 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,271 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $64. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Allegiant Air, as they are both options that can get you from California to Chicago Midway Airport for a low price.

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to Chicago Midway Airport are San Francisco - Chicago Midway, Los Angeles - Chicago Midway and San Diego - Chicago Midway.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to Chicago Midway Airport? While on average our users pay $327, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $89. The most popular route (San Francisco - Chicago Midway), is priced around $207.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chicago Midway Airport (average of $160). Flying from California to Chicago Midway Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 California to Midway

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from California to Midway. 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$66Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$77Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$115Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$190Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$210Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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