O'Hare Intl

$49+ Cheap flights from California to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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LAX — ORD
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). 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 January 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$104
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$49
(FlightHub)
From California to Chicago O'Hare Intl
One-way flight from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Cheapest flights from California to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 17, 2025.

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Thu 2/68:18 pmLAS - ORD
1 stop26h 14mFrontier
Sat 2/157:59 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 16mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$105
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Tue 2/1112:59 amLAS - ORD
1 stop6h 52mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/187:51 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$108
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/107:59 amLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 40mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/1210:49 amORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/16$116
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Mon 2/2412:33 pmBUR - ORD
1 stop10h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/261:32 pmORD - BUR
1 stop9h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$117
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Fri 2/289:55 pmBUR - ORD
1 stop6h 12mSpirit Airlines
Sat 3/11:32 pmORD - BUR
1 stop6h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$121
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Fri 1/313:56 pmBUR - ORD
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Mon 2/37:50 amORD - BUR
1 stop9h 11mFrontier
Deal found 1/15$130
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Sat 2/225:10 amOAK - ORD
1 stop14h 40mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/2610:45 pmORD - OAK
1 stop15h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/16$132
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Wed 1/2912:55 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/3010:47 pmORD - SAN
1 stop12h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$154
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Wed 3/512:59 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 40mFrontier
Sat 3/86:50 amORD - SAN
1 stop19h 24mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$158
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Wed 2/52:10 pmSAN - ORD
2 stops13h 21mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/1210:45 pmORD - SAN
1 stop12h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/16$159
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Wed 2/126:18 pmLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/198:54 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$160
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Thu 2/1312:59 amONT - ORD
1 stop21h 45mFrontier
Sun 2/237:59 pmORD - ONT
1 stop13h 27mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$160

Find flights from California to O'Hare Intl within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to O'Hare Intl 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 January 17, 2025.

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Las VegasChicago

LAS - ORD

LASORD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/6

8:18 pm-12:32 am

1 stop26h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/15

7:59 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

$105

Las VegasChicago

LAS - ORD

LASORD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/11

12:59 am-9:51 am

1 stop6h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/18

7:51 pm-10:08 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

$108

Las VegasChicago

LAS - ORD

LASORD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 3/10

7:59 am-1:39 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

10:49 am-1:01 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

$116

BurbankChicago

BUR - ORD

BURORD

Burbank Bob Hope

Fri 1/31

3:56 pm-12:32 am

1 stop6h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

7:50 am-3:01 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$130

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Sat 2/22

5:10 am-9:50 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/26

10:45 pm-11:45 am

1 stop15h 00m

$132

BurbankChicago

BUR - ORD

BURORD

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 3/8

8:00 pm-5:26 am

1 stop7h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/10

6:30 am-11:33 am

1 stop7h 03m

$135

BurbankChicago

BUR - ORD

BURORD

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 2/12

9:55 pm-6:07 am

1 stop6h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/19

10:45 pm-8:15 am

1 stop11h 30m

$140

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Wed 1/29

12:55 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/30

10:47 pm-8:58 am

1 stop12h 11m

$154

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Fri 2/7

8:45 am-7:51 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/9

6:36 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop26h 22m

$159

Las VegasChicago

LAS - ORD

LASORD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/12

6:18 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/19

8:54 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop4h 11m

$160

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Best time to book a flight from California to O'Hare Intl

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Travel insights for flights from California to O'Hare Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to O'Hare Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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 ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from California to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 17, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport as you normally would.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from California to O'Hare Intl. 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 January 17, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to ORD are scheduled on a Wednesday (85 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (63 on average).

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated January 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines from California to Chicago. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

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1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Spirit Airlines ($49), Frontier ($55), and American Airlines ($90).

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

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

    Consider Brussels Airlines (93%), Emirates (93%) or EVA Air (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

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

    While on average a flight from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is generally $923, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $98. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $81 for that flight.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to O'Hare Intl 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 California to O'Hare Intl.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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 California to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to O'Hare Intl. 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 January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$49Average$121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$91Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$100Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Sun Country AirCheapest$149Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$157Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$183Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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