O'Hare Intl

$38+ Cheap flights from California to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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LAX — ORD
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from California to O'Hare Intl

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$102
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$38
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$274

Good round-trip deal

$269 or less

Good one-way deal

$151 or less
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From California to Chicago O'Hare Intl
One-way flight from California to Chicago O'Hare Intl
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2212:55 amLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 38mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/309:04 pmORD - LAS
1 stop11h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$102
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Fri 3/211:01 amLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/297:59 pmORD - LAS
Nonstop4h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$103
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/711:28 pmLAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 40mFrontier
Mon 4/147:30 amORD - LAS
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$105
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Tue 3/257:58 pmBUR - ORD
1 stop8h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/18:00 amORD - BUR
1 stop11h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$105
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Mon 3/105:52 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop10h 50mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/1210:49 amORD - OAK
1 stop8h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$118
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Sat 3/224:36 pmBUR - ORD
1 stop6h 21mFrontier
Wed 3/266:45 amORD - BUR
1 stop6h 48mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$123
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Sat 3/225:35 amLAX - ORD
1 stop6h 46mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/268:09 amORD - LAX
1 stop8h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$132
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Sun 5/44:08 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop13h 37mFrontier
Thu 5/296:10 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 33mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$134
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Sat 3/158:09 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/197:51 pmORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$135
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Fri 3/712:59 amONT - ORD
1 stop10h 21mFrontier
Tue 3/116:45 amORD - ONT
1 stop19h 19mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$135
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Sat 3/85:34 pmBUR - ORD
1 stop9h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/126:45 amORD - BUR
1 stop6h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$144
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Wed 4/1610:10 amSAN - ORD
1 stop12h 53mFrontier
Sun 4/206:45 amORD - SAN
1 stop6h 44mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$144

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasChicago

LAS - ORD

LASORD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/22

12:55 am-6:33 am

Nonstop3h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

9:45 am-7:50 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$102

Las VegasChicago

LAS - ORD

LASORD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 3/21

1:01 am-6:42 am

Nonstop3h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/29

7:59 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

$103

BurbankChicago

BUR - ORD

BURORD

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 3/25

7:58 pm-6:42 am

1 stop8h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/1

8:00 am-5:18 pm

1 stop11h 18m

$105

Las VegasChicago

LAS - ORD

LASORD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 4/12

11:15 am-11:56 pm

1 stop10h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/14

7:30 am-4:42 pm

1 stop11h 12m

$109

BurbankChicago

BUR - ORD

BURORD

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 3/24

12:33 pm-12:44 am

1 stop10h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/26

6:45 am-11:33 am

1 stop6h 48m

$110

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Mon 4/7

6:55 pm-6:42 am

1 stop9h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/9

7:41 am-5:34 pm

1 stop11h 53m

$118

BurbankChicago

BUR - ORD

BURORD

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 3/13

5:34 pm-6:42 am

1 stop11h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/19

6:45 am-11:33 am

1 stop6h 48m

$125

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sat 3/22

5:35 am-2:21 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/26

8:09 am-2:48 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$132

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

4:08 pm-7:45 am

1 stop13h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/29

6:10 am-8:43 am

Nonstop4h 33m

$134

OntarioChicago

ONT - ORD

ONTORD

Ontario

Fri 3/7

12:59 am-1:20 pm

1 stop10h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/11

6:45 am-12:04 am

1 stop19h 19m

$135

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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 $321). 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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to ORD are scheduled on a Thursday (94 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (72 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 February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from California to Chicago. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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 Frontier ($38), Spirit Airlines ($42), and United Airlines ($80).

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  • 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 $902, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $70. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $93 for that flight.

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  • 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 $321). 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$49Average$121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$74Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$91Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$100Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Sun Country AirCheapest$149Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$157Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$182Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$182Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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