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$81+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Chicago (CHI)

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LAX — CHI
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(Frontier)

One-way from

$81
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$313
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From Irvine to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Irvine to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/1212:41 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 01mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/164:35 pmORD - LAX
2 stops20h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/22$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/64:36 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/109:02 pmORD - LAX
1 stop14h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$167
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Tue 5/610:35 pmLAX - MDW
1 stop10h 51mFrontier
Wed 5/142:12 pmMDW - LAX
1 stop9h 23mFrontier
Deal found 4/21$178
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Mon 5/58:05 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop7h 05mFrontier
Mon 6/26:10 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 33mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$186
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/2011:25 amLAX - MDW
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Tue 5/278:40 pmMDW - LAX
Nonstop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/21$210
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Tue 5/611:45 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1710:37 pmORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$224
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 5/2810:30 amLAX - RFD
1 stop23h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/112:28 pmRFD - LAX
1 stop20h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$232
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Tue 8/196:15 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop9h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/307:00 amORD - LAX
1 stop9h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 7/25:38 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/76:00 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$246
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Mon 6/2312:50 amLAX - MDW
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Tue 7/19:21 amMDW - LAX
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/22$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Fri 5/2312:59 amLAX - ORD
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Wed 5/288:40 amORD - LAX
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/22$257
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sun 6/111:59 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop17h 10mSun Country Air
Fri 6/66:17 pmORD - LAX
1 stop6h 27mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/21$275

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine to Chicago 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 April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Chicago that are best for you.

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Irvine

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Tue 5/27

12:41 am-6:42 am

Nonstop4h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/1

6:10 am-8:43 am

Nonstop4h 33m

$160

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Mon 5/12

12:41 am-6:42 am

Nonstop4h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/20

6:59 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

$161

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - MDW

LAXMDW

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

10:35 pm-11:26 am

1 stop10h 51m

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/13

9:34 am-9:35 pm

1 stop14h 01m

$178

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

8:05 pm-5:10 am

1 stop7h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/2

6:10 am-8:43 am

Nonstop4h 33m

$186

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - MDW

LAXMDW

Los Angeles

Tue 5/20

11:25 am-5:25 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/27

8:40 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$210

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

11:45 pm-5:53 am

Nonstop4h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

10:37 pm-1:12 am

Nonstop4h 35m

$224

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - RFD

LAXRFD

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

10:30 am-11:38 am

1 stop23h 08m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 6/1

12:28 pm-6:51 am

1 stop20h 23m

$232

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 7/2

5:38 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/7

6:00 am-8:29 am

Nonstop4h 29m

$246

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - MDW

LAXMDW

Los Angeles

Mon 6/23

12:50 am-8:44 am

1 stop5h 54m

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/1

9:21 am-2:55 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$257

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Fri 5/23

12:59 am-9:18 am

1 stop6h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/27

11:03 am-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$257

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Irvine to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Irvine to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Chicago. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Irvine to Chicago, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Irvine to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Irvine to Chicago 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 IR9 to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

When flying from Irvine to Chicago, 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 Irvine to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to Chicago flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Irvine to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Irvine to Chicago. 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 April 22, 2025.

The most flights from IR9 to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (108 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (69 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago 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 when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Irvine to Chicago have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Irvine to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Irvine to Chicago are Frontier ($81), Spirit Airlines ($84), and Southwest ($100).

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  • What are the most reliable airlines from Irvine to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Irvine, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Atlas Air (100%), Air China (92%), ANA( 92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Irvine to Chicago is $85. On average you can expect to pay $773. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $91.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Irvine to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Irvine to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Irvine to Chicago 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 Irvine to Chicago

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Irvine to Chicago. 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 April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$49Average$120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$74Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$90Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$130Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$157Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$161Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$182Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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