$85+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Costa Mesa, CA
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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Costa Mesa
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Costa Mesa (CM3). 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 | $169 (Frontier) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $85 (CheapOair) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $395 |
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Costa MesaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Costa Mesa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Costa Mesa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.
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Find flights from Chicago to Costa Mesa within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Costa Mesa 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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ChicagoLos Angeles
MDW - LAX
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Chicago Midway
Fri 1/31
6:40 am-5:02 pm
1 stop12h 22m
Los Angeles
Fri 2/7
10:59 am-11:34 pm
1 stop10h 35m
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 1/5
8:34 pm-8:31 pm
1 stop25h 57m
Los Angeles
Fri 1/10
11:52 pm-5:55 am
Nonstop4h 03m
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 2/19
10:47 am-1:36 pm
Nonstop4h 49m
Los Angeles
Sun 2/23
5:55 pm-6:07 am
1 stop10h 12m
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 2/13
7:55 pm-9:40 am
1 stop15h 45m
Los Angeles
Thu 2/20
8:09 pm-5:00 am
1 stop6h 51m
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 2/18
3:17 pm-6:00 pm
Nonstop4h 43m
Los Angeles
Wed 2/26
1:38 pm-7:33 pm
Nonstop3h 55m
ChicagoLos Angeles
MDW - LAX
MDWLAX
Chicago Midway
Wed 1/8
8:15 am-10:49 pm
3 stops16h 34m
Los Angeles
Wed 1/15
9:30 pm-11:44 am
1 stop12h 14m
ChicagoLos Angeles
MDW - LAX
MDWLAX
Chicago Midway
Wed 1/8
8:35 pm-11:20 pm
Nonstop4h 45m
Los Angeles
Wed 1/15
2:05 pm-8:00 pm
Nonstop3h 55m
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 2/28
9:13 am-12:02 pm
Nonstop4h 49m
Los Angeles
Mon 3/3
10:45 pm-4:52 am
Nonstop4h 07m
ChicagoLos Angeles
MDW - LAX
MDWLAX
Chicago Midway
Mon 2/17
2:08 pm-8:00 pm
1 stop7h 52m
Los Angeles
Wed 2/19
7:15 am-4:20 pm
1 stop7h 05m
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 1/7
1:40 pm-8:03 pm
1 stop8h 23m
Los Angeles
Mon 2/3
11:55 am-12:11 am
1 stop10h 16m
Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Costa Mesa
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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Costa Mesa
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Costa Mesa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Costa Mesa?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Costa Mesa. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Costa Mesa, you should look to book at least 86 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 Chicago to Costa Mesa?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Costa Mesa (average of $240). Flying from Chicago to Costa Mesa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 CM3?
Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Costa Mesa. 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 Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Costa Mesa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Costa Mesa flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings 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 Chicago to Costa Mesa
Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Costa Mesa. 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 December 18, 2024.
The most flights from CHI to CM3 are scheduled on a Wednesday (101 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
Rainfall in Costa Mesa by month
Plan your trip to Costa Mesa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Mesa ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Costa Mesa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in Costa Mesa by month
Plan your trip to Costa Mesa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Mesa, 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 57.2 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Mesa
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Mesa. 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 Costa Mesa. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Southwest from Chicago to Costa Mesa 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Chicago to Costa Mesa
Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Costa Mesa. 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.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$54 | Average$162 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$90 | Average$277 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$109 | Average$209 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$137 | Average$405 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$147 | Average$357 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% | |
| Cheapest$179 | Average$362 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$204 | Average$450 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$206 | Average$503 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$222 | Average$430 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |