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$85+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Irvine, CA

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CHI — LAX
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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The best prices from Chicago to Irvine are usually found in September or October, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Irvine (IR9). 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)

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Average price

$395
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Irvine
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Irvine. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/319:54 pmORD - LAX
1 stop13h 21mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/86:00 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$221
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/319:54 pmORD - LAX
1 stop13h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/89:30 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop17h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$225
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/242:20 pmMDW - LAX
1 stop9h 15mFrontier
Mon 1/68:09 pmLAX - MDW
1 stop26h 04mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$263
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/246:55 amORD - LAX
1 stop27h 40mFrontier
Mon 1/66:30 amLAX - ORD
1 stop15h 16mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/316:30 pmORD - LAX
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/87:00 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$439
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/249:50 amMDW - LAX
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Tue 12/3111:15 amLAX - MDW
Nonstop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$481
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/208:27 pmMDW - LAX
3 stops29h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/69:21 pmLAX - MDW
1 stop6h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$492
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/255:51 pmMDW - LAX
1 stop7h 07mDelta
Wed 1/15:45 amLAX - MDW
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/17$524

Find flights from Chicago to Irvine within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Irvine 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

MDWLAX

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

$169

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

$169

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

$170

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

$174

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

$179

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

$190

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

$200

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

$237

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

$256

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

$256

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Irvine

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Irvine

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Irvine including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Irvine. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Irvine is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Irvine (average of $240). Flying from Chicago to Irvine 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 IR9?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Irvine. 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 Irvine, 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 Irvine?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Irvine. Price data was last updated on December 8, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Irvine 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 Irvine

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Irvine. 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 IR9 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 Irvine by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Irvine 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 Irvine when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Irvine by month

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Irvine. 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 Irvine. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Southwest from Chicago to Irvine have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Irvine. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $85. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Irvine for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight to Irvine from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Austrian Airlines (95%), Spirit Airlines (91%), Brussels Airlines( 90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Irvine?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Irvine? While on average our users pay $996, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $85. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around $93.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Irvine?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Irvine?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Irvine 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 Chicago to Irvine?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Irvine (average of $240). Flying from Chicago to Irvine 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.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Chicago to Irvine

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Irvine. 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.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$54Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$90Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$109Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$147Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$204Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$206Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$222Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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