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$75+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Irvine, 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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
Apr 8 — Apr 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Irvine are usually found in September or October, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Irvine

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Irvine flight deals. Data was last updated April 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$145
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$75
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$269
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From Chicago (CHI) to Irvine
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Irvine
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 April 3, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/269:09 amORD - LAX
1 stop14h 26mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/2911:40 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 6/36:10 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 33mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/512:41 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$146
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Thu 5/226:10 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 34mFrontier
Sun 5/254:46 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 19mFrontier
Deal found 4/3$174
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sat 5/39:25 amMDW - LAX
Nonstop4h 25mSouthwest
Tue 5/66:00 amLAX - MDW
Nonstop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/2$179
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 5/76:00 amORD - LAX
1 stop8h 56mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/147:59 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop8h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/2$218
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Fri 5/28:03 pmMDW - LAX
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Mon 5/510:37 amLAX - MDW
1 stop6h 31mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$236
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Thu 7/37:39 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/71:30 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$246
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sat 5/179:20 amMDW - LAX
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Tue 5/2012:59 amLAX - MDW
1 stop9h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/2$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sat 5/37:46 amORD - LAX
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Fri 5/912:50 amLAX - ORD
1 stop5h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/3$257

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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 April 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Irvine that are best for you.

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ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/26

9:09 am-9:35 pm

1 stop14h 26m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/29

11:40 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$145

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/3

6:10 am-8:43 am

Nonstop4h 33m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/4

5:30 am-11:36 am

Nonstop4h 06m

$146

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/22

6:10 am-8:44 am

Nonstop4h 34m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/25

4:46 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

$174

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/3

9:25 am-11:50 am

Nonstop4h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

6:00 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$179

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/14

7:59 pm-6:05 am

1 stop8h 06m

$218

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/2

8:03 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 27m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

10:37 am-7:08 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$236

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/3

7:39 am-10:05 am

Nonstop4h 26m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/7

1:30 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$246

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/17

1:08 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/24

11:59 pm-8:36 am

1 stop6h 37m

$257

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

7:46 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/9

12:50 am-8:34 am

1 stop5h 44m

$257

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/25

10:26 pm-1:11 am

Nonstop4h 45m

$75

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Irvine

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

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 March 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Irvine is 68 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Irvine (average of $246). Flying from Chicago to Irvine in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 April 3, 2025.

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 March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Irvine flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons 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 April 3, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to IR9 are scheduled on a Monday (113 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 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 April 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Chicago to Irvine have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $75. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier 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: ANA (89%), Emirates (86%), Japan Airlines( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Irvine?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Irvine? While on average our users pay $1,982, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $75. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around $111.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Irvine (average of $246). Flying from Chicago to Irvine in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$54Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$78Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$89Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$147Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$152Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$180Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$206Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$222Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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