Riverside

$75+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Riverside, CA

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CHI — LAX
Apr 7 — Apr 141
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Riverside 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 Riverside

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Riverside flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 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 Riverside
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Riverside
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 Riverside
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Riverside. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 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 4/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/46:10 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 33mFrontier
Mon 6/94:46 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 19mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$165
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/308:40 pmMDW - LAX
Nonstop4h 30mSouthwest
Wed 5/711:10 pmLAX - MDW
Nonstop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 3/31$179
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/37:20 pmORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/66:05 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$180
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Thu 5/88:03 pmMDW - LAX
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Sun 5/1110:37 amLAX - MDW
1 stop6h 31mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$236
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/19:42 pmORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/158:18 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$237
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/247:59 pmORD - LAX
1 stop13h 35mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/277:00 amLAX - ORD
1 stop14h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/1$245
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/241:08 pmMDW - LAX
1 stop9h 18mDelta
Mon 5/2612:59 amLAX - MDW
1 stop9h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/1$267
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/246:24 amORD - LAX
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Tue 5/2712:59 amLAX - ORD
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/1$267
This Hawaiian Airlines 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/47:00 amORD - LAX
1 stop10h 24mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 6/91:57 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop7h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/1$286

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Riverside 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 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Riverside that are best for you.

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Riverside

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Return

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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

Wed 6/4

6:10 am-8:43 am

Nonstop4h 33m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/9

4:46 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

$165

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/30

8:40 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/7

11:10 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$179

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

7:20 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop4h 37m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

6:05 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$180

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/8

8:03 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 27m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/11

10:37 am-7:08 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$236

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/1

9:42 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop4h 33m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/15

8:18 am-2:42 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

$237

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/24

7:59 pm-7:34 am

1 stop13h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/27

7:00 am-11:56 pm

1 stop14h 56m

$245

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/24

1:08 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/26

12:59 am-12:28 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$267

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/24

6:24 am-11:26 am

1 stop7h 02m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/27

12:59 am-9:51 am

1 stop6h 52m

$267

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Riverside

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Riverside. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Riverside 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 Riverside?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Riverside (average of $246). Flying from Chicago to Riverside 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 R1V?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Riverside. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to Riverside as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Riverside?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Riverside 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 Riverside

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Riverside. 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 2, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to R1V are scheduled on a Monday (112 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (35 on average).

Rainfall in Riverside by month

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

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

Temperature in Riverside by month

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riverside. 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 Riverside. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Riverside, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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 Riverside one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Riverside are Spirit Airlines ($75), Southwest ($90), and United Airlines ($90).

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Riverside consider choosing ANA (91%), Air China (88%) or Japan Airlines (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Riverside?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Riverside? 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 $109.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Riverside (average of $246). Flying from Chicago to Riverside 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 Riverside

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Riverside. 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 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$54Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$78Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$89Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$147Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$152Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$180Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$206Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$222Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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