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$90+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Riverside, CA

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CHI — LAX
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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Mon 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Riverside are usually found in September or October, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Riverside

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Riverside (R1V). 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 January 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$156
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$90
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$268
From Chicago (CHI) to Riverside
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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 January 22, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/75:10 amMDW - LAX
1 stop11h 54mFrontier
Sun 3/98:09 pmLAX - MDW
1 stop7h 22mFrontier
Deal found 1/22$156
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/69:18 pmORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 41mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/1111:52 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/22$156
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/711:57 amORD - LAX
1 stop11h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/137:10 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$158
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/56:45 amORD - LAX
1 stop27h 49mFrontier
Fri 4/116:30 amLAX - ORD
1 stop16h 12mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$159
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/228:35 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/2412:25 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop3h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sat 2/159:25 pmMDW - LAX
Nonstop4h 45mSouthwest
Tue 2/2511:20 amLAX - MDW
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$189
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1012:49 pmMDW - LAX
2 stops20h 33mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/138:18 pmLAX - MDW
1 stop21h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$224
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/227:00 pmORD - LAX
1 stop14h 31mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/2611:13 amLAX - ORD
2 stops10h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Sun 2/232:08 pmMDW - LAX
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Thu 2/279:30 amLAX - MDW
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Deal found 1/22$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sat 2/1510:45 amORD - LAX
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Wed 2/197:35 amLAX - ORD
1 stop12h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Tue 2/115:10 pmORD - LAX
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Tue 2/189:30 amLAX - ORD
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 1/22$273

Find flights from Chicago to Riverside within your budget

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 January 22, 2025.

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ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/13

8:44 pm-9:40 am

1 stop14h 56m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/17

6:30 am-12:17 am

1 stop15h 47m

$157

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

1:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/7

4:16 pm-12:32 am

1 stop6h 16m

$157

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

6:45 am-12:25 am

1 stop19h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 4/13

6:30 am-12:15 am

1 stop15h 45m

$159

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

10:48 am-1:39 pm

Nonstop4h 51m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/23

5:20 am-11:24 am

Nonstop4h 04m

$161

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/1

5:40 pm-8:22 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/4

12:25 am-6:14 am

Nonstop3h 49m

$179

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/10

7:15 am-3:23 pm

2 stops10h 08m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/18

6:30 am-12:17 am

1 stop15h 47m

$188

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/15

9:25 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop4h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/25

11:20 am-5:20 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$189

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/22

7:00 pm-7:31 am

1 stop14h 31m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/26

11:13 am-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 46m

$256

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/5

6:00 am-2:44 pm

1 stop10h 44m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/5

10:30 pm-8:51 am

1 stop8h 21m

$257

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/15

10:45 am-5:50 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/21

6:15 am-9:30 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$262

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Riverside

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Riverside

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

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 January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Riverside is 30 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 January 22, 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 January 21, 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. Sunday 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 January 22, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to R1V are scheduled on a Monday (98 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 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 January 22, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Riverside, such as Delta, American Airlines and Frontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

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
4,654 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

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
9,707 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

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
8,512 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

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
8,975 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

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.

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
801 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

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

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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 Southwest ($90), Spirit Airlines ($90), and Frontier ($94).

  • 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 (87%), Royal Jordanian (84%) or Air China (83%) 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 $1,004, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $89. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around $87.

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

  • 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 January 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$54Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$94Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$109Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$147Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$152Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$177Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$206Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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