Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to California

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Looking for cheap tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to California, or a last-minute trip? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

San Francisco.SAR 394 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Aug, returning Sat, 9 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 394, select.

San Diego.SAR 444 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Aug, returning Sat, 23 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 16 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 444, select.

Los Angeles.SAR 465 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jul, returning Mon, 11 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 465, select.

Santa Ana.SAR 481 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Sep, returning Sun, 14 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 481, select.

Oakland.SAR 519 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Tue, 26 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 519, select.

San Jose.SAR 578 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Aug, returning Mon, 18 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 16 Aug, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 578, select.

Sacramento.SAR 606 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul, returning Mon, 11 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 606, select.

Fresno.SAR 632 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Aug, returning Mon, 18 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Fresno Yosemite.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Fresno Yosemite on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 632, select.

Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to California

Arm yourself with these facts on the fly.

Cheapest flight found	SAR 394, San Francisco
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	4 hrs, 32 mins
Average flights per week	1,907
Most popular airline	American Airlines

How to find cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to California

We've compared the best online travel agents and flight providers on the internet to find the cheapest plane tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to California. Other savvy travellers recently found return flights from SAR 394 and one-way tickets from SAR 196. Ready to join them? Here are a few tips to help you do it the smart way.

Fly in August

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to California is currently August.

Fly on a Wednesday

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to California?

Yes - direct flights currently operate from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport and San Diego International Airport in California.

Which other Chicago airports offer direct flights to California?

Chicago Midway Airport offers direct flights to California.

What is the average price of a flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to California?

We looked at all of the upcoming return flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to California we could find over the next 12 months. It looks like SAR 394 is the best price. This is good, compared to the average California ticket price of SAR 1,132.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to California?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport is currently August.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport is currently September.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is currently July.
And the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is usually July.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to California on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to California on Thursday, 7 August 2025.

If I'm flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, where in California is cheapest to fly into?

If you're flying from Chicago O'Hare International, the cheapest city in California to fly into is San Francisco. The cheapest airport serving San Francisco at the moment is San Francisco International.