Statistics on Chicago-California flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to California from Chicago
The average price to go to California from Chicago is $ 322 (round trip). It varies from $ 313 (San Francisco) to $ 332 (Los Angeles ) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Chicago-California flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: San Francisco and Los Angeles .
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $ 313 | january, february, september, october (the cheapest), november, december | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Chicago-San Francisco |
| Los Angeles | $ 332 | january, february (the cheapest), may, september, october | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Chicago-Los Angeles |
Round-trip airfare price Chicago-California month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 261 to $ 263 | good price |
| February | $ 248 to $ 269 | good price |
| March | $ 371 to $ 409 | high price |
| April | $ 339 to $ 356 | fair price |
| May | $ 289 to $ 332 | fair price |
| June | $ 409 to $ 441 | very high price |
| July | $ 382 to $ 414 | high price |
| August | $ 327 to $ 348 | fair price |
| September | $ 255 to $ 263 | good price |
| October | $ 240 to $ 260 | good price |
| November | $ 278 to $ 345 | fair price |
| December | $ 261 to $ 359 | fair price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to California from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
The GOOD price of a flight to California from Chicago
Average price per month for a round trip flight to San Francisco in California
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to San Francisco is $ 313. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-San Francisco flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to San Francisco in California in october to get the best price ($ 240, saving $ 74 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 313). Avoid the month of june which is statistically the most expensive ($ 409, which is $ 97 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-San Francisco and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Los Angeles in California
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $ 332. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Los Angeles flights.
To get the best price...
take a direct flight
leave on a wednesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Los Angeles in California in february to get the best price ($ 248, saving $ 84 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 332). Avoid the month of june which is statistically the most expensive ($ 441, which is $ 110 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Los Angeles and other statistics
Top prices Chicago-California
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → San Francisco | 16-12 to 31-12-2024 | $ 147 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → San Francisco | 06-01 to 13-01-2025 | $ 147 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → San Francisco | 07-01 to 13-01-2025 | $ 158 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → San Francisco | 09-01 to 16-01-2025 | $ 147 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → San Francisco | 12-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 167 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → San Francisco | 15-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 127 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Los Angeles | 19-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 147 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Los Angeles | 26-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 143 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → San Francisco | 03-02 to 10-02-2025 | $ 127 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Los Angeles | 06-05 to 10-05-2025 | $ 167 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
When to buy plane tickets to go to California (from Chicago)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to San Francisco
The price of tickets to San Francisco fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to San Francisco, you should buy your ticket on a wednesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to San Francisco page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to San Francisco in California 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 242 , which is $ 72 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 110 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-San Francisco flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles
The price of tickets to Los Angeles fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Los Angeles , you should buy your ticket on a friday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Los Angeles page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Los Angeles in California 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 186 , which is $ 146 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 459 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Los Angeles flight ticket and other statistics