California to Chicago Flight Duration

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What is the flight duration from California to Chicago?
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Average flight time is 4 hours 19 minutes

The fastest flight time from California to Chicago is 4 hours 19 minutes

California to Chicago flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 4 hours 19 minutes
Shortest flight duration Not available
Longest flight duration Not available
The average flight time from California to Chicago is 4 hours 19 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from California to Chicago is 1,725 miles / 2,776 km

California airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to Chicago: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), San Jose International Airport (SJC), Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Chicago airports

Chicago has 3 airports: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

If you don't fancy flying from Chicago there are a number of airports nearby that fly to California: South Bend Airport (SBN), Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), Bloomington Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI), Madison Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), Peoria International Airport (PIA) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: California to Wisconsin and California to Michigan.

California & Chicago local times and timezones

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PST -08:00
CST -06:00
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California, United States is 2 hours behind of Chicago, United States

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California to Chicago FAQs

How long does it take to fly from California to Chicago?

On average, the flight time from California to Chicago is 4 hours 19 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from California to Chicago could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between California and Chicago?

The distance between California and Chicago is 1,725 miles or 2,776 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from California to Chicago?

The shortest flight time from California to Chicago is 4 hours 19 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from California to Chicago?

The average flight time from California to Chicago is 4 hours 19 minutes. Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between California and Chicago?

The time zone difference between California and Chicago is -2 hours.