Illinois to California Flight Duration

Find flight duration times from Illinois to California, compare live flight prices and book your tickets.

What is the flight duration from Illinois to California?
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Average flight time is 4 hours 5 minutes

The fastest flight time from Illinois to California is 4 hours 5 minutes

Illinois to California flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 4 hours 5 minutes
Shortest flight duration Not available
Longest flight duration Not available
The average flight time from Illinois to California is 4 hours 5 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 Illinois to California is 1,632 miles / 2,627 km

Illinois airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to California: Peoria International Airport (PIA), Bloomington Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI), Moline Quad City International Airport (MLI), Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

California airports

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

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

Illinois & California local times and timezones

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CST -06:00
PST -08:00
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Illinois, United States is 2 hours ahead of California, United States

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Illinois to California FAQs

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

On average, the flight time from Illinois to California is 4 hours 5 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 Illinois to California could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.

What is the distance between Illinois and California?

The distance between Illinois and California is 1,632 miles or 2,627 km.

What is the shortest flight duration from Illinois to California?

The shortest flight time from Illinois to California is 4 hours 5 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 Illinois to California?

The average flight time from Illinois to California is 4 hours 5 minutes. Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.

What is the timezone difference between Illinois and California?

The time zone difference between Illinois and California is 2 hours.