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Flight information for Chicago to Los Angeles
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Best Price Found

$63

Fastest flight time

4h 05m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Los Angeles

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $63. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $170.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 4h 05m
Direct flights go from Chicago to Los Angeles every day.
There is 1 airport near Los Angeles: Los Angeles (LAX)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?

January. The cheapest time of year to fly to Los Angeles from Chicago is January. Most expensive is June

What is the cheapest day to depart Chicago for Los Angeles?

Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Tuesday. The most expensive is typically Sunday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?

In the morning. Chicago to Los Angeles flights are approximately 23% more expensive in the afternoon than in the morning

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Los Angeles from Chicago?

Frontier. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Los Angeles

What is the cheapest Chicago to Los Angeles flight route?

Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles. Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles for the best Chicago - Los Angeles flight prices

How far in advance should you book Chicago to Los Angeles flights?

53 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is approximately 53 days to departure

How many flights depart from Chicago to Los Angeles on average per day?

As of June 2023, there are 92 flights per week flying from Chicago to Los Angeles. The most common time of day flights depart is 4:00PM, with 47% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Chicago to Los Angeles on average per week?

647 flights are operational weekly from Chicago to Los Angeles as of June 2023. The most popular departure day for this route is Monday, with 15% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago to Los Angeles flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to Los Angeles flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Los Angeles flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Chicago to Los Angeles.

When you’re planning your trip from Chicago to Los Angeles, the most popular airport-to-airport route is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport. When booking your trip to Los Angeles, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly out of. The nearest airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is Chicago Midway Airport which is located in Chicago. When traveling from Chicago, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly into when you land in Los Angeles. Good options for arrival airports in Los Angeles, you can try Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (in Santa Ana), Burbank Bob Hope Airport (in Burbank), or Long Beach Municipal Airport (in Long Beach). In June, $170 is typically the cheapest round trip price you’ll find from Chicago to Los Angeles which you can find when you fly ORD — LAX.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)$170
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Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA)$205
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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)$203
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Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)$218
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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA)$200
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Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)$257
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Easily compare round-trip flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles by changing tabs
Spirit Airlines
Jul 17
ORD6:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 26m
LAX11:20 pmLos Angeles
Jul 18
LAX4:15 amLos Angeles
9h 04m
1 stop
ORD1:19 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
Jul 8
ORD1:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 28m
LAX5:58 pmLos Angeles
Jul 11
LAX5:52 amLos Angeles
19h 37m
2 stops
ORD1:29 amChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Jul 4
ORD4:22 amChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 01m
1 stop
LAX1:23 pmLos Angeles
Jul 4
LAX2:45 pmLos Angeles
4h 10m
ORD6:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Sep 7
ORD5:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 33m
LAX9:38 pmLos Angeles
Sep 10
LAX7:05 pmLos Angeles
4h 02m
ORD11:07 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Delta
Aug 4
MDW3:15 pmChicago Midway
8h 00m
1 stop
LAX11:15 pmLos Angeles
Aug 9
LAX10:45 amLos Angeles
7h 12m
1 stop
MDW5:57 pmChicago Midway
Spirit Airlines
Jul 8
ORD6:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 26m
LAX11:20 pmLos Angeles
Jul 10
LAX7:30 pmLos Angeles
4h 11m
ORD11:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

If you're looking for one-way flights from Chicago to Los Angeles, view some of our deals below provided by Allegiant Air and Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Aug 23
ORD12:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 22m
LAX5:20 pmLos Angeles
Allegiant Air
Jul 21
MDW7:24 amChicago Midway
10h 00m
1 stop
LAX5:24 pmLos Angeles
Multiple Airlines
Sep 20
MDW9:18 amChicago Midway
8h 48m
1 stop
LAX6:06 pmLos Angeles

Search last-minute flights to Los Angeles from Chicago

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from Chicago to Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
Jun 17
ORD6:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
10h 37m
1 stop
LAX5:07 amLos Angeles
Jun 28
LAX5:52 amLos Angeles
11h 38m
2 stops
ORD5:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
Jun 16
MDW7:24 amChicago Midway
10h 10m
1 stop
LAX5:34 pmLos Angeles
Jun 20
LAX6:25 pmLos Angeles
12h 17m
1 stop
MDW6:42 amChicago Midway
United Airlines
Jun 14
ORD3:22 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 23m
LAX7:45 amLos Angeles
Jun 21
LAX9:52 amLos Angeles
8h 47m
1 stop
ORD6:39 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Delta
Jun 13
MDW2:30 amChicago Midway
9h 05m
1 stop
LAX11:35 amLos Angeles
Jun 20
LAX11:00 amLos Angeles
6h 06m
1 stop
MDW5:06 pmChicago Midway
Spirit Airlines
Jun 14
ORD6:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
10h 37m
1 stop
LAX5:07 amLos Angeles
Jul 12
LAX12:31 pmLos Angeles
4h 09m
ORD4:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
Jun 16
MDW7:24 amChicago Midway
10h 10m
1 stop
LAX5:34 pmLos Angeles
Jun 20
LAX6:25 pmLos Angeles
12h 17m
1 stop
MDW6:42 amChicago Midway

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Los Angeles

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Chicago to Los Angeles with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom $69Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,146 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $81Free CancellationRating
6.1
847 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $86Free CancellationRating
6.1
2,226 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $165Free CancellationRating
7.9
2,058 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $175Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,344 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $191Free CancellationRating
7.5
46 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $209Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,285 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Chicago to Los Angeles

    United Airlines flies from Chicago to Los Angeles around 38 times per week, with 2,146 momondo users rating the airline 7.2/10. The cheapest United Airlines deal from Chicago to Los Angeles in the last 72 hours was $69 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $329 for United Airlines flights on this route.

  • American Airlines Flights From Chicago to Los Angeles

    American Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. American Airlines flight deals for Chicago to Los Angeles start from as low as $175 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average American Airlines deals seen on momondo around $415. American Airlines operates 54 flights to Los Angeles from Chicago in an average week. Users have rated it 7.2/10 across 2,344 reviews.


Delta flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Los Angeles flight tickets
Delta
Aug 4
MDW3:15 pmChicago Midway
8h 00m
1 stop
LAX11:15 pmLos Angeles
Aug 9
LAX10:45 amLos Angeles
7h 12m
1 stop
MDW5:57 pmChicago Midway
Delta
Aug 5
MDW1:36 pmChicago Midway
8h 13m
1 stop
LAX9:49 pmLos Angeles
Aug 14
LAX10:45 amLos Angeles
7h 12m
1 stop
MDW5:57 pmChicago Midway
Delta
Aug 30
MDW10:20 amChicago Midway
8h 20m
1 stop
LAX6:40 pmLos Angeles
Sep 4
LAX7:25 pmLos Angeles
7h 11m
1 stop
MDW2:36 amChicago Midway

Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Chicago to Los Angeles flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Jul 17
ORD6:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 26m
LAX11:20 pmLos Angeles
Jul 18
LAX4:15 amLos Angeles
9h 04m
1 stop
ORD1:19 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Spirit Airlines
Jul 8
ORD6:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 26m
LAX11:20 pmLos Angeles
Jul 10
LAX7:30 pmLos Angeles
4h 11m
ORD11:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Spirit Airlines
Jul 13
ORD6:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 26m
LAX11:20 pmLos Angeles
Jul 16
LAX7:30 pmLos Angeles
4h 11m
ORD11:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

  • How far is Chicago to Los Angeles by plane?

    Los Angeles is 1744.8 mi away from Chicago. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 4h 25m.


Alternative routes for Chicago to Los Angeles

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
Chicago to San Francisco Flights
Fastest flight time4h 30m
Cheapest price$172
Chicago to San Diego Flights
Fastest flight time4h 03m
Cheapest price$193
Chicago to Burbank Flights
Fastest flight time6h 32m
Cheapest price$229
Chicago to Oakland, California Flights
Fastest flight time6h 58m
Cheapest price$207
Chicago to Ontario Flights
Fastest flight time4h 05m
Cheapest price$203
St. Louis to Los Angeles Flights
Fastest flight time3h 50m
Cheapest price$191
Chicago to Sacramento Flights
Fastest flight time4h 26m
Cheapest price$222
Chicago to San Jose Flights
Fastest flight time4h 36m
Cheapest price$245
Chicago to Santa Ana Flights
Fastest flight time6h 08m
Cheapest price$200
Chicago to Reno Flights
Fastest flight time4h 18m
Cheapest price$243
Chicago to Palm Springs Flights
Fastest flight time4h 10m
Cheapest price$252
St. Louis to Ontario Flights
Fastest flight time5h 54m
Cheapest price$217

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