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Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles from $43

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Best Price Found

$43

Fastest flight time

4h 20m

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Airports in Los Angeles

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The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $43. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $93.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 4h 20m
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?

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

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

In the evening. Chicago to Los Angeles flights are approximately 26% more expensive at noon than in the evening

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

Spirit Airlines. 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?

48 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is approximately 48 days to departure

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

As of March 2024, there are 92 flights per week flying from Chicago to Los Angeles. The most common time of day flights depart is 7:00PM, with 38% of flights taking off at noon.

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 March 2024. 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?

You could potentially save up to 29% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Los Angeles flight.

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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport (in Burbank), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (in Santa Ana), or Long Beach Municipal Airport (in Long Beach). In March, $93 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)$93
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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)$149
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Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)$160
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Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA)$166
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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA)$149
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Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)$238
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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
May 13
ORD7:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 24m
1 stop
LAX12:59 amLos Angeles
May 14
LAX6:05 amLos Angeles
4h 07m
ORD12:12 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
May 4
ORD5:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 37m
LAX8:12 pmLos Angeles
May 7
LAX11:35 amLos Angeles
11h 17m
1 stop
ORD12:52 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Apr 30
ORD6:27 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 13m
1 stop
LAX8:40 pmLos Angeles
May 15
LAX8:11 amLos Angeles
14h 45m
1 stop
ORD12:56 amChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
May 4
ORD6:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 45m
LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles
May 4
LAX12:15 amLos Angeles
3h 58m
ORD6:13 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Spirit Airlines
May 21
ORD10:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 31m
LAX1:28 amLos Angeles
May 22
LAX9:00 amLos Angeles
7h 23m
1 stop
ORD6:23 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Delta
May 4
MDW5:45 pmChicago Midway
6h 45m
1 stop
LAX10:30 pmLos Angeles
May 10
LAX12:40 amLos Angeles
8h 22m
1 stop
MDW11:02 amChicago Midway

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 American Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Apr 27
ORD5:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 37m
LAX8:12 pmLos Angeles
Frontier
Apr 30
MDW5:30 amChicago Midway
17h 03m
1 stop
LAX8:33 pmLos Angeles
Multiple Airlines
May 15
MDW7:00 amChicago Midway
9h 35m
1 stop
LAX2:35 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
Apr 2
ORD5:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
33h 36m
2 stops
LAX1:34 amLos Angeles
Apr 9
LAX2:36 pmLos Angeles
13h 31m
1 stop
ORD6:07 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
Apr 3
ORD6:46 amChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 12m
1 stop
LAX12:58 pmLos Angeles
Apr 10
LAX8:11 amLos Angeles
14h 45m
1 stop
ORD12:56 amChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Apr 3
ORD6:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 46m
LAX9:26 pmLos Angeles
Apr 22
LAX11:12 pmLos Angeles
4h 03m
ORD5:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Delta
Apr 3
MDW5:06 pmChicago Midway
9h 49m
1 stop
LAX12:55 amLos Angeles
Apr 12
LAX11:35 pmLos Angeles
7h 15m
1 stop
MDW8:50 amChicago Midway
Spirit Airlines
Apr 3
ORD6:46 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 01m
1 stop
LAX11:47 pmLos Angeles
Apr 10
LAX11:59 pmLos Angeles
4h 04m
ORD6:03 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
Apr 4
MDW2:03 pmChicago Midway
8h 25m
1 stop
LAX8:28 pmLos Angeles
Apr 9
LAX2:36 pmLos Angeles
19h 00m
1 stop
MDW11:36 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
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Rating
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $64Free CancellationRating
6.4
8,843 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $136Free CancellationRating
8.1
9,127 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
6.3
4,263 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $180Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,402 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $195Free CancellationRating
7.4
11,481 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $198Free CancellationRating
7.3
15,181 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $243Free CancellationRating
7.2
696 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 11,481 momondo users rating the airline 7.4/10. The cheapest United Airlines deal from Chicago to Los Angeles in the last 72 hours was $195 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $369 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 $198 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average American Airlines deals seen on momondo around $350. American Airlines operates 54 flights to Los Angeles from Chicago in an average week. Users have rated it 7.3/10 across 15,181 reviews.


Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Chicago to Los Angeles flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
May 13
ORD7:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 24m
1 stop
LAX12:59 amLos Angeles
May 14
LAX6:05 amLos Angeles
4h 07m
ORD12:12 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Spirit Airlines
May 21
ORD10:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 31m
LAX1:28 amLos Angeles
May 22
LAX9:00 amLos Angeles
7h 23m
1 stop
ORD6:23 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Spirit Airlines
May 10
ORD10:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 31m
LAX1:28 amLos Angeles
May 11
LAX8:51 amLos Angeles
9h 44m
1 stop
ORD8:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Delta flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Los Angeles flight tickets
Delta
May 11
ORD5:26 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 14m
1 stop
LAX10:40 pmLos Angeles
May 21
LAX7:35 amLos Angeles
8h 49m
1 stop
ORD6:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Delta
May 13
MDW9:46 amChicago Midway
9h 32m
1 stop
LAX5:18 pmLos Angeles
May 13
LAX12:37 amLos Angeles
6h 10m
1 stop
MDW8:47 amChicago Midway
Delta
May 31
MDW5:47 pmChicago Midway
6h 53m
1 stop
LAX10:40 pmLos Angeles
Jun 1
LAX12:37 amLos Angeles
6h 10m
1 stop
MDW8:47 amChicago Midway

  • 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 22m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Los Angeles Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Los Angeles Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


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 Burbank Flights
Fastest flight time6h 13m
Cheapest price$160
Chicago to Oakland, California Flights
Fastest flight time5h 55m
Cheapest price$160
Chicago to San Francisco Flights
Fastest flight time4h 38m
Cheapest price$103
Chicago to Ontario Flights
Fastest flight time6h 26m
Cheapest price$137
Chicago to Palm Springs Flights
Fastest flight time4h 13m
Cheapest price$264
Chicago to San Diego Flights
Fastest flight time4h 20m
Cheapest price$137
Chicago to Reno Flights
Fastest flight time4h 17m
Cheapest price$164
St. Louis to Los Angeles Flights
Fastest flight time3h 51m
Cheapest price$110
Chicago to San Jose Flights
Fastest flight time4h 40m
Cheapest price$164
Chicago to Santa Ana Flights
Fastest flight time7h 51m
Cheapest price$149
St. Louis to Ontario Flights
Fastest flight time5h 55m
Cheapest price$106
St. Louis to San Diego Flights
Fastest flight time6h 17m
Cheapest price$139

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