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Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles from $179

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11:55 - 21:35ORD-LAX
11h 40m1 stop
06:30 - 00:44LAX-ORD
16h 14m1 stop
$179Frontier
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Thu, 6 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar
11:55 - 21:35ORD-LAX
11h 40m1 stop
16:59 - 23:06LAX-ORD
4h 07mdirect
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4h 50mdirect
22:40 - 04:45LAX-ORD
4h 05mdirect
$299Spirit Airlines
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4h 37mdirect
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4h 07mdirect
$333United Airlines
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$349United Airlines
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$368Alaska Airlines
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$395Alaska Airlines
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$402Spirit Airlines
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$411Delta
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$437Delta
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4h 37mdirect
$190American Airlines
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10h 49m1 stop
$205Alaska Airlines
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6h 55m1 stop
$206Delta
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9h 05m2 stops
$214Southwest
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4h 37mdirect
$216United Airlines
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Wed, 19 Feb
14:55 - 23:10ORD-LAX
10h 15m1 stop
$227Delta
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$232Southwest
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Mon, 24 Feb
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$238Southwest
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$253Sun Country Air
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4h 43mdirect
$262United Airlines
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8h 27m1 stop
$949Alaska Airlines
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$954Alaska Airlines
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$981Alaska Airlines
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$986Alaska Airlines
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$995United Airlines
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$997United Airlines
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8h 59m1 stop
$1,013Alaska Airlines
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4h 34mdirect
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8h 34m1 stop
$1,091United Airlines
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$1,850Delta
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9h 30m2 stops
$2,120Delta
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4h 50mdirect
22:40 - 04:45LAX-ORD
4h 05mdirect
$299Spirit Airlines
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3h 49mdirect
$333American Airlines
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$430United Airlines
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$462United Airlines
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$499United Airlines
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4h 16mdirect
$518United Airlines
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$523United Airlines
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$525United Airlines
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4h 37mdirect
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$571United Airlines
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$619American Airlines
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United Airlines flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Our best United Airlines deals on Chicago to Los Angeles flight tickets
United Airlines
3 Mar
ORD12:58Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 37m
LAX15:35Los Angeles
5 Mar
LAX22:45Los Angeles
4h 07m
ORD04:52Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
3 Mar
ORD07:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 27m
1 stop
LAX11:27Los Angeles
5 Mar
LAX07:04Los Angeles
4h 04m
ORD13:08Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
22 Feb
ORD12:58Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 37m
LAX15:35Los Angeles
25 Feb
LAX22:45Los Angeles
4h 07m
ORD04:52Chicago O'Hare Intl

Alaska Airlines flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Chicago to Los Angeles flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
1 Mar
ORD19:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 31m
1 stop
LAX07:31Los Angeles
4 Mar
LAX19:15Los Angeles
19h 43m
2 stops
ORD16:58Chicago O'Hare Intl
Alaska Airlines
3 Mar
ORD07:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
10h 49m
1 stop
LAX16:34Los Angeles
5 Mar
LAX08:25Los Angeles
6h 33m
1 stop
ORD16:58Chicago O'Hare Intl
Alaska Airlines
4 Feb
ORD07:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 14m
1 stop
LAX14:59Los Angeles
11 Feb
LAX11:44Los Angeles
10h 15m
1 stop
ORD23:59Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Los Angeles?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of October is another great option to travel to Los Angeles, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $392.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles from Chicago. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $1,531. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around $2,747. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Los Angeles.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?

Flying to Los Angeles from Chicago in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $195 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights to Los Angeles are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $2,564. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Los Angeles flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Los Angeles?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from Chicago when booking 5 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around $460 when searching 5 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Los Angeles from Chicago for as low as $378 on momondo.

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.

How have Chicago to Los Angeles flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2025, prices for Chicago to Los Angeles flights are approximately 11% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Chicago to Los Angeles (CHI to LAX) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

$190

Fastest flight time

4h 15m

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 $190. The best return flight deal from Chicago to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $179.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 4h 15m
Direct flights go from Chicago to Los Angeles every day.
There is 1 airport near Los Angeles: Los Angeles (LAX)

  • How far is Chicago to Los Angeles by plane?

    A flight from Chicago to Los Angeles will travel around 2808.0 km. Typically, this will take 4h 33m by plane in normal conditions.

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

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to 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 required for your trip to Los Angeles Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Los Angeles Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Chicago to Los Angeles?


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