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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago
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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?
If you don’t want to visit Chicago in February, then you should wait until May to fly from Los Angeles, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $409.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?
Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Chicago. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $458. Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $761. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?
Our data shows that the cheapest Los Angeles to Chicago flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Chicago in the afternoon for as low as $326. Flights at midday are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of $1,749.
What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Chicago flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $460 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Los Angeles for as low as $383 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on Los Angeles to Chicago flights?
There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Los Angeles to Chicago 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 Los Angeles to Chicago flights?
No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Los Angeles to Chicago.
How have Los Angeles to Chicago flight prices changed over time?
As of July 2025, prices for Los Angeles to Chicago flights are approximately 43% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.
How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Chicago on average per day?
As of July 2025, there are 90 flights per day flying from Los Angeles to Chicago. The most common time of day flights depart is 08:00, with 43% of flights taking off at midday.
How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Chicago on average per week?
As of July 2025, there are 631 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Chicago. The most common day of the week flights depart is Tue, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.
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How far is Los Angeles to Chicago by plane?
A flight from Los Angeles to Chicago will travel around 2808.0 km. 4h 00m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago?
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 stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago 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 Chicago. 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 Los Angeles to Chicago?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Los Angeles and Chicago, the leading plane model is Airbus A321neo, making up 24.16% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-800 with 12.95%, Airbus A321 (sharklets) with 9.56%, and Airbus A321-100/200 with 7.81%.
What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Los Angeles to Chicago is Spirit Airlines (69% of total bookings). The next most popular airline is Frontier (31%).
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Los Angeles to Chicago?
momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight from Los Angeles to Chicago. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.
Can I find flights from Los Angeles to Chicago with flexible booking policies on momondo?
momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Chicago from Los Angeles which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.
How can momondo help me find flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?
momondo helps you find the best flight between Los Angeles and Chicago by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.
I’m not ready to book a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
If you are simply researching potential flights to Chicago, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Chicago from Los Angeles and alert you when they change.