What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $178.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Flights via Portland (PDX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 49m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of 1-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest layover option from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Flights via Portland (PDX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 09m.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

For as low as $181, United Airlines can have you in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Los Angeles in 4h 10m. The distance between Los Angeles and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is about 1740 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $90 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Air, starting at $107 and $130 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for 69% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 30 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

The most flights from LAX to ORD are scheduled on a Friday (119 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (72 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

While on average a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is generally $802, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $75. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $99 for that flight.

What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on time: Austrian Airlines (89%), Air China (83%), Spirit Airlines (83%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Consider American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 26%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Find a great deal and save up to 77% by booking at least 57 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $305.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

February can be a great time to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Los Angeles with a flight ticket averaging about $292. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $96. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to ORD?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 38% on flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

Los Angeles (LAX), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl. 8 airlines have flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 96 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$79+ Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Round-trip from	$143 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$79 (Cheapflightsfares)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$267
Good round-trip deal	$225 or less
Good one-way deal	$144 or less

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$90	Average$179	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$107	Average$213	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$130	Average$330	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
Southwest	Cheapest$157	Average$382	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$192	Average$322	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$214	Average$386	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$218	Average$424	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$221	Average$399	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

$79+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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