What are the cheapest airlines flying from Long Beach to Chicago round-trip?

Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $327. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $342 and $951, respectively. Southwest is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Long Beach to Chicago one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $159. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Long Beach to Chicago for a low price.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Long Beach to Chicago?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Long Beach to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Long Beach to Chicago?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 30%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Long Beach to Chicago?

To save on the cost of your flight from Long Beach to Chicago, book at least 31 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 78% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $336 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $515.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Long Beach to Chicago?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Chicago from Long Beach average $305. You can even find prices in February for less than $305, as users have found deals to Chicago from as low as $96. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Chicago from Long Beach. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 16%.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Long Beach-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Long Beach-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Long Beach-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Long Beach-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Long Beach-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Long Beach to Chicago?

Long Beach Municipal (LGB), located 4.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Long Beach to Chicago. 2 airlines have flights from Long Beach Municipal to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Long Beach Municipal to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Long Beach to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Long Beach to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Long Beach to Chicago?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Long Beach to Chicago.

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$327 (Southwest)
One-way from	$159 (Southwest)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	December
Average price	$464
Good round-trip deal	$394 or less
Good one-way deal	$198 or less

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Cheapest flights from Long Beach to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Long Beach to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

Tue 5/611:15 amLGB - MDW

Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest

Sat 5/101:20 pmMDW - LGB

1 stop7h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 3/27

$327

Tue 5/66:50 amLGB - ORD

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Sat 5/107:00 amORD - LGB

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 3/27

$337

Sat 4/195:00 pmLGB - ORD

1 stop5h 53mDelta

Sat 5/310:20 amORD - LGB

2 stops13h 25mDelta

Deal found 3/26

$342

Wed 4/237:10 amLGB - MDW

2 stops8h 09mDelta

Tue 4/291:16 pmMDW - LGB

2 stops10h 29mDelta

Deal found 3/26

$347

Mon 5/198:45 amLGB - ORD

2 stops35h 38mAlaska Airlines

Thu 5/227:00 amORD - LGB

2 stops38h 35mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$951

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Tue 5/611:15 amLGB - MDW

Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest

Sat 5/101:20 pmMDW - LGB

1 stop7h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 3/27

$327

Sat 4/195:00 pmLGB - ORD

1 stop5h 53mDelta

Sat 5/310:20 amORD - LGB

2 stops13h 25mDelta

Deal found 3/26

$342

Tue 5/66:50 amLGB - ORD

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Sat 5/107:00 amORD - LGB

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 3/27

$337

Wed 4/237:10 amLGB - MDW

2 stops8h 09mDelta

Tue 4/291:16 pmMDW - LGB

2 stops10h 29mDelta

Deal found 3/26

$347

Mon 5/198:45 amLGB - ORD

2 stops35h 38mAlaska Airlines

Thu 5/227:00 amORD - LGB

2 stops38h 35mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$951

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Sat 4/510:00 amLGB - MDW

1 stop6h 50mSouthwest

Sat 4/122:10 pmMDW - LGB

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 3/27

$443

Sat 4/511:25 amLGB - ORD

1 stop8h 05mSouthwest

Sat 4/121:50 pmORD - LGB

1 stop6h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 3/27

$443

Mon 4/75:05 pmLGB - MDW

2 stops14h 02mDelta

Fri 4/112:57 pmMDW - LGB

2 stops8h 48mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$527

Mon 4/75:05 pmLGB - ORD

2 stops13h 29mDelta

Fri 4/117:45 amORD - LGB

1 stop6h 37mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$792

Sat 4/195:00 pmLGB - ORD

1 stop5h 53mDelta

Tue 4/297:25 amORD - LGB

1 stop6h 57mDelta

Deal found 3/26

$337

Wed 4/237:10 amLGB - MDW

2 stops8h 09mDelta

Tue 4/291:16 pmMDW - LGB

2 stops10h 29mDelta

Deal found 3/26

$347

Sat 4/267:30 amLGB - MDW

1 stop8h 00mSouthwest

Sat 5/311:25 amMDW - LGB

1 stop8h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 3/27

$337

One-way flights from Long Beach to Chicago
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Tue 5/611:15 amLGB - MDW

Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 3/27

$159

Wed 5/211:15 pmLGB - ORD

1 stop6h 25mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$169

Fri 5/93:40 pmLGB - ORD

1 stop6h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 3/28

$179

Mon 5/55:00 pmLGB - MDW

2 stops14h 07mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$184

Sat 4/57:45 amLGB - ORD

2 stops27h 20mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$1,084

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Long BeachChicago

LGB - MDW

LGBMDW

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 5/6

11:15 am-5:10 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/10

1:20 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$327

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 5/6

6:50 am-3:25 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

7:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$337

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 4/19

5:00 pm-12:53 am

1 stop5h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

10:20 am-9:45 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$342

Long BeachChicago

LGB - MDW

LGBMDW

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 4/23

7:10 am-5:19 pm

2 stops8h 09m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/29

1:16 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops10h 29m

$347

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 5/19

8:45 am-10:23 pm

2 stops35h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/22

7:00 am-7:35 pm

2 stops38h 35m

$951

Long BeachChicago

LGB - MDW

LGBMDW

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 5/6

11:15 am-5:10 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$159

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 5/21

1:15 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$169

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 5/9

3:40 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$179

Long BeachChicago

LGB - MDW

LGBMDW

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 5/5

5:00 pm-9:07 am

2 stops14h 07m

$184

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 4/5

7:45 am-1:05 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$1,084

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Deals found on 3/27

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Long Beach-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Long Beach-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Long Beach-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Long Beach-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Long Beach-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Long Beach to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Long Beach to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Long Beach to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Long Beach to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Long Beach to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 time of day to fly from LGB to CHI?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Long Beach to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago 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 when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

To help decide which airline to fly from Long Beach to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,274 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,274 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,274 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,798 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,274 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,897 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,274 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Long Beach to Chicago?
Long Beach Municipal (LGB), located 4.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Long Beach to Chicago. 2 airlines have flights from Long Beach Municipal to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Long Beach Municipal to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Long Beach to Chicago round-trip?
Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $327. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $342 and $951, respectively. Southwest is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Long Beach to Chicago one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $159. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Long Beach to Chicago for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from Long Beach to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Long Beach to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Long Beach to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Long Beach to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Long Beach to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Long Beach to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Long Beach to Chicago?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Long Beach to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Long Beach to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Long Beach to Chicago

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$236	Average$427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$321	Average$488	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Long Beach to Chicago?

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