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$159+ Cheap flights from Long Beach (LGB) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGB — CHI
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Long Beach (LGB) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$338
(Southwest)

One-way from

$159
(Southwest)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$185
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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 December 18, 2024.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/319:25 amLGB - ORD
1 stop10h 35mSouthwest
Tue 1/75:45 amORD - LGB
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$478
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/304:55 pmLGB - MDW
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Mon 1/69:55 amMDW - LGB
Nonstop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$494
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/211:10 pmLGB - ORD
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Sun 1/57:20 amORD - LGB
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/17$863
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/297:05 amLGB - MDW
2 stops8h 39mDelta
Fri 1/102:08 pmMDW - LGB
2 stops9h 37mDelta
Deal found 12/17$973
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/209:05 amLGB - ORD
3 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/229:54 pmORD - LGB
2 stops24h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$3,377

Find flights from Long Beach to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Long Beach to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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Long BeachChicago

LGB - MDW

LGBMDW

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 1/7

8:40 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/10

9:55 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$338

Long BeachChicago

LGB - MDW

LGBMDW

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 1/8

7:10 am-5:47 pm

2 stops8h 37m

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/15

10:19 am-9:45 pm

2 stops13h 26m

$346

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 1/10

1:20 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/13

5:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$376

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 1/10

11:20 am-10:35 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/13

6:15 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 10m

$381

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 2/28

7:40 am-5:00 pm

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/2

7:00 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops50h 45m

$955

Long BeachChicago

LGB - MDW

LGBMDW

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 1/18

8:00 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$159

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 1/22

1:20 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$168

Long BeachChicago

LGB - MDW

LGBMDW

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 1/15

7:10 am-5:47 pm

2 stops8h 37m

$173

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 2/12

1:35 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$198

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 1/31

7:40 am-5:59 pm

2 stops32h 19m

$455

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Deals found on 12/17

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Long Beach to Chicago in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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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Travel insights for flights from Long Beach to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Long Beach to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Long Beach to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Long Beach to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Long Beach to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Long Beach to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Delta and Southwest. 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
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Long Beach to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $338. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $346 and $955, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Long Beach to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Long Beach to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Long Beach to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$247Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$321Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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