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MDW — LAX
Jul 19 — Jul 261
Sat 7/19
Sat 7/26
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$174
(Priceline)

One-way from

$81
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$351

Good round-trip deal

$221 or less

Good one-way deal

$98 or less
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This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/36:20 amMDW - LAX
1 stop8h 01mFrontier
Sun 10/52:05 pmLAX - MDW
1 stop5h 56mFrontier
Deal found 7/11$174
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Sat 8/165:25 pmMDW - LAX
Nonstop4h 20mSouthwest
Sat 8/236:05 amLAX - MDW
Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 7/14$197

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Midway

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/3

6:20 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

2:05 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$174

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/16

5:25 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/23

6:05 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$197

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/8

6:10 am-12:23 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$81

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Sat 10/11

9:00 am-11:25 am

Nonstop4h 25m

$99

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/5

1:09 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$129

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/29

7:03 pm-3:37 pm

2 stops22h 34m

$151

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Deals found on 7/13

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MDW

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Best time to book a flight from Midway to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Midway to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on July 11, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 MDW to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Midway to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 14, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Midway to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on July 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated July 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and Frontier from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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
7,953 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,261 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Chicago Midway?

    Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Chicago Midway. On average, Los Angeles has 5 inbound flights from Chicago Midway per day from 5 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($174), and Southwest ($197) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles. Users have found that Frontier is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $81. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $98. While the most popular route (Chicago Midway - Los Angeles) can be booked for $163 on average our data indicates $186 when flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Midway to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Midway to Los Angeles?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Midway to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Midway to Los Angeles 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 Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 5 airlines flying from Midway to Los Angeles

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Midway to Los Angeles. 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 July 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$111Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$192Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$210Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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