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$76+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — LAX
Apr 30 — May 71
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in September or February, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$146
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$76
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$309

Good round-trip deal

$246 or less

Good one-way deal

$125 or less
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From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 25, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/146:10 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 33mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/176:30 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$146
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Sat 5/178:37 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 31mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/266:52 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop14h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/25$150
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/286:10 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 34mFrontier
Mon 6/24:46 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 19mFrontier
Deal found 4/24$160
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/26:22 pmORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/82:01 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$218
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/108:00 pmORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/174:20 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$225
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Tue 6/311:05 amORD - LAX
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Tue 6/312:59 amLAX - ORD
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/25$257
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Thu 6/56:17 pmORD - LAX
1 stop6h 27mSun Country Air
Thu 6/1211:55 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop15h 20mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/25$270

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

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ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/14

6:10 am-8:43 am

Nonstop4h 33m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/17

6:30 am-12:38 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

$146

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

9:02 pm-6:51 am

1 stop11h 49m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/24

12:41 am-6:42 am

Nonstop4h 01m

$150

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

6:10 am-8:44 am

Nonstop4h 34m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/2

4:46 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

$160

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/2

6:22 pm-8:54 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/8

2:01 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

$218

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

9:55 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/17

5:48 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 11m

$225

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/3

11:05 am-4:39 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/3

12:59 am-9:51 am

1 stop6h 52m

$257

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/20

9:02 pm-9:56 am

1 stop14h 54m

$76

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/28

6:10 am-8:43 am

Nonstop4h 33m

$80

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/20

8:39 am-11:10 am

Nonstop4h 31m

$100

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/25

6:25 pm-8:57 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

$111

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles trip
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for comfort on medium-haul flights.


Spirit's self-service bag drop saves time; print your boarding pass ahead to avoid extra fees.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom and priority boarding, ideal for comfort on medium-haul flights.


United's Polaris Lounges at ORD and LAX offer showers, napping areas, and dining for premium passengers.

Airports
ORD

For a quick departure, know your terminal at ORD. United uses Terminal 1, while American uses Terminal 3.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
LAX

Use the LAX-it shuttle for rideshares. Look for green signs directing you to free shuttle buses from terminals to the LAX-it station.

Read more about LAXby Ramsey Qubein
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Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and LAX

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 34 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 ORD to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 April 25, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 62% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 25, 2025.

The most flights from ORD to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (112 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (57 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 57.2 F).

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 April 25, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Chicago to Los Angeles. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles. 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 into for flights to Los Angeles from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    For a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles, you will be flying into Los Angeles. Los Angeles (LAX) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Los Angeles is the only Los Angeles airport and it handles 91 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. 9 airlines have flights to Los Angeles from Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $150. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $160 and $218, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $76. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles for a low price.

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

    Consider ANA (91%), Air China (89%) or Asiana Airlines (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles? While on average our users pay $862, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $75. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around $101.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 9 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 April 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$49Average$131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$78Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$90Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$147Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$187Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$206Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$222Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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