Popular in | June |
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Cheapest in | January |
Round-trip from | $238 |
One-way from | $52 |
Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Los Angeles.
Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 49 days in advance to save up to 54% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 49 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $277, or $498 for flights within the next 24 hours.
Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from Chicago. Users have commonly found prices around $296 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $90. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.
When flying from Chicago to Los Angeles, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the morning.
If you’re traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is American Airlines. Flights from American Airlines traveling this route typically cost $380.66 RT. This price is typically 57% more expensive than other airlines that offer Chicago to Los Angeles flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $198. The most popular departure airport in Chicago when flying to Los Angeles is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Los Angeles is Los Angeles Airport. When flying from Chicago to Los Angeles, American Airlines flights are 1% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
If you’re traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Southwest. Chicago to Los Angeles flights are typically 84% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Southwest typically cost $338.23 RT. The cheapest Southwest flight found for this route was $198. When traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles on Southwest, the most popular airport to depart from is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Los Angeles Airport. When flying from Chicago to Los Angeles, Southwest flights are 1% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
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$88 - $236
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Depart
Return
Price
Chicago O'Hare IntlLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 5/14
1 stop20h 54m
Los Angeles
Wed 5/15
Nonstop4h 05m
Chicago O'Hare IntlLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 5/29
1 stop18h 41m
Los Angeles
Thu 5/30
Nonstop4h 07m
Chicago O'Hare IntlLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 5/30
1 stop13h 47m
Los Angeles
Fri 5/31
Nonstop4h 07m
Chicago O'Hare IntlLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 5/29
Nonstop4h 31m
Los Angeles
Thu 5/30
1 stop8h 28m
Chicago O'Hare IntlLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 5/28
Nonstop4h 31m
Los Angeles
Wed 6/5
1 stop5h 53m
Chicago O'Hare IntlLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 5/29
1 stop13h 20m
Los Angeles
Wed 6/5
1 stop5h 53m
Chicago O'Hare IntlLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 5/31
Nonstop4h 25m
Los Angeles
Sun 6/2
Nonstop4h 01m
Chicago O'Hare IntlLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 5/31
Nonstop4h 27m
Los Angeles
Sat 6/1
1 stop6h 40m
Chicago MidwayLos Angeles
MDW - LAX
MDWLAX
Chicago Midway
Thu 5/30
1 stop9h 04m
Los Angeles
Mon 6/3
1 stop6h 10m
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles (average of $238). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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.
January
$241
February
$258
March
$297
April
$287
May
$283
June
$321
July
$325
August
$266
September
$238
October
$244
November
$264
December
$246
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I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
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I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
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I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
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I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
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I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
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I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
In the middle of a Chicago winter, it's good to know that dozens of flights are available to connect you to perpetually sunny Los Angeles on any day. If you're traveling to Los Angeles on vacation, you may find yourself wondering where the city actually is, since it feels like a million suburbs stretched end to end, but relax and get into the L.A. vibe. Whether you're headed for the beach, Hollywood or Disneyland, it won't take look for L.A. to win you over. Make it easy when you connect with a nonstop flight direct from Chicago.
Whether you're more interested in fine arts performances, sports or world-class shopping, your vacation in Los Angeles delivers it all under a blissfully sunny sky. A trip to the beach is mandatory, whether you choose Santa Monica, Malibu or some other relaxing haven. Drive through the Hollywood Hills and Santa Monica Mountains to marvel at the only city with a mountain range running through its midst, and look for movie stars' homes while you explore. Don't be surprised if you spot more movie starts while shopping on Beverly Hills' famed Rodeo Drive. In the summertime, head to the Hollywood Bowl for concerts under the stars, or marvel at architect Frank Gehry's amazing Walt Disney Concert Hall as you catch a performance by the L.A. Philharmonic.
Just an hour or so of soaking up the sun on the beach may start you wondering whether you should move to Los Angeles. Check out our smart search engines to find the cheapest flights to La La Land.
6%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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29%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
50%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
15%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Sunday | 87daily flights |
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Monday | 99daily flights |
Tuesday | 93daily flights |
Wednesday | 96daily flights |
Thursday | 96daily flights |
Friday | 96daily flights |
Saturday | 80daily flights |
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