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$86+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Los Angeles (LAX)

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ORD — LAX
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 January 21, 2025.

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$139
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$86
(CheapOair)

Good round-trip deal

$284 or less

Good one-way deal

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/2111:08 pmSTL - LAX
1 stop16h 27mFrontier
Thu 2/278:09 pmLAX - STL
1 stop23h 59mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$139
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/138:44 pmMDW - LAX
1 stop14h 56mFrontier
Mon 3/176:30 amLAX - MDW
1 stop15h 47mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$157
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Tue 1/289:00 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 39mSpirit Airlines
Mon 2/34:18 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop11h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$157
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/27:25 amORD - LAX
1 stop12h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/911:52 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$159
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Mon 2/103:56 pmORD - LAX
2 stops17h 42mFrontier
Tue 2/186:44 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop13h 07mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/228:25 pmORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/2512:25 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop3h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$179
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/107:15 amMDW - LAX
2 stops10h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/186:30 amLAX - MDW
1 stop15h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$188
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/261:15 pmMDW - LAX
Nonstop4h 40mSouthwest
Mon 3/36:05 amLAX - MDW
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$208
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/17:00 pmORD - LAX
1 stop14h 31mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/47:15 pmLAX - ORD
2 stops19h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$230
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Sat 2/157:04 pmSTL - LAX
1 stop7h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/261:58 pmLAX - STL
1 stop8h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$231
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Wed 3/56:00 amMDW - LAX
1 stop10h 44mDelta
Wed 3/510:30 pmLAX - MDW
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Deal found 1/21$257
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Mon 3/36:10 amSTL - LAX
Nonstop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/65:35 pmLAX - STL
Nonstop3h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$277

Find flights from Illinois to Los Angeles within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Los Angeles 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 January 21, 2025.

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St. LouisLos Angeles

STL - LAX

STLLAX

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/24

11:08 pm-9:40 am

1 stop12h 32m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/28

6:30 am-9:16 am

1 stop24h 46m

$140

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/10

7:44 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop22h 51m

Los Angeles

Sun 4/13

2:35 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 40m

$157

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/16

8:03 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 27m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/18

8:33 am-8:33 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$158

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/2

7:25 am-5:34 pm

1 stop12h 09m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/9

11:52 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 03m

$159

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/13

4:45 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/18

10:59 am-5:06 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

$161

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/22

8:35 am-11:20 am

Nonstop4h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/24

12:25 am-6:14 am

Nonstop3h 49m

$179

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/10

7:15 am-3:23 pm

2 stops10h 08m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/18

6:30 am-12:17 am

1 stop15h 47m

$188

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/15

9:25 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop4h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/18

6:05 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$199

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/1

7:00 pm-7:31 am

1 stop14h 31m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/4

7:15 pm-4:58 pm

2 stops19h 43m

$230

St. LouisLos Angeles

STL - LAX

STLLAX

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 2/15

7:04 pm-12:25 am

1 stop7h 21m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/26

1:58 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$231

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Los Angeles

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Illinois to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 IL to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 January 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Los Angeles as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (91 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 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 January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Frontier and Delta from Illinois to Los Angeles. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Los Angeles from Illinois, you will be flying to Los Angeles, which is the city’s only airport. Los Angeles (LAX) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Los Angeles.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Los Angeles one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to Los Angeles are Frontier ($86), Southwest ($90), and Spirit Airlines ($90).

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Los Angeles?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Los Angeles?

    Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ANA (87%), Royal Jordanian (84%), Air China( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Los Angeles?

    The cheapest flight price from Illinois to Los Angeles is $89. On average you can expect to pay $1,004. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $91.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Illinois to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$54Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$94Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$109Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$147Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$152Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$177Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$206Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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