What's cheaper, flying business or first class?

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First class flights are more often than not more expensive than business class. However, average prices on this route are lower for first class at $1,708 compared to an average of $2,604 for business class tickets.

Top Rated Airline	American Airlines
No. of Airlines	7
Arrival Airport	Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport

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Travel insights for first class flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Which month is the cheapest to fly First Class from Chicago to Los Angeles?

For First Class flights the cheapest month to fly the route is November. The most expensive months are July and April.

Which day of the week is best to fly first class from Chicago to Los Angeles?

For the lowest prices, departures on Thursday are best. Try to avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the most expensive day. For your return flight, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

Which airlines fly First Class between Chicago and Los Angeles?

Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines are the airlines that offer First Class flights for the route. On average, the lowest prices on this route can be found at Delta.

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Travel insights for first class flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Which month is the cheapest to fly First Class from Chicago to Los Angeles?

For First Class flights the cheapest month to fly the route is November. The most expensive months are July and April.

Which day of the week is best to fly first class from Chicago to Los Angeles?

For the lowest prices, departures on Thursday are best. Try to avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the most expensive day. For your return flight, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

Which airlines fly First Class between Chicago and Los Angeles?

Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines are the airlines that offer First Class flights for the route. On average, the lowest prices on this route can be found at Delta.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago to Los Angeles First Class flights

What's cheaper, flying business or first class?

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Affordable deals for popular Los Angeles flight routes

Affordable flights for popular routes in Los Angeles.

Cheapest first class flights to Los Angeles
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Best first class flights to Los Angeles
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