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$152+ Cheap flights from Long Beach (LGB) to Chicago (CHI)

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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGB — CHI
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Long Beach to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Long Beach (LGB) to Chicago (CHI). 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$317
(Southwest)

One-way from

$152
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$417

Good round-trip deal

$397 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
From Long Beach Municipal to Chicago (CHI)
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Cheapest flights from Long Beach to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Long Beach to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
vie. 7/1111:35 amLGB - MDW
Nonstop3h 50mSouthwest
sáb. 7/196:45 pmMDW - LGB
Nonstop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/192:20 pmLGB - ORD
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
lun. 9/226:15 amORD - LGB
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$332
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/307:01 amLGB - MDW
2 stops12h 11mDelta
mié. 9/39:15 amMDW - LGB
2 stops9h 11mDelta
Deal found 6/11$347
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
jue. 7/101:15 pmLGB - ORD
1 stop6h 53mDelta
mié. 7/167:50 amORD - LGB
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Deal found 6/10$357

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Long Beach to Chicago that are best for you.

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Long Beach

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Long BeachChicago

LGB - MDW

LGBMDW

Long Beach Municipal

vie. 7/11

11:35 am-5:25 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Chicago Midway

sáb. 7/19

6:45 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$317

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

vie. 9/19

2:20 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 9/22

6:15 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 50m

$332

Long BeachChicago

LGB - MDW

LGBMDW

Long Beach Municipal

sáb. 8/30

7:01 am-9:12 pm

2 stops12h 11m

Chicago Midway

mié. 9/3

9:15 am-4:26 pm

2 stops9h 11m

$347

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

jue. 7/10

1:15 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 7/16

7:50 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$357

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

mar. 9/30

7:10 am-11:47 pm

2 stops14h 37m

$152

Long BeachChicago

LGB - MDW

LGBMDW

Long Beach Municipal

sáb. 7/12

8:50 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$159

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

sáb. 7/26

6:50 am-5:55 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$169

Long BeachChicago

LGB - MDW

LGBMDW

Long Beach Municipal

lun. 8/18

1:15 pm-9:16 am

2 stops18h 01m

$223

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from Long Beach to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Long Beach to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Long Beach to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Long Beach to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Long Beach to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 LGB to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Long Beach to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Long Beach to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated junio 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Long Beach to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Long Beach to Chicago. 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 from for flights from Long Beach to Chicago?

    Long Beach Municipal (LGB), located 4.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Long Beach to Chicago. 1 airline have flights from Long Beach Municipal to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Long Beach Municipal to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Chicago per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Long Beach to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $317. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $347 round trip. Southwest is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Long Beach to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Long Beach to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Long Beach to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Long Beach to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Long Beach to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Long Beach to Chicago 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 Long Beach to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Long Beach to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Long Beach to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 airline flying from Long Beach to Chicago

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Long Beach to Chicago. 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$328Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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