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 $295. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $307 round trip. Southwest is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Long Beach to Chicago?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Long Beach to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Long Beach to Chicago?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 17%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Long Beach to Chicago?

To save on the cost of your flight from Long Beach to Chicago, book at least 31 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 80% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $308 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $479.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Long Beach to Chicago?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Chicago from Long Beach average $293. You can even find prices in February for less than $293, as users have found deals to Chicago from as low as $96. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Chicago from Long Beach. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 13%.

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 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

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.

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Round-trip from	$295 (Southwest)
One-way from	$149 (Southwest)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	December
Average price	$437
Good round-trip deal	$379 or less
Good one-way deal	$198 or less

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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 July 2, 2025.

Mon 8/258:20 amLGB - MDW

Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest

Wed 8/279:20 amMDW - LGB

Nonstop4h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 6/30

$295

Thu 8/211:15 pmLGB - ORD

1 stop6h 49mDelta

Mon 8/257:45 amORD - LGB

1 stop6h 27mDelta

Deal found 6/30

$307

Sat 8/96:50 amLGB - ORD

1 stop9h 05mSouthwest

Mon 8/1112:40 pmORD - LGB

1 stop9h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$325

Sat 8/167:01 amLGB - MDW

2 stops8h 36mDelta

Sat 8/2310:31 amMDW - LGB

2 stops13h 12mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$346

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Mon 8/258:20 amLGB - MDW

Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest

Wed 8/279:20 amMDW - LGB

Nonstop4h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 6/30

$295

Wed 8/277:01 amLGB - ORD

1 stop8h 29mDelta

Wed 9/37:45 amORD - LGB

1 stop6h 27mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$307

Sat 8/96:50 amLGB - ORD

1 stop9h 05mSouthwest

Mon 8/1112:40 pmORD - LGB

1 stop9h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$325

Sat 8/167:01 amLGB - MDW

2 stops8h 36mDelta

Sat 8/2310:31 amMDW - LGB

2 stops13h 12mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$346

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Wed 7/98:40 amLGB - MDW

Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest

Sun 7/1312:50 pmMDW - LGB

Nonstop4h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 6/30

$557

Wed 7/97:50 amLGB - ORD

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Sat 7/121:50 pmORD - LGB

1 stop8h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$557

Wed 7/95:07 pmLGB - MDW

2 stops14h 38mDelta

Mon 7/149:24 amMDW - LGB

2 stops9h 02mDelta

Deal found 6/30

$868

Fri 7/111:15 pmLGB - ORD

1 stop6h 53mDelta

Mon 7/149:00 amORD - LGB

2 stops9h 26mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$982

Sat 8/96:50 amLGB - ORD

1 stop9h 05mSouthwest

Mon 8/1112:40 pmORD - LGB

1 stop9h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$325

Sat 8/167:01 amLGB - MDW

2 stops8h 36mDelta

Sat 8/2310:31 amMDW - LGB

2 stops13h 12mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$346

Mon 8/258:20 amLGB - MDW

Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest

Wed 8/279:20 amMDW - LGB

Nonstop4h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 6/30

$295

Wed 8/277:01 amLGB - ORD

1 stop8h 29mDelta

Wed 9/37:45 amORD - LGB

1 stop6h 27mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$307

One-way flights from Long Beach to Chicago
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Mon 9/18:20 amLGB - MDW

Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$149

Wed 8/61:15 pmLGB - ORD

1 stop6h 53mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$154

Wed 9/39:40 amLGB - ORD

2 stops9h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$164

Sat 9/137:01 amLGB - MDW

2 stops12h 12mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$167

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LGBMDW

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 8/25

8:20 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/27

9:20 am-11:35 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$295

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 8/21

1:15 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/27

7:45 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$307

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 8/9

6:50 am-5:55 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/11

12:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$325

Long BeachChicago

LGB - MDW

LGBMDW

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 7/29

5:07 pm-8:44 am

2 stops13h 37m

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/5

1:46 pm-9:38 pm

2 stops9h 52m

$338

Long BeachChicago

LGB - MDW

LGBMDW

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 9/1

8:20 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$149

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 8/18

1:15 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$154

Long BeachChicago

LGB - ORD

LGBORD

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 9/22

7:10 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$159

Long BeachChicago

LGB - MDW

LGBMDW

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 9/5

5:08 pm-9:36 am

2 stops14h 28m

$174

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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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest and Delta from Long Beach to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

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

4,272 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

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

7,983 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

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

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 0 outbound flights 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 $295. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $307 round trip. Southwest is currently priced 27% 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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