What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 27m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 5h 01m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $118.

How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

Airlines like Spirit Airlines and Frontier fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles in about 4h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles is about 1740 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles round-trip?

Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $80. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $96 and $144, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles for 70% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 34 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles

The most flights from ORD to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (120 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (77 on average).

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles? While on average our users pay $678, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $73. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around $97.

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

Consider Asiana Airlines (81%), Spirit Airlines (81%) or Air China (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

Consider American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles are found to be more expensive on Sunday. 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.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

Users have found that booking a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles at least 25 days early can save you up to 61% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 25 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles for as little as $259 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $461 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

September can be a great time to fly to Los Angeles from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport with a flight ticket averaging about $272. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $96. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ORD to LAX?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 61% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

For a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles, you will be flying into Los Angeles. Los Angeles (LAX) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Los Angeles is the only Los Angeles airport and it handles 99 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. 7 airlines have flights to Los Angeles from Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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.

$76+ Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles

Round-trip from	$127 (Cheapflightsfares)
One-way from	$76 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$229
Good round-trip deal	$185 or less
Good one-way deal	$125 or less

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom and priority boarding, ideal for comfort on medium-haul flights.

United's Polaris Lounges at ORD and LAX offer showers, napping areas, and dining for premium passengers.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$80	Average$195	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$96	Average$205	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$144	Average$328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$167	Average$393	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
American Airlines	Cheapest$185	Average$308	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$194	Average$378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$278	Average$500	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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