Popular in | June |
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Cheapest in | January |
Round-trip from | $238 |
One-way from | $80 |
Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles. 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.
Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 49 days in advance to save up to 54% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 49 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $277, or $498 for flights within the next 24 hours.
Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from Chicago. Users have commonly found prices around $296 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $90. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.
When flying from Chicago to Los Angeles, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight at noon.
If you’re traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Spirit Airlines. Chicago to Los Angeles flights are typically 25% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Spirit Airlines typically cost $368.11 RT. The cheapest Spirit Airlines flight found for this route was $194. When traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles on Spirit Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Los Angeles Airport. When flying from Chicago to Los Angeles, Spirit Airlines flights are 3% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
If you’re traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is American Airlines. Flights from American Airlines traveling this route typically cost $358.20 RT. This price is typically 51% more expensive than other airlines that offer Chicago to Los Angeles flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $198. The most popular departure airport in Chicago when flying to Los Angeles is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Los Angeles is Los Angeles Airport. When flying from Chicago to Los Angeles, American Airlines flights are 1% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
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$93 - $236
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Chicago O'Hare IntlLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 5/14
Nonstop4h 31m
Los Angeles
Wed 5/15
1 stop24h 41m
Chicago O'Hare IntlLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 4/27
1 stop14h 58m
Los Angeles
Sat 4/27
Nonstop4h 04m
Chicago O'Hare IntlLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 5/16
1 stop19h 40m
Los Angeles
Fri 5/17
Nonstop4h 07m
Chicago O'Hare IntlLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 4/20
Nonstop4h 37m
Los Angeles
Wed 4/24
2 stops26h 35m
Chicago O'Hare IntlLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 4/27
Nonstop4h 37m
Los Angeles
Tue 4/30
1 stop23h 37m
Chicago O'Hare IntlLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 4/13
Nonstop4h 37m
Los Angeles
Tue 4/16
2 stops26h 19m
Chicago O'Hare IntlLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 4/16
1 stop28h 13m
Los Angeles
Sat 4/20
1 stop14h 45m
Chicago O'Hare IntlLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 4/27
1 stop7h 09m
Los Angeles
Sat 4/27
Nonstop3h 58m
Chicago MidwayLos Angeles
MDW - LAX
MDWLAX
Chicago Midway
Wed 4/17
1 stop8h 55m
Los Angeles
Tue 4/23
1 stop8h 07m
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles (average of $238). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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.
January
$242
February
$258
March
$298
April
$283
May
$276
June
$327
July
$327
August
$264
September
$238
October
$243
November
$263
December
$247
LAX Temperature | 57.2 - 73.4 °F |
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Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.
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Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.
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Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.
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Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.
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Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.
11%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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41%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
35%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
13%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Sunday | 87daily flights |
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Monday | 99daily flights |
Tuesday | 93daily flights |
Wednesday | 96daily flights |
Thursday | 96daily flights |
Friday | 96daily flights |
Saturday | 80daily flights |
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