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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from $142

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ORD
12 Apr — 19 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 March 2026.

Mon 27/423:36
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 14m
Frontier
Mon 4/505:20
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop9h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 12/3$256
Tue 7/423:30
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop15h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 14/409:45
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop10h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 13/3$264
Thu 14/523:35
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 17/518:16
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop7h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 9/3$267
Sat 25/405:35
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Sat 2/514:05
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 8/3$283
Sat 25/423:35
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/508:55
ORD
-
LAX
2 stops16h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$287
Sat 2/522:53
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 5/513:20
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/3$309
Sun 17/518:25
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 23/518:10
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/3$310
Sat 25/406:00
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop7h 10m
Delta
Wed 29/412:14
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Deal found 8/3$323
Sun 26/423:35
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/505:15
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 12/3$327

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). 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 13 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$256

One-way from

$142

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$493

Good one-way deal

$282 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 27/4-4/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 17m total
  • Los Angeles to Chicago
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 9/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 55m total
  • Los Angeles to Chicago
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 25/4

11:50-23:25

2 stops9h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/5

14:05-21:30

2 stops9h 25m

$297
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 25/4

08:15-14:27

Nonstop4h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/4

20:03-22:44

Nonstop4h 41m

$382

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 14/4

15:35-23:55

1 stop6h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/4

16:15-23:20

2 stops9h 05m

$401

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 13/4

06:00-15:30

1 stop7h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/4

16:15-23:15

2 stops9h 00m

$458

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 11/5

06:30-19:52

1 stop11h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/5

15:52-11:31

2 stops21h 39m

$476

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 12/6

18:01-05:25

1 stop9h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/6

18:16-23:53

1 stop7h 37m

$478

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/5

20:45-07:41

1 stop8h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

08:31-17:09

1 stop10h 38m

$519

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 30/3

23:02-05:15

Nonstop4h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/4

07:00-09:40

Nonstop4h 40m

$563

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 31/5

05:35-15:00

2 stops7h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/6

16:15-23:20

2 stops9h 05m

$596
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 27/4

00:15-06:20

Nonstop4h 05m

$169

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 30 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $155). Flying from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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 LAX to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 March 2026.

When flying from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 87% versus a flight at midday.

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

    If you book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Los Angeles, you will be flying from Los Angeles, which is the city’s only airport. Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) is located 15.1 km from the centre of Los Angeles. There are 89 flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 0 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport will take you 4h 12m. Los Angeles and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 2800 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport consider choosing Austrian Airlines(93%), China Southern(88%) or Brussels Airlines(87%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is $81. On average you can expect to pay $283. The most popular route, (Los Angeles Los Angeles - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $185.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl 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 Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $155). Flying from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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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