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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from $169

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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ORD
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in February or September, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$275

One-way from

$169

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$489

Good round-trip deal

$323 or less

Good one-way deal

$247 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 14/6-21/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 52m total
  • Los Angeles to Chicago
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 2/7
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 08m total
  • Los Angeles to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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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 30 April 2025.

Sat 14/616:46LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/611:50ORD - LAX
1 stop11h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$275
Fri 13/600:44LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 07mSpirit Airlines
Sat 21/611:50ORD - LAX
1 stop11h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 30/4$292
Wed 30/717:38LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/818:15ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$345
Tue 20/519:55LAX - ORD
1 stop7h 45mAlaska Airlines
Thu 29/514:09ORD - LAX
1 stop7h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4$364
Tue 19/819:25LAX - ORD
1 stop9h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 30/814:07ORD - LAX
1 stop7h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 30/4$370
Fri 13/600:20LAX - ORD
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Sat 21/607:40ORD - LAX
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Deal found 30/4$402
Wed 27/818:19LAX - ORD
1 stop19h 53mSun Country Air
Mon 1/910:49ORD - LAX
1 stop13h 53mSun Country Air
Deal found 30/4$461
Wed 25/609:30LAX - ORD
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Thu 3/706:15ORD - LAX
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 30/4$494
Sun 18/506:00LAX - ORD
1 stop10h 36mJetBlue
Tue 20/508:45ORD - LAX
1 stop14h 39mJetBlue
Deal found 30/4$500
Thu 25/923:59LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 29/911:45ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/4$600

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O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sat 14/6

16:46-23:05

Nonstop4h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/6

11:50-21:23

1 stop11h 33m

$275

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Fri 13/6

00:44-06:51

Nonstop4h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/6

11:50-21:23

1 stop11h 33m

$292

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 30/7

17:38-23:59

Nonstop4h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/8

18:15-20:47

Nonstop4h 32m

$345

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Tue 20/5

19:55-05:40

1 stop7h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/5

14:09-19:58

1 stop7h 49m

$364

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Tue 19/8

19:25-07:03

1 stop9h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 30/8

14:07-20:06

1 stop7h 59m

$370

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Fri 13/6

00:20-10:03

1 stop7h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/6

07:40-12:06

1 stop6h 26m

$402

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 27/8

18:19-16:12

1 stop19h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/9

10:49-22:42

1 stop13h 53m

$461

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sun 31/8

07:50-17:55

1 stop8h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/9

07:00-12:10

1 stop7h 10m

$477

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sun 18/5

06:00-18:36

1 stop10h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/5

08:45-21:24

1 stop14h 39m

$500

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Thu 25/9

23:59-06:10

Nonstop4h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 29/9

11:45-14:07

Nonstop4h 22m

$600

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 61 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 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 30 April 2025.

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 44% versus a flight at midday.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

The most flights from LAX to ORD are scheduled on a Wednesday (100 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (46 on average).

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Los Angeles to Chicago have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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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 (LAX) is located 15.1 km from the centre of Los Angeles. There are 73 flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 0 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($292), United Airlines ($345), and Alaska Airlines ($364) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Spirit Airlines is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $169. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for a low price.

  • 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 Atlas Air(100%), Air China(92%) or ANA(92%), 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 $118. On average you can expect to pay $350. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $231.

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