Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles from $128
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 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Los Angeles are usually found in September or October, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 1 September 2025.
Round-trip from | $195 |
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One-way from | $128 |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $350 |
Good round-trip deal | $1,945 or less |
Good one-way deal | $319 or less |
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Los AngelesExplore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 September 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 September 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 4/10
08:25-17:30
1 stop11h 05m
Los Angeles
Sat 11/10
17:41-23:59
Nonstop4h 18m
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 15/10
20:05-22:40
Nonstop4h 35m
Los Angeles
Wed 22/10
12:34-18:52
Nonstop4h 18m
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 1/10
13:05-15:34
Nonstop4h 29m
Los Angeles
Wed 8/10
14:10-20:25
Nonstop4h 15m
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 1/11
08:48-11:30
Nonstop4h 42m
Los Angeles
Fri 14/11
00:25-06:29
Nonstop4h 04m
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 22/10
14:35-17:03
Nonstop4h 28m
Los Angeles
Tue 28/10
00:25-06:29
Nonstop4h 04m
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 11/10
20:05-22:40
Nonstop4h 35m
Los Angeles
Wed 15/10
06:00-12:18
Nonstop4h 18m
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 30/9
14:35-17:03
Nonstop4h 28m
Los Angeles
Tue 7/10
23:00-05:11
Nonstop4h 11m
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 7/10
08:50-11:19
Nonstop4h 29m
Los Angeles
Sat 11/10
14:10-20:25
Nonstop4h 15m
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 4/10
08:25-17:30
1 stop11h 05m
Los Angeles
Fri 10/10
00:09-20:14
1 stop18h 05m
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 13/12
10:38-13:17
Nonstop4h 39m
Los Angeles
Tue 16/12
00:25-06:19
Nonstop3h 54m
Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Los Angeles
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.
Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles (average of $779). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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 CHI to LAX?
Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 September 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 76% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.
Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Los Angeles
Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Los Angeles. 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 1 September 2025.
The most flights from CHI to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (128 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (40 on average).
How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
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