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Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles from $125

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 Sunday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$234

One-way from

$125

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$345

Good round-trip deal

$1,921 or less

Good one-way deal

$315 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 26/10-2/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 13m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 28m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Los Angeles.
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
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 12 September 2025.

Sun 26/1006:50ORD - LAX
1 stop26h 45mFrontier
Sun 2/1105:44LAX - ORD
1 stop15h 28mFrontier
Deal found 10/9$234
Sat 1/1107:10ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/1108:15LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$249
Wed 19/1114:15ORD - LAX
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Tue 16/1213:10LAX - ORD
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9$271
Fri 7/1120:14ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1100:25LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$273
Tue 30/912:40ORD - LAX
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Wed 1/1014:35LAX - ORD
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9$279
Wed 15/1018:26ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 19/1006:00LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9$290
Thu 23/1013:05ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 26/1023:20LAX - ORD
Nonstop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$297
Sun 26/1006:03ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/1105:00LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/9$299
Wed 8/1017:25ORD - LAX
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Sun 12/1005:55LAX - ORD
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9$303
Thu 4/1213:00ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1200:25LAX - ORD
Nonstop3h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9$309

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ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/10

10:42-13:21

Nonstop4h 39m

Los Angeles

Fri 31/10

00:25-06:29

Nonstop4h 04m

$249

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/10

18:26-21:01

Nonstop4h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 19/10

22:55-05:06

Nonstop4h 11m

$273

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 16/10

21:26-23:59

Nonstop4h 33m

Los Angeles

Sat 18/10

13:20-19:35

Nonstop4h 15m

$273

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/10

15:40-18:08

Nonstop4h 28m

Los Angeles

Tue 28/10

23:20-05:16

Nonstop3h 56m

$273

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/11

15:40-18:15

Nonstop4h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/11

00:25-06:29

Nonstop4h 04m

$273

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/11

10:42-13:21

Nonstop4h 39m

Los Angeles

Tue 18/11

00:25-06:29

Nonstop4h 04m

$273

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/12

13:00-19:25

1 stop8h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 16/12

13:10-22:35

1 stop7h 25m

$279

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/10

14:25-22:29

1 stop10h 04m

Los Angeles

Wed 29/10

06:15-14:55

1 stop6h 40m

$297

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/11

15:40-18:15

Nonstop4h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/11

00:25-06:29

Nonstop4h 04m

$297

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/10

18:26-21:01

Nonstop4h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/10

23:59-06:10

Nonstop4h 11m

$297

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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 $776). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,246). 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 12 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 12 September 2025.

The most flights from CHI to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (124 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (78 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Chicago?

    Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Chicago. On average, Los Angeles has 102 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 0 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 15.1 km from Los Angeles’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    For as low as $249, United Airlines can have you in Los Angeles from Chicago in 4h 39m. Chicago and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 2800 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Los Angeles are Austrian Airlines (81%), Brussels Airlines (78%) and Frontier (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,708 for a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $248 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $336.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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.

  • 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 $776). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,246). 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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