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Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles 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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Los Angeles are usually found in September or October, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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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 30 April 2025.

Tue 3/621:02ORD - LAX
1 stop14h 54mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/618:52LAX - ORD
1 stop8h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 30/4$222
Wed 21/506:05ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 21/514:14LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$311
Tue 10/606:00ORD - LAX
1 stop10h 46mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/618:45LAX - ORD
1 stop8h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/4$367
Tue 3/607:00ORD - LAX
1 stop7h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/600:41LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$380
Tue 29/707:00ORD - LAX
1 stop8h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/811:55LAX - ORD
1 stop8h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 30/4$399
Tue 3/606:24ORD - LAX
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Tue 3/600:59LAX - ORD
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 30/4$402
Sun 1/607:00ORD - LAX
1 stop17h 49mSun Country Air
Sun 8/623:55LAX - ORD
1 stop15h 14mSun Country Air
Deal found 30/4$430
Sat 13/907:30ORD - LAX
2 stops13h 10mSouthwest
Wed 17/911:45LAX - ORD
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 30/4$463
Mon 2/620:00ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/616:32LAX - ORD
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/4$547
Sat 4/1013:35ORD - LAX
1 stop12h 43mJetBlue
Mon 6/1007:20LAX - ORD
1 stop11h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 30/4$549

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Price

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/6

21:02-09:56

1 stop14h 54m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/6

18:52-05:25

1 stop8h 33m

$222

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/5

06:05-08:42

Nonstop4h 37m

Los Angeles

Wed 21/5

14:14-20:25

Nonstop4h 11m

$311

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

06:00-14:46

1 stop10h 46m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/6

18:45-05:40

1 stop8h 55m

$367

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/6

07:00-12:57

1 stop7h 57m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/6

00:41-06:42

Nonstop4h 01m

$380

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/7

07:00-13:00

1 stop8h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/8

11:55-22:30

1 stop8h 35m

$399

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/6

06:24-11:26

1 stop7h 02m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/6

00:59-09:51

1 stop6h 52m

$402

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/6

07:00-22:49

1 stop17h 49m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/6

23:55-17:09

1 stop15h 14m

$430

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/9

07:30-18:40

2 stops13h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 17/9

11:45-22:20

1 stop8h 35m

$463

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/6

20:00-22:42

Nonstop4h 42m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/6

16:32-00:32

1 stop6h 00m

$547

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/10

13:35-00:18

1 stop12h 43m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/10

07:20-20:54

1 stop11h 34m

$549

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles

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Cheapflights Insights

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 25 April 2025.

Booking 54 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 $780). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,305). 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 30 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 92% 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 30 April 2025.

The most flights from CHI to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (110 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Chicago to Los Angeles. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

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 68 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 0 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 15.1 km from Los Angeles’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Currently priced at $345, United Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Los Angeles and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $352 and $367, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles one-way?

    $169 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $183 and $188, respectively.

  • 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 ANA (91%), Air China (89%) and Asiana Airlines (88%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,743 for a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $140 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $292.

  • 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 $780). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,305). 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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