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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles from $122

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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — LAX
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2025.

Thu 25/1213:35ORD - LAX
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Wed 31/1205:30LAX - ORD
1 stop9h 52mDelta
Deal found 17/12$449
Mon 22/1219:44ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 45mSpirit Airlines
Thu 25/1223:59LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/12$490
Wed 24/1222:00ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1223:55LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$496
Wed 24/1221:10ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/100:30LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$565
Fri 26/1206:45ORD - LAX
1 stop12h 38mJetBlue
Fri 2/106:00LAX - ORD
1 stop10h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 17/12$591
Wed 24/1213:35ORD - LAX
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Thu 25/1211:15LAX - ORD
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Deal found 17/12$676
Wed 31/1220:18ORD - LAX
1 stop15h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/118:50LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$683
Sat 20/1205:00ORD - LAX
1 stop16h 19mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/123:59LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/12$704
Thu 25/1205:30ORD - LAX
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Thu 1/105:45LAX - ORD
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Deal found 17/12$706
Mon 22/1219:44ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 45mSpirit Airlines
Mon 29/1223:59LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/12$715
Thu 25/1210:50ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1214:15LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$745

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$240

One-way from

$122

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$512

Good round-trip deal

$2,392 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,550 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/1-20/1
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 45m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
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  • Frontier
  • 30/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 36m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
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ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/1

14:40-17:17

Nonstop4h 37m

Los Angeles

Tue 20/1

18:50-00:58

Nonstop4h 08m

$240

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/1

14:06-20:15

1 stop8h 09m

Los Angeles

Sat 24/1

08:35-23:50

2 stops13h 15m

$434

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/4

07:41-13:27

1 stop7h 46m

Los Angeles

Sun 19/4

00:59-09:12

1 stop6h 13m

$444

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/1

13:55-21:15

1 stop9h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

12:40-21:43

1 stop7h 03m

$446

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/3

07:20-16:09

2 stops10h 49m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/3

11:50-23:54

1 stop10h 04m

$466

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 23/1

18:06-13:41

1 stop21h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 27/1

11:00-23:37

2 stops10h 37m

$469

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/2

13:00-15:31

Nonstop4h 31m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

14:15-20:25

Nonstop4h 10m

$473

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/1

07:45-17:39

1 stop11h 54m

Los Angeles

Fri 23/1

07:00-19:36

1 stop10h 36m

$475

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/2

08:00-20:17

2 stops14h 17m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/2

11:00-23:37

2 stops10h 37m

$476

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/1

15:35-08:39

2 stops19h 04m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/2

09:38-23:37

2 stops11h 59m

$476

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 47 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles (average of $121). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 ORD to LAX?

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It’s optimal to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 71% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

    If you book a flight to Los Angeles from Chicago O'Hare Intl, you will be flying to 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 36 flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles per day from 0 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Spirit Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles in about 4h 37m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 32m. The distance between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Los Angeles is about 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

    Consider Air China (87%), Japan Airlines (82%) or ANA (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles? While on average our users pay $2,084, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $121. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around $257.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles 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 O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles (average of $121). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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