Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 22/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — LAX
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
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 44 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 22 January 2026.

Tue 17/307:00
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop8h 52m
Frontier
Tue 24/318:30
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop9h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 20/1$275
Mon 27/706:00
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 26m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 5/816:07
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop11h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 21/1$320
Wed 11/316:00
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 31/323:59
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1$352
Fri 13/321:15
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
United Airlines
Wed 18/310:55
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/1$381
Fri 13/206:04
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop10h 22m
JetBlue
Tue 17/208:50
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop12h 36m
JetBlue
Deal found 22/1$386
Sat 2/515:15
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop10h 44m
JetBlue
Mon 4/522:05
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop9h 43m
JetBlue
Deal found 20/1$388
Fri 27/206:04
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop13h 31m
JetBlue
Mon 2/320:40
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop10h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/1$389
Tue 17/307:00
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop8h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/309:12
LAX
-
ORD
2 stops11h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$394
Thu 12/313:57
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop9h 10m
Delta
Wed 18/323:59
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop6h 41m
Delta
Deal found 22/1$410
Wed 11/315:59
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop6h 28m
Delta
Fri 20/321:40
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop9h 30m
Delta
Deal found 20/1$412
Wed 25/210:51
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 53m
United Airlines
Wed 11/314:15
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1$416

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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$275

One-way from

$169

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$530
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 17/3-24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 30m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
22/2
  • 22/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 36m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/5

15:15-23:59

1 stop10h 44m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/5

22:05-09:48

1 stop9h 43m

$391

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

07:25-14:28

1 stop9h 03m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/3

07:35-18:05

1 stop8h 30m

$410

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/3

16:00-18:45

Nonstop4h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 16/3

07:00-13:14

Nonstop4h 14m

$410

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/3

21:15-23:59

Nonstop4h 44m

Los Angeles

Sun 22/3

18:50-00:58

Nonstop4h 08m

$410

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/3

19:10-23:55

1 stop6h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

09:59-18:05

1 stop6h 06m

$410

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

06:00-14:11

1 stop10h 11m

Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

14:03-23:59

1 stop7h 56m

$431

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 21/5

18:16-22:46

1 stop6h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

08:51-19:06

1 stop8h 15m

$452

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

14:19-20:22

1 stop8h 03m

Los Angeles

Mon 27/4

19:50-06:40

1 stop8h 50m

$453

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/4

15:22-21:43

1 stop8h 21m

Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

14:03-23:59

1 stop7h 56m

$453

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/4

15:15-23:59

1 stop10h 44m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/5

20:25-08:51

1 stop10h 26m

$459

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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 16 January 2026.

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 44 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 $118). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 22 January 2026.

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 72% 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 77 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 JetBlue, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles in about 4h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 59m. 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 (84%), Japan Airlines (80%) or American Airlines (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles?

    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 $118). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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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