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Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles from $151

CHI — LAX
7 Oct — 14 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Los Angeles are usually found in September or October, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Mon 7/1207:45 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Mon 7/1214:25 -
1 stop7h 37m
Deal found 6/9$279
Thu 29/1007:29 -
Nonstop4h 41m
Wed 11/1117:59 -
Nonstop3h 56m
Deal found 6/9$301
Thu 8/1007:20 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Wed 14/1017:52 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Deal found 2/9$303
Fri 23/1012:38 -
1 stop10h 11m
Tue 27/1009:59 -
1 stop11h 58m
Deal found 5/9$312
Thu 29/1019:14 -
Nonstop4h 46m
Mon 9/1123:59 -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 6/9$315
Thu 29/1009:00 -
1 stop10h 59m
Fri 6/1119:46 -
1 stop7h 54m
Deal found 6/9$329
Thu 29/1014:45 -
Nonstop4h 31m
Mon 2/1122:55 -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 2/9$343
Thu 22/1006:00 -
Nonstop4h 27m
Thu 29/1016:45 -
Nonstop4h 14m
Deal found 3/9$354
Mon 5/1006:00 -
Nonstop4h 27m
Sun 11/1007:00 -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 6/9$357

Find flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles

Round-trip from

$279

One-way from

$151

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$351

Good round-trip deal

$1,779 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,273 or less
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  • 7/12-7/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 17m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
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  • Delta
  • 7/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 35m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/11

17:00-19:30

Nonstop4h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$151

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/10

14:00-16:32

Nonstop4h 32m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$151

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/11

08:29-14:33

1 stop8h 04m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$165

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/10

13:55-19:52

1 stop7h 57m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$165

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/10

17:10-22:10

1 stop7h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$165

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/11

17:30-00:21

1 stop8h 51m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$165

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

06:10-13:15

1 stop9h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$193

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/10

17:44-00:24

1 stop8h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$193

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/10

15:00-17:37

Nonstop4h 37m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$221

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/9

13:58-16:30

Nonstop4h 32m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$221

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Los Angeles

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles (average of $372). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $581). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 86% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Los Angeles

The most flights from CHI to LAX are scheduled on a Friday (136 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (34 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $279 and $487 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $279 on Delta (7 Dec–7 Dec).

How often are flights from Chicago to Los Angeles delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Chicago and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 168 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Booking 49 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.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 110 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 $357, Delta can have you in Los Angeles from Chicago in 4h 32m. Chicago and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 2800 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 Air China (78%), Virgin Australia (76%) and Air New Zealand (75%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,851 for a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $206 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $315.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles (average of $372). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $581). 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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