Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles from $153
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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles
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 18 July 2025.
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 18 July 2025.
Wed 6/815:18ORD - LAX
1 stop6h 58mSpirit Airlines
Tue 26/812:14LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/7$238
Mon 27/1016:40ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/1123:20LAX - ORD
Nonstop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/7$316
Sat 1/1115:25ORD - LAX
1 stop10h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/1119:55LAX - ORD
1 stop7h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/7$333
Thu 25/913:30ORD - LAX
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Sun 28/905:20LAX - ORD
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 17/7$359
Sat 16/805:45ORD - LAX
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Sat 23/811:05LAX - ORD
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Deal found 16/7$396
Best flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 July 2025.
Wed 6/815:18ORD - LAX
1 stop6h 58mSpirit Airlines
Tue 26/812:14LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/7$238
Mon 27/1016:40ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/1123:20LAX - ORD
Nonstop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/7$316
Sat 1/1115:25ORD - LAX
1 stop10h 34mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/1111:45LAX - ORD
1 stop10h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/7$333
Thu 25/913:30ORD - LAX
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Sun 28/905:20LAX - ORD
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 17/7$359
Mon 17/1107:00ORD - LAX
1 stop7h 57mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 19/1118:18LAX - ORD
1 stop8h 43mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 17/7$375
Sat 16/805:45ORD - LAX
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Sat 23/811:05LAX - ORD
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Deal found 16/7$396
Direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
Explore direct flight options from Chicago to Los Angeles based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 18 July 2025.
Mon 11/806:40ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sun 17/823:39LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/7$270
Mon 27/1016:40ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/1123:20LAX - ORD
Nonstop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/7$316
Last-minute flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles. Data last updated 18 July 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 23/709:00ORD - LAX
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Fri 1/800:25LAX - ORD
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Deal found 16/7$560
Thu 24/718:55ORD - LAX
1 stop14h 35mSouthwest
Fri 25/714:40LAX - ORD
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 17/7$563
Thu 24/714:45ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Fri 25/713:27LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/7$662
Sat 26/718:21ORD - LAX
1 stop6h 20mSun Country Air
Mon 28/723:59LAX - ORD
1 stop9h 10mSun Country Air
Deal found 15/7$501
Mon 28/715:18ORD - LAX
1 stop9h 32mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/810:47LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/7$362
Mon 28/709:05ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 31/700:08LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/7$598
Wed 6/815:18ORD - LAX
1 stop6h 58mSpirit Airlines
Tue 26/812:14LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/7$238
Wed 6/807:00ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 26/810:33LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/7$329
Wed 6/821:42ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/816:35LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/7$338
Sat 16/807:15ORD - LAX
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Fri 22/800:35LAX - ORD
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 16/7$396
Tue 19/807:00ORD - LAX
1 stop9h 59mAlaska Airlines
Thu 21/816:48LAX - ORD
1 stop10h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/7$375
Thu 28/813:50ORD - LAX
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Mon 1/905:10LAX - ORD
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 16/7$359
One-way flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Los Angeles. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 July 2025.
Tue 2/907:10ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/7$153
Wed 8/1006:00ORD - LAX
1 stop10h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 17/7$167
Thu 28/820:47ORD - LAX
1 stop12h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 17/7$174
Thu 6/1107:00ORD - LAX
1 stop7h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/7$179
Mon 1/906:15ORD - LAX
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 17/7$180
Thu 28/815:37ORD - LAX
1 stop9h 05mSun Country Air
Deal found 18/7$185
Thu 14/806:10ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
Deal found 16/7$187
Sat 11/1017:20ORD - LAX
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Deal found 16/7$199
Wed 7/114:20ORD - LAX
1 stop10h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 16/7$241
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Los Angeles that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 6/8
15:18-20:16
1 stop6h 58m
Los Angeles
Tue 26/8
12:14-18:14
Nonstop4h 00m
$238
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 27/10
16:40-19:17
Nonstop4h 37m
Los Angeles
Tue 4/11
23:20-05:16
Nonstop3h 56m
$316
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 1/11
15:25-23:59
1 stop10h 34m
Los Angeles
Sat 8/11
19:55-05:01
1 stop7h 06m
$333
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 25/9
13:30-20:05
1 stop8h 35m
Los Angeles
Sun 28/9
05:20-16:25
1 stop9h 05m
$359
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 17/11
07:00-12:57
1 stop7h 57m
Los Angeles
Wed 19/11
18:18-05:01
1 stop8h 43m
$375
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 16/8
08:25-12:50
1 stop6h 25m
Los Angeles
Sat 23/8
13:30-22:04
1 stop6h 34m
$396
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 2/9
16:10-18:33
Nonstop4h 23m
$153
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 8/10
06:00-14:52
1 stop10h 52m
$167
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 28/8
20:47-07:43
1 stop12h 56m
$174
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 6/11
07:00-12:57
1 stop7h 57m
$179
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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 11 July 2025.
Booking 63 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 $789). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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 18 July 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 91% 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 18 July 2025.
The most flights from CHI to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (133 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (71 on average).
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 18 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Los Angeles, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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 105 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 $238, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $316 and $333, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 43% 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?
$153 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 Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $167 and $174, 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 Asiana Airlines (93%), Austrian Airlines (90%) and Brussels Airlines (90%).
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?
On average you can expect to pay $1,154 for a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $91 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $421.
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 $789). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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.
Explore flights to Los Angeles departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 18 July 2025.
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