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Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles from $79

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Spirit Airlines Logo
9:22 pm - 11:59 pmORD-LAX
4h 37mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:20 am - 7:28 amLAX-ORD
4h 08mnonstop
$139Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 5
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:22 pm - 11:59 pmORD-LAX
4h 37mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 am - 6:25 amLAX-ORD
4h 06mnonstop
$140Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:06 pm - 11:52 pmORD-LAX
4h 46mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:54 am - 6:11 pmLAX-ORD
4h 17mnonstop
$141Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 17 - Wed, Dec 24
Frontier Logo
6:30 am - 1:06 pmMDW-LAX
8h 36m1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:23 pm - 11:30 amLAX-MDW
14h 07m1 stop
$146Frontier
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Sun, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 19
Frontier Logo
5:56 pm - 2:32 pmMDW-LAX
22h 36m1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:48 pm - 11:30 amLAX-MDW
18h 42m1 stop
$151Frontier
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Thu, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 5
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 8:35 pmORD-LAX
4h 35mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 5:16 amLAX-ORD
3h 56mnonstop
$154United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 14
American Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 12:50 amORD-LAX
4h 40mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
12:45 am - 6:46 amLAX-ORD
4h 01mnonstop
$159American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 7
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 8:35 amMDW-LAX
4h 30mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 12:05 pmLAX-MDW
4h 05mnonstop
$159Southwest
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Fri, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 16
United Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 7:17 pmORD-LAX
4h 37mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 5:16 amLAX-ORD
3h 56mnonstop
$169United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 16
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 11:00 amMDW-LAX
4h 35mnonstop
Southwest Logo
11:15 pm - 5:15 amLAX-MDW
4h 00mnonstop
$169Southwest
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15

Frontier flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Our best Frontier deals on Chicago to Los Angeles flight tickets
Frontier
Nov 16
MDW6:30 amChicago Midway
8h 36m
1 stop
LAX1:06 pmLos Angeles
Nov 19
LAX7:23 pmLos Angeles
14h 07m
1 stop
MDW11:30 amChicago Midway
$146
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Frontier
Oct 29
ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 58m
1 stop
LAX1:18 pmLos Angeles
Nov 2
LAX4:39 pmLos Angeles
4h 18m
ORD10:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$147
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Frontier
Oct 22
ORD8:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 28m
1 stop
LAX8:28 amLos Angeles
Oct 31
LAX4:42 pmLos Angeles
4h 18m
ORD11:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$149
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Southwest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Our best Southwest deals on Chicago to Los Angeles flight tickets
Southwest
Dec 12
MDW6:05 amChicago Midway
4h 30m
LAX8:35 amLos Angeles
Dec 16
LAX6:00 amLos Angeles
4h 05m
MDW12:05 pmChicago Midway
$159
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Southwest
Nov 8
MDW8:25 amChicago Midway
4h 35m
LAX11:00 amLos Angeles
Nov 15
LAX11:15 pmLos Angeles
4h 00m
MDW5:15 amChicago Midway
$169
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Southwest
Nov 24
MDW9:45 pmChicago Midway
4h 25m
LAX12:10 amLos Angeles
Dec 12
LAX11:15 pmLos Angeles
4h 00m
MDW5:15 amChicago Midway
$178
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Customize 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated October 16, 2025.
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ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/3

9:22 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 37m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/5

1:20 am-7:28 am

Nonstop4h 08m

$139

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/17

9:22 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 37m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/2

12:19 am-6:25 am

Nonstop4h 06m

$140

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/17

9:06 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop4h 46m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/24

11:54 am-6:11 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

$141

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Sun 11/16

6:30 am-1:06 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/19

7:23 pm-11:30 am

1 stop14h 07m

$146

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/30

5:56 pm-2:32 pm

1 stop22h 36m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/5

2:48 pm-11:30 am

1 stop18h 42m

$151

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/14

6:00 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/14

11:20 pm-5:16 am

Nonstop3h 56m

$154

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

10:10 pm-12:50 am

Nonstop4h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 12/7

12:45 am-6:46 am

Nonstop4h 01m

$159

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/12

6:05 am-8:35 am

Nonstop4h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/16

6:00 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$159

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/13

4:40 pm-7:17 pm

Nonstop4h 37m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/16

11:20 pm-5:16 am

Nonstop3h 56m

$169

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/8

8:25 am-11:00 am

Nonstop4h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/15

11:15 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$169

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Los Angeles?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from Chicago, with most prices found around $227. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to Los Angeles from Chicago during August instead. Flights to Los Angeles in August, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $244.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?

Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Los Angeles. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $339. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Los Angeles on Monday is $511.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Los Angeles is in the morning. Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles during this time can be as low as $325. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Los Angeles, so prices are often more expensive at around $824 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Los Angeles flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Los Angeles?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around $271 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Los Angeles from Chicago for as low as $227 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago to Los Angeles flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to Los Angeles flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Los Angeles flights?

You could potentially save up to 22% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Los Angeles flight.

How have Chicago to Los Angeles flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for Chicago to Los Angeles flights are approximately 36% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$138

Fastest flight time

4h 25m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Los Angeles

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $138. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $237.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 4h 25m
Direct flights go from Chicago to Los Angeles every day.
There is 1 airport near Los Angeles: Los Angeles (LAX)
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  • How far is Chicago to Los Angeles by plane?

    Los Angeles is 1744.8 mi away from Chicago. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 4h 25m.

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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Los Angeles Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Los Angeles Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Chicago to Los Angeles

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Rating
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FrontierPriceFrom $79Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,137 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $98Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,099 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $144Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,980 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $147Free CancellationRating
6.9
335 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $167Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,103 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $192Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,040 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $197Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,982 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $204Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,241 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Chicago to Los Angeles

    Southwest flies from Chicago to Los Angeles around 20 times per week, with 4,241 momondo users rating the airline 8.0/10. The cheapest Southwest deal from Chicago to Los Angeles in the last 72 hours was $204 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $421 for Southwest flights on this route.

  • United Airlines Flights From Chicago to Los Angeles

    United Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. United Airlines flight deals for Chicago to Los Angeles start from as low as $197 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $370. United Airlines operates 30 flights to Los Angeles from Chicago in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 8,982 reviews.

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