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9:00 am - 11:39 amORD-LAX
4h 39mnonstop
5:40 pm - 9:04 amLAX-ORD
13h 24m1 stop
Tue, Jan 14 - Sat, Jan 18
12:43 pm - 7:33 amMDW-LAX
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4:16 pm - 12:17 amLAX-MDW
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9:54 pm - 9:15 amORD-LAX
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11:52 pm - 5:55 amLAX-ORD
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$112Spirit Airlines
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6:15 am - 8:53 amORD-LAX
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11:52 pm - 5:55 amLAX-ORD
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$116Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 14
8:35 pm - 11:20 pmMDW-LAX
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6:00 am - 12:00 pmLAX-MDW
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$179Southwest
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8:25 pm - 10:59 pmORD-LAX
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12:25 am - 6:14 amLAX-ORD
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$208American Airlines
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2:39 pm - 7:11 pmORD-LAX
6h 32m1 stop
$108United Airlines
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American Airlines flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

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American Airlines
Feb 11
ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 34m
LAX10:59 pmLos Angeles
Feb 14
LAX12:25 amLos Angeles
3h 49m
ORD6:14 amChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Feb 10
ORD2:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 38m
LAX4:52 pmLos Angeles
Feb 12
LAX12:59 amLos Angeles
3h 54m
ORD6:53 amChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Jan 20
ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 34m
LAX10:59 pmLos Angeles
Jan 23
LAX11:59 pmLos Angeles
4h 06m
ORD6:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Frontier flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

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Frontier
Jan 13
MDW12:43 pmChicago Midway
20h 50m
1 stop
LAX7:33 amLos Angeles
Jan 30
LAX4:16 pmLos Angeles
6h 01m
1 stop
MDW12:17 amChicago Midway
Frontier
Jan 13
MDW12:43 pmChicago Midway
20h 50m
1 stop
LAX7:33 amLos Angeles
Jan 30
LAX10:35 pmLos Angeles
11h 19m
1 stop
MDW11:54 amChicago Midway
Frontier
Feb 3
MDW7:15 amChicago Midway
19h 20m
1 stop
LAX12:35 amLos Angeles
Feb 10
LAX4:16 pmLos Angeles
6h 01m
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MDW12:17 amChicago Midway

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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 $229. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to Los Angeles from Chicago during October instead. Flights to Los Angeles in October, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $245.

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

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Los Angeles. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $278. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Los Angeles on Sunday is $363.

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 evening. Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles during this time can be as low as $251. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to Los Angeles, so prices are often more expensive at around $317 per ticket.

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We recommend purchasing flights from Chicago to Los Angeles 34 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Los Angeles for $287. However, in the past 72 hours, people saw flights from Chicago for as low as $212.

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You could potentially save up to 33% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Los Angeles flight.

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As of December 2024, prices for Chicago to Los Angeles flights are approximately 76% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$39

Fastest flight time

4h 22m

Direct flights

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Airports in Los Angeles

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $39. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $101.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 4h 22m
Direct flights go from Chicago to Los Angeles every day.
There is 1 airport near Los Angeles: Los Angeles (LAX)

  • 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 22m.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport?

    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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Allegiant AirPriceFrom $54Free CancellationRating
7.3
825 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $90Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,112 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $110Free CancellationRating
6.1
3,474 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $137Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,039 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $147Free CancellationRating
7.0
392 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $204Free CancellationRating
8.1
4,814 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $206Free CancellationRating
8.0
9,537 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $222Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,597 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Chicago to Los Angeles

    Southwest flies from Chicago to Los Angeles around 24 times per week, with 4,814 momondo users rating the airline 8.1/10. 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 $353 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 $137 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $310. United Airlines operates 38 flights to Los Angeles from Chicago in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 9,039 reviews.


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