Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles from $145

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles (average of $829). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,210). 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 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 92 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 0 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 15.1 km from Los Angeles’s city centre.

• Can I find flights from Chicago to Los Angeles for under $400 on Cheapflights?

  Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Los Angeles for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $353, but on average you can expect to pay $449.

• Are there direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles for under $600 on Cheapflights?

  Cheapflights has 3 direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles under $600. A good price for a direct flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is less than $787.

• Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Los Angeles for under $500?

  There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Los Angeles within the next 7 days for less than $500.

• What days are direct flights available from Chicago to Los Angeles?

  Direct flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

• How many flights depart from Chicago to Los Angeles on average per day?

  On average, you can expect to see 41 flights from Chicago to Los Angeles a day.
  Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 12% of flight departures
  Morning (6am - Noon) - 12% of flight departures
  Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 46% of flight departures
  Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 29% of flight departures

• How long is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

  For as low as $353, Delta can have you in Los Angeles from Chicago in 8h 54m. Chicago and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 2816 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

• What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Los Angeles round-trip?

  Currently priced at $353, Delta will fly you from Chicago to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $401 and $442, respectively. Delta is priced at 22% 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?

  $145 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $157 and $177, 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 Japan Airlines (91%), Air New Zealand (79%) and Air Canada (79%).

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

  On average you can expect to pay $1,440 for a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $244 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $1,371.

• What does ORD to LAX mean?

  ORD stands for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, while LAX stands for Los Angeles Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

• Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles that include extra baggage allowance?

  The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to Los Angeles flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

• Can I find deals on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles with specific airlines?

  Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to Los Angeles flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

• 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.

• Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles that allow pets onboard?

  Many airlines flying from Chicago to Los Angeles offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

• Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

  Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to Los Angeles flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

• How recently were the Chicago to Los Angeles flight deals updated?

  The Chicago to Los Angeles flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 16/5.