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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from $145

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ORD
6 Mar — 13 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). 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 1 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$241

One-way from

$145

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$568

Good round-trip deal

$903 or less

Good one-way deal

$145 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 2/4-8/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 47m total
  • Los Angeles to Chicago
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 03m total
  • Los Angeles to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 March 2025.

Wed 2/411:04LAX - ORD
1 stop24h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/406:45ORD - LAX
2 stops17h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 28/2$241
Tue 1/400:20LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/417:30ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/2$287
Sun 13/405:45LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 16/421:21ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/2$306
Tue 29/415:40LAX - ORD
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Tue 6/507:00ORD - LAX
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 28/2$364
Fri 18/419:55LAX - ORD
1 stop20h 21mAlaska Airlines
Wed 23/406:00ORD - LAX
1 stop8h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/2$365
Fri 18/400:45LAX - ORD
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Wed 23/413:25ORD - LAX
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Deal found 27/2$414
Tue 29/400:59LAX - ORD
1 stop9h 14mJetBlue
Mon 5/513:13ORD - LAX
1 stop13h 40mJetBlue
Deal found 28/2$436
Thu 23/1010:34LAX - ORD
1 stop6h 11mSun Country Air
Mon 27/1011:41ORD - LAX
1 stop7h 25mSun Country Air
Deal found 28/2$459

Find flights from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl within your budget

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Los Angeles

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O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

11:04-13:39

1 stop24h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/4

06:45-21:57

2 stops17h 12m

$241

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Tue 1/4

00:20-06:25

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/4

17:30-20:01

Nonstop4h 31m

$287

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sun 13/4

05:45-11:54

Nonstop4h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 16/4

21:21-23:59

Nonstop4h 38m

$306

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Tue 29/4

15:40-23:40

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/5

07:00-12:00

1 stop7h 00m

$364

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Fri 18/4

19:55-18:16

1 stop20h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/4

06:00-12:56

1 stop8h 56m

$365

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Mon 21/4

00:45-08:35

1 stop5h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/4

07:46-14:49

1 stop9h 03m

$414

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Tue 29/4

00:59-12:13

1 stop9h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

13:13-00:52

1 stop13h 39m

$436

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Thu 21/8

23:55-19:12

1 stop17h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 24/8

20:10-07:58

1 stop13h 48m

$539

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sat 17/5

07:00-13:03

Nonstop4h 03m

$145

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Tue 29/4

06:10-15:00

1 stop6h 50m

$159

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on 28 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 March 2025.

When flying from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 54% versus a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl. 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 1 March 2025.

The most flights from LAX to ORD are scheduled on a Friday (90 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated 1 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Los Angeles to Chicago have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    If you book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Los Angeles, you will be flying from Los Angeles, which is the city’s only airport. Los Angeles (LAX) is located 15.1 km from the centre of Los Angeles. There are 73 flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($241), American Airlines ($287), and Alaska Airlines ($351) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Spirit Airlines is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $145. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is $85. On average you can expect to pay $1,014. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $193.

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