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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from $143

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ORD
8 Apr — 15 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in February or September, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Saturday

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 3 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$296

One-way from

$143

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$475

Good one-way deal

$275 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 17/5-24/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 26m total
  • Los Angeles to Chicago
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 04m total
  • Los Angeles to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($36 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 April 2025
Price to beat on a one-way 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 3 April 2025.

Sat 17/510:30LAX - ORD
1 stop16h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sat 24/508:37ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/4$296
Wed 30/417:30LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/507:00ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/4$300
Tue 29/419:59LAX - ORD
1 stop8h 06mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/517:56ORD - LAX
1 stop16h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/4$346
Thu 10/716:46LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 22mFrontier
Sun 17/806:10ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
Deal found 3/4$399
Fri 27/600:45LAX - ORD
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Sat 5/705:45ORD - LAX
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Deal found 3/4$408
Tue 29/712:35LAX - ORD
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Sat 2/816:20ORD - LAX
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/4$435
Thu 24/417:50LAX - ORD
1 stop22h 49mSun Country Air
Sun 27/408:15ORD - LAX
1 stop16h 35mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/4$453
Tue 29/407:45LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/509:45ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/4$485
Tue 29/400:59LAX - ORD
1 stop9h 14mJetBlue
Sat 3/513:13ORD - LAX
1 stop11h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 3/4$510

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sat 17/5

10:30-05:25

1 stop16h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/5

08:37-11:08

Nonstop4h 31m

$296

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 30/4

17:30-23:41

Nonstop4h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/5

07:00-09:36

Nonstop4h 36m

$300

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Tue 29/4

19:59-06:05

1 stop8h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/5

12:00-18:59

1 stop8h 59m

$346

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Thu 10/7

16:46-23:08

Nonstop4h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 17/8

06:10-08:39

Nonstop4h 29m

$399

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Fri 27/6

00:45-08:25

1 stop5h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/7

05:45-11:59

1 stop8h 14m

$408

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Tue 29/7

12:35-23:40

1 stop9h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/8

16:20-00:10

1 stop9h 50m

$435

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Thu 24/4

17:50-18:39

1 stop22h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/4

08:15-22:50

1 stop16h 35m

$453

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Tue 29/4

07:45-13:55

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/5

09:45-12:21

Nonstop4h 36m

$485

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Tue 29/4

00:59-12:13

1 stop9h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

13:13-22:38

1 stop11h 25m

$510

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Tue 6/5

17:55-23:59

Nonstop4h 04m

$143

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

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 61 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 3 April 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 44% 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 3 April 2025.

The most flights from LAX to ORD are scheduled on a Wednesday (101 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 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 3 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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 71 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 ($296), United Airlines ($300), and Alaska Airlines ($346) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Spirit Airlines is priced at 40% 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 $143. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines 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?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport consider choosing Atlas Air(100%), Air China(91%) or Air New Zealand(90%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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 $132. On average you can expect to pay $307. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $640.

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