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Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles from $144

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 28/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Los Angeles are usually found in September or October, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$267

One-way from

$144

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$454

Good round-trip deal

$734 or less

Good one-way deal

$166 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 20/5-27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 16m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 28/6
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 33m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Los Angeles.

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2025.

Tue 20/512:41ORD - LAX
2 stops23h 15mSpirit Airlines
Tue 27/500:41LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 17/4$267
Wed 9/721:42ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 15/706:20LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4$347
Mon 7/706:10ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
Mon 21/716:45LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 22mFrontier
Deal found 18/4$367
Sat 23/807:00ORD - LAX
1 stop8h 06mAlaska Airlines
Sat 30/807:00LAX - ORD
1 stop14h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4$372
Wed 21/513:40ORD - LAX
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Sat 24/500:59LAX - ORD
1 stop9h 42mDelta
Deal found 17/4$403
Sat 30/807:00ORD - LAX
1 stop9h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 6/914:06LAX - ORD
1 stop7h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 16/4$405
Fri 23/518:12ORD - LAX
1 stop17h 55mSun Country Air
Thu 29/523:59LAX - ORD
1 stop10h 28mSun Country Air
Deal found 17/4$432
Wed 16/716:20ORD - LAX
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Wed 23/712:35LAX - ORD
2 stops7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 17/4$469
Mon 7/722:17ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 20/700:45LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/4$487

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/5

12:41-09:56

2 stops23h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 27/5

00:41-06:42

Nonstop4h 01m

$267

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/7

21:42-00:15

Nonstop4h 33m

Los Angeles

Tue 15/7

06:20-12:42

Nonstop4h 22m

$347

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/7

06:10-08:39

Nonstop4h 29m

Los Angeles

Mon 21/7

16:45-23:07

Nonstop4h 22m

$367

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/8

07:00-13:06

1 stop8h 06m

Los Angeles

Sat 30/8

07:00-23:50

1 stop14h 50m

$372

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/5

13:40-18:20

1 stop6h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 24/5

00:59-12:41

1 stop9h 42m

$403

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 30/8

07:00-14:59

1 stop9h 59m

Los Angeles

Sat 6/9

14:06-23:50

1 stop7h 44m

$405

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 23/5

18:12-10:07

1 stop17h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 29/5

23:59-12:27

1 stop10h 28m

$432

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 16/7

16:20-23:00

1 stop8h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 23/7

12:35-22:20

2 stops7h 45m

$469

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/7

22:17-00:40

Nonstop4h 23m

Los Angeles

Sun 20/7

00:45-06:56

Nonstop4h 11m

$487

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/6

06:10-08:43

Nonstop4h 33m

$144

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles (average of $784). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 92% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Los Angeles. 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 18 April 2025.

The most flights from CHI to LAX are scheduled on a Friday (116 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (59 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 18 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Chicago to Los Angeles. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 94 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 0 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 15.1 km from Los Angeles’s city centre.

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

    Currently priced at $267, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Frontier - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $347 and $367, respectively. 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 Chicago to Los Angeles one-way?

    $144 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $171 and $174, 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 ANA (91%), Air China (89%) and Asiana Airlines (88%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,260 for a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $141 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $466.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles (average of $784). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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.

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