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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles 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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — LAX
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles are usually found in September or February, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 21 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$241

One-way from

$143

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$582

Good round-trip deal

$680 or less

Good one-way deal

$431 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 13/5-15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 55m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 36m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 March 2025.

Tue 13/521:02ORD - LAX
1 stop14h 54mSpirit Airlines
Thu 15/500:41LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 20/3$241
Wed 7/515:55ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/508:25LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/3$284
Wed 23/406:00ORD - LAX
1 stop10h 46mAlaska Airlines
Tue 29/417:45LAX - ORD
1 stop10h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/3$345
Sat 26/413:25ORD - LAX
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Sat 26/423:40LAX - ORD
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 21/3$398
Mon 19/520:05ORD - LAX
1 stop18h 49mSun Country Air
Thu 22/509:02LAX - ORD
1 stop6h 19mSun Country Air
Deal found 21/3$420
Fri 2/513:13ORD - LAX
1 stop10h 07mJetBlue
Mon 5/523:59LAX - ORD
1 stop13h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 20/3$429
Mon 14/418:55ORD - LAX
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Wed 23/405:25LAX - ORD
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 21/3$463
Mon 14/419:20ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Thu 17/417:52LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/3$509

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Return

Price

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/5

21:02-09:56

1 stop14h 54m

Los Angeles

Thu 15/5

00:41-06:42

Nonstop4h 01m

$241

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/5

15:55-18:40

Nonstop4h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 14/5

08:25-14:42

Nonstop4h 17m

$284

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/4

06:00-14:46

1 stop10h 46m

Los Angeles

Tue 29/4

17:45-06:05

1 stop10h 20m

$345

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/4

13:25-19:40

1 stop8h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 26/4

23:40-09:50

1 stop8h 10m

$398

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/5

20:05-12:54

1 stop18h 49m

Los Angeles

Thu 22/5

09:02-17:21

1 stop6h 19m

$420

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/5

13:13-21:20

1 stop10h 07m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

23:59-15:04

1 stop13h 05m

$429

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/4

18:55-23:25

1 stop6h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 23/4

05:25-16:45

2 stops9h 20m

$463

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/4

19:20-21:57

Nonstop4h 37m

Los Angeles

Thu 17/4

17:52-23:59

Nonstop4h 07m

$509

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/5

07:00-09:36

Nonstop4h 36m

$143

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 19/4

19:16-07:30

1 stop14h 14m

$166

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 34 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles (average of $786). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 ORD to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 21 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 21 March 2025.

The most flights from ORD to LAX are scheduled on a Friday (107 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (64 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 21 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Chicago to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,281 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,281 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,281 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,281 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,281 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,325 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,281 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,281 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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 into for flights to Los Angeles from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    If you book a flight to Los Angeles from Chicago O'Hare Intl, you will be flying to 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 88 flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles per day from 0 different airlines.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Los Angeles, with prices starting at $241. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $284 and $345, respectively. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $143 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $166 and Hawaiian Airlines from $173 one-way.

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

    Consider ANA (91%), Air China (88%) or Japan Airlines (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles? While on average our users pay $955, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $61. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around $374.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles (average of $786). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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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