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Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles from £81

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Frontier Logo
06:10 - 08:43ORD-LAX
4h 33mdirect
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16:46 - 23:05LAX-ORD
4h 19mdirect
£103Frontier
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Sun, 8 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
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06:10 - 08:43ORD-LAX
4h 33mdirect
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00:44 - 06:51LAX-ORD
4h 07mdirect
Sun, 8 Jun - Fri, 13 Jun
Spirit Airlines Logo
21:02 - 09:35ORD-LAX
14h 33m1 stop
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06:30 - 12:38LAX-ORD
4h 08mdirect
£140Spirit Airlines
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Sun, 8 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
United Airlines Logo
18:22 - 20:54ORD-LAX
4h 32mdirect
United Airlines Logo
14:01 - 20:25LAX-ORD
4h 24mdirect
£164United Airlines
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Wed, 2 Jul - Tue, 8 Jul
Spirit Airlines Logo
21:02 - 09:35ORD-LAX
14h 33m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
18:52 - 08:55LAX-ORD
12h 03m2 stops
£165Spirit Airlines
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Sun, 11 May - Wed, 14 May
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:00 - 14:46ORD-LAX
8h 46m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:45 - 05:40LAX-ORD
8h 55m1 stop
£177Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 10 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
07:00 - 13:06ORD-LAX
8h 06m1 stop
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14:06 - 23:50LAX-ORD
7h 44m1 stop
£178Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, 30 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:18 - 07:34ORD-LAX
14h 16m1 stop
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08:52 - 18:18LAX-ORD
7h 26m1 stop
£180Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 16 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
07:00 - 15:24ORD-LAX
10h 24m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
18:45 - 05:40LAX-ORD
8h 55m1 stop
£186Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, 24 May - Sat, 24 May
United Airlines Logo
21:42 - 00:15ORD-LAX
4h 33mdirect
United Airlines Logo
00:08 - 06:20LAX-ORD
4h 12mdirect
£187United Airlines
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Wed, 16 Jul - Sat, 19 Jul

United Airlines flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Our best United Airlines deals on Chicago to Los Angeles flight tickets
United Airlines
2 Jul
ORD18:22Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 32m
LAX20:54Los Angeles
8 Jul
LAX14:01Los Angeles
4h 24m
ORD20:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
16 Jul
ORD21:42Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 33m
LAX00:15Los Angeles
19 Jul
LAX00:08Los Angeles
4h 12m
ORD06:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
10 May
ORD17:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 45m
LAX20:40Los Angeles
17 May
LAX06:00Los Angeles
4h 07m
ORD12:07Chicago O'Hare Intl

American Airlines flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Our best American Airlines deals on Chicago to Los Angeles flight tickets
American Airlines
4 Jul
ORD07:39Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 26m
LAX10:05Los Angeles
12 Jul
LAX00:45Los Angeles
4h 11m
ORD06:56Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
2 Jun
ORD20:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 42m
LAX22:42Los Angeles
5 Jun
LAX19:48Los Angeles
7h 43m
1 stop
ORD05:31Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
8 May
ORD19:13Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 39m
LAX21:52Los Angeles
11 May
LAX23:45Los Angeles
4h 08m
ORD05:53Chicago O'Hare Intl

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from Chicago, with most prices found around £171. If you aren’t able to travel to Los Angeles during the month of September, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £184.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to Los Angeles is on a Friday. Travellers who choose to depart for Los Angeles on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as £232. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around £1,028. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Los Angeles.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Los Angeles is in the morning. Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles during this time can be as low as £247. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are £1,107 on average. Flights to Los Angeles from Chicago in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Los Angeles flight route?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles for the best Chicago - Los Angeles flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Los Angeles?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from Chicago when booking 5 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around £212 when searching 5 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Los Angeles from Chicago for as low as £175 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago to Los Angeles flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to Los Angeles flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Chicago to Los Angeles flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2025, prices for Chicago to Los Angeles flights are approximately 2% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Chicago to Los Angeles (CHI to LAX) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

£81

Fastest flight time

4h 26m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Los Angeles

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from Chicago in the past 72 hours is £81. The best return flight deal from Chicago to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £103.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 4h 26m
Direct flights go from Chicago to Los Angeles every day.
There is 1 airport near Los Angeles: Los Angeles (LAX)

  • How far is Chicago to Los Angeles by plane?

    Chicago and Los Angeles are 1744.8 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 4h 26m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Los Angeles Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Los Angeles Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Chicago to Los Angeles?

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Best airlines flying from Chicago to Los Angeles

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom £93Free CancellationRating
6.3
7,941 reviews
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  • Spirit Airlines Flights From Chicago to Los Angeles

    The lowest priced Spirit Airlines flight from Chicago to Los Angeles from the last 72 hours was £124. Generally, Spirit Airlines has 11 flights on this route every week with an average price of £181. Spirit Airlines is rated 6.3/10 by our users.


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