How many flights depart from Chicago to Los Angeles on average per week?

The number of flights available between Chicago and Los Angeles is 755 per week as of September 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

How many flights depart from Chicago to Los Angeles on average per day?

As of September 2025, there are 107 flights per day flying from Chicago to Los Angeles. The most common time of day flights depart is 20:00, with 36% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Los Angeles?

United Airlines, Frontier, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Los Angeles

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.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport is 1 as of September 2025.

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.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Los Angeles?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from £139 to £271. The lowest price recently found on this route was £114.

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07:14 - 13:18ORD-LAX

8h 04m1 stop

14:13 - 00:12LAX-ORD

7h 59m1 stop

£114Frontier

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Tue, 28 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov

06:30 - 08:56ORD-LAX

4h 26mdirect

12:44 - 00:15LAX-ORD

9h 31m1 stop

£124Frontier

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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov

19:09 - 21:40ORD-LAX

4h 31mdirect

09:20 - 19:50LAX-ORD

8h 30m1 stop

£127Spirit Airlines

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Wed, 1 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct

16:00 - 18:45ORD-LAX

4h 45mdirect

18:50 - 00:58LAX-ORD

4h 08mdirect

£133United Airlines

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Sat, 21 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb

17:25 - 21:45ORD-LAX

6h 20m1 stop

05:30 - 16:45LAX-ORD

9h 15m2 stops

£140Southwest

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Wed, 22 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct

21:26 - 23:59ORD-LAX

4h 33mdirect

23:20 - 05:16LAX-ORD

3h 56mdirect

£145United Airlines

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Thu, 23 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct

18:25 - 22:50ORD-LAX

6h 25m1 stop

23:30 - 12:15LAX-ORD

10h 45m1 stop

£152Southwest

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Sat, 21 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb

06:00 - 15:20ORD-LAX

11h 20m1 stop

19:00 - 06:21LAX-ORD

9h 21m1 stop

£156Alaska Airlines

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Thu, 11 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec

08:00 - 15:20ORD-LAX

9h 20m1 stop

07:00 - 16:55LAX-ORD

7h 55m1 stop

£159Alaska Airlines

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Wed, 10 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec

20:30 - 08:17ORD-LAX

13h 47m1 stop

00:38 - 09:44LAX-ORD

7h 06m1 stop

£162Spirit Airlines

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United Airlines flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

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United Airlines

21 Feb

ORD16:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 45m

LAX18:45Los Angeles

23 Feb

LAX18:50Los Angeles

4h 08m

ORD00:58Chicago O'Hare Intl

£133

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United Airlines

23 Oct

ORD20:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 35m

LAX22:40Los Angeles

26 Oct

LAX00:25Los Angeles

4h 04m

ORD06:29Chicago O'Hare Intl

£145

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United Airlines

11 Oct

ORD20:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 35m

LAX22:40Los Angeles

15 Oct

LAX14:10Los Angeles

4h 15m

ORD20:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

£153

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Southwest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

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Southwest

22 Oct

ORD17:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 20m

1 stop

LAX21:45Los Angeles

25 Oct

LAX05:30Los Angeles

9h 15m

2 stops

ORD16:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

£140

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Southwest

21 Feb

ORD18:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 25m

1 stop

LAX22:50Los Angeles

23 Feb

LAX23:30Los Angeles

10h 45m

1 stop

ORD12:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

£152

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Southwest

5 Dec

ORD14:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 00m

2 stops

LAX22:15Los Angeles

13 Dec

LAX05:25Los Angeles

6h 40m

1 stop

ORD14:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

£190

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ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

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Tue 28/10

07:14-13:18

1 stop8h 04m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/11

14:13-00:12

1 stop7h 59m

£114

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/10

06:30-08:56

Nonstop4h 26m

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Thu 6/11

12:44-00:15

1 stop9h 31m

£124

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/10

19:09-21:40

Nonstop4h 31m

Los Angeles

Wed 15/10

09:20-19:50

1 stop8h 30m

£127

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/2

16:00-18:45

Nonstop4h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/2

18:50-00:58

Nonstop4h 08m

£133

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/10

17:25-21:45

1 stop6h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 25/10

05:30-16:45

2 stops9h 15m

£140

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/10

21:26-23:59

Nonstop4h 33m

Los Angeles

Sun 26/10

23:20-05:16

Nonstop3h 56m

£145

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/2

18:25-22:50

1 stop6h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/2

23:30-12:15

1 stop10h 45m

£152

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/12

06:00-15:20

1 stop11h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/12

19:00-06:21

1 stop9h 21m

£156

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/12

08:00-15:20

1 stop9h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/12

07:00-16:55

1 stop7h 55m

£159

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 14/11

20:30-08:17

1 stop13h 47m

Los Angeles

Sat 15/11

00:38-09:44

1 stop7h 06m

£162

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Los Angeles?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from Chicago, with most prices found around £177. If you aren’t able to travel to Los Angeles during the month of January, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £180.

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 £133. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around £1,008. 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 £189. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are £1,251 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?

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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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around £199 when searching weeks before you fly. 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 £167 on momondo.

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

There are 4 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 September 2025, prices for Chicago to Los Angeles flights are approximately 6% 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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Best price found	£1,251
Fastest flight time	4h 20m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Los Angeles	1 airport

The best flight deal from Chicago to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £1,251

The fastest flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 4h 20m

Direct flights go from Chicago to Los Angeles every day.

There is 1 airport near Los Angeles: Los Angeles (LAX)

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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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport is 1 as of September 2025.
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?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Chicago to Los Angeles is Airbus A321neo, representing 14.60% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737-800 at 14.44%, Airbus A321-100/200 at 11.84%, and Boeing 757-300 at 9.38%.
What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Los Angeles?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Chicago to Los Angeles is Spirit Airlines, representing 100% of all bookings.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Los Angeles

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom £85	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,015 reviews		Search Spirit Airlines flights

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 £115. Generally, Spirit Airlines has 11 flights on this route every week with an average price of £198. Spirit Airlines is rated 6.3/10 by our users.

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