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

Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Los Angeles

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

As of July 2025, there are 90 flights per day flying from Chicago to Los Angeles. The most common time of day flights depart is 18:00, with 37% of flights taking off at midday.

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

The number of flights available between Chicago and Los Angeles is 630 per week as of July 2025. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 20% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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 July 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.

£60 Cheap Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles in 2025

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 £119 to £240. The lowest price recently found on this route was £86.

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19:06 - 21:42ORD-LAX

4h 36mdirect

11:57 - 18:11LAX-ORD

4h 14mdirect

£86Spirit Airlines

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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep

12:46 - 18:45ORD-LAX

7h 59m1 stop

11:57 - 18:11LAX-ORD

4h 14mdirect

£113Spirit Airlines

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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep

19:09 - 21:36ORD-LAX

4h 27mdirect

05:50 - 11:59LAX-ORD

4h 09mdirect

£120Spirit Airlines

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Fri, 29 Aug - Fri, 5 Sep

08:48 - 11:30ORD-LAX

4h 42mdirect

00:25 - 06:29LAX-ORD

4h 04mdirect

£148United Airlines

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Wed, 5 Nov - Fri, 7 Nov

20:05 - 22:40ORD-LAX

4h 35mdirect

23:59 - 06:10LAX-ORD

4h 11mdirect

£154United Airlines

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Wed, 8 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct

06:20 - 13:06ORD-LAX

8h 46m1 stop

14:06 - 00:03LAX-ORD

7h 57m1 stop

£158Hawaiian Airlines

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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 3 Sep

14:07 - 20:11ORD-LAX

8h 04m1 stop

12:00 - 00:03LAX-ORD

10h 03m1 stop

£162Alaska Airlines

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Tue, 23 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct

11:05 - 17:48ORD-LAX

8h 43m1 stop

07:00 - 17:18LAX-ORD

8h 18m1 stop

£163Delta

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Wed, 1 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct

16:09 - 00:31ORD-LAX

10h 22m1 stop

22:55 - 07:26LAX-ORD

6h 31m1 stop

£164Delta

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Sat, 8 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec

10:00 - 18:50ORD-LAX

10h 50m1 stop

19:59 - 06:24LAX-ORD

8h 25m1 stop

£168Alaska Airlines

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Alaska Airlines flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

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Alaska Airlines

23 Sept

ORD14:07Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 04m

1 stop

LAX20:11Los Angeles

1 Oct

LAX12:00Los Angeles

10h 03m

1 stop

ORD00:03Chicago O'Hare Intl

£162

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Alaska Airlines

30 Sept

ORD10:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 50m

1 stop

LAX18:50Los Angeles

13 Oct

LAX19:59Los Angeles

8h 25m

1 stop

ORD06:24Chicago O'Hare Intl

£168

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Alaska Airlines

2 Oct

ORD08:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 57m

1 stop

LAX14:57Los Angeles

2 Oct

LAX18:07Los Angeles

8h 53m

1 stop

ORD05:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Delta flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

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Delta

1 Oct

ORD11:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 43m

1 stop

LAX17:48Los Angeles

11 Oct

LAX07:00Los Angeles

8h 18m

1 stop

ORD17:18Chicago O'Hare Intl

£163

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Delta

8 Nov

ORD16:09Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 22m

1 stop

LAX00:31Los Angeles

3 Dec

LAX22:55Los Angeles

6h 31m

1 stop

ORD07:26Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Delta

2 Oct

ORD12:59Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 26m

1 stop

LAX20:25Los Angeles

7 Oct

LAX21:45Los Angeles

8h 47m

1 stop

ORD08:32Chicago O'Hare Intl

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ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/9

19:06-21:42

Nonstop4h 36m

Los Angeles

Sat 20/9

11:57-18:11

Nonstop4h 14m

£86

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/9

12:46-18:45

1 stop7h 59m

Los Angeles

Sat 20/9

11:57-18:11

Nonstop4h 14m

£113

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 29/8

19:09-21:36

Nonstop4h 27m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/9

05:50-11:59

Nonstop4h 09m

£120

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/11

08:48-11:30

Nonstop4h 42m

Los Angeles

Fri 7/11

00:25-06:29

Nonstop4h 04m

£148

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/10

20:05-22:40

Nonstop4h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 12/10

23:59-06:10

Nonstop4h 11m

£154

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/9

06:20-13:06

1 stop8h 46m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/9

14:06-00:03

1 stop7h 57m

£158

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/9

14:07-20:11

1 stop8h 04m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/10

12:00-00:03

1 stop10h 03m

£162

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/10

11:05-17:48

1 stop8h 43m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/10

07:00-17:18

1 stop8h 18m

£163

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/11

16:09-00:31

1 stop10h 22m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/12

22:55-07:26

1 stop6h 31m

£164

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 30/9

10:00-18:50

1 stop10h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 13/10

19:59-06:24

1 stop8h 25m

£168

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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 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 August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £178.

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 £136. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around £1,027. 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 £193. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are £1,014 on average. Flights to Los Angeles from Chicago in the afternoon 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 £203 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 £169 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 July 2025, prices for Chicago to Los Angeles flights are approximately 18% cheaper 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	£60
Fastest flight time	4h 19m
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 £60. The best return flight deal from Chicago to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £86.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 4h 19m

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 27m.
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 July 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 21.49% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737-800 at 14.34%, Airbus A321-100/200 at 11.70%, and Airbus A321 (sharklets) at 11.64%.
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 £86	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,045 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 8 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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