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Flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $95. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Los Angeles.$95 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Tue, 12 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $95, select.

Los Angeles.$118 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $118, select.

Los Angeles.$196 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $196, select.

Los Angeles.$196 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $196, select.

Los Angeles.$201 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.

Los Angeles.$205 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Sat, 6 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $205, select.

Los Angeles.$216 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $216, select.

Los Angeles.$221 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $221, select.

Los Angeles.$227 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul, returning Sat, 11 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 11 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $227, select.

Los Angeles.$240 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $240, select.

Los Angeles.$271 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $271, select.

Los Angeles.$272 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $272, select.

Los Angeles.$272 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $272, select.

Los Angeles.$273 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $273, select.

Los Angeles.$273 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $273, select.

Los Angeles.$273 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $273, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Los Angeles International flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles International

Chicago to Los Angeles International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago to Los Angeles below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Los Angeles International.

Chicago to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$95
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	4 hrs, 28 mins
Most popular airline	American Airlines
Average flights per week	1,081

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Chicago to Los Angeles International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Los Angeles International is $95. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles International?

4 hours and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Los Angeles International.

Which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Los Angeles International?

American Airlines, United and British Airways fly direct from Chicago to Los Angeles International.

How many flights are there a week from Chicago to Los Angeles International?

As of April 2026, there are 1,081 flights per week flying from Chicago to Los Angeles International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles International?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles International is usually May.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 28 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Los Angeles International?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Los Angeles?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles International with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Los Angeles International is Frontier Airlines .

Travelling from Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know

Begin your travels at one of Chicago's main airports, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) departing from either of these.
Book a direct Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 30 minutes.
Los Angeles is two hours behind Chicago. Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles, which follows the UTC-8 timezone.
The most popular route is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). There are 144 direct services every week.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to LAX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) take off from this terminal.
Numerous airlines at ORD operate direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport. The most well-known include:
United is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from ORD to LAX.
The most punctual carrier on this route is Spirit Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 79.68% of the time.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights leaving Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

You can book a direct Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) plane ticket out of Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check if flying out of MDW makes more sense for your journey.
Southwest Airlines operates direct flights from Chicago to LAX leaving from MDW. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in one go.
Southwest Airlines is the top choice for travellers flying from MDW to LAX.
With 73.62% of its services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between Chicago Midway International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to LAX flight:
76% of flights departing Chicago Midway International Airport arrive according to schedule.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours or so if you take public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from RFD arrive at their destination within the scheduled time frame 71% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.

About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Have a late flight from Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near LAX and get cosy, quick:
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport flight.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.

Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport is $44. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $95. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to LAX. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Chicago to LAX is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a better deal is available.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Los Angeles. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Chicago to LAX plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport in February when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

More about Los Angeles

Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Los Angeles International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl are attractions you won't want to skip in Los Angeles.

Explore more of the United States

Los Angeles is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres southeast of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Bakersfield is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without a visit to Kern County Museum, Rabobank Arena, Theatre & Convention Centre and Bakersfield Museum of Art.