Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles (CHI - LAX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$178	Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Thu, Apr 23	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is currently $178
Cheapest one-way flight	$64	Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Tue, Apr 7	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is currently $64
Last-minute weekend getaway	$318	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Sat, Jan 31 — Mon, Feb 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Los Angeles is currently $318
Cheapest business class flights	$647	Delta 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Apr 2 — Wed, Apr 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is currently $647

Fastest flight	4 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 4 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $115–265
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $160–275

Popular airlines from Chicago to Los Angeles

Southwest

Nonstop

from $257

Typical price: $225–470

21 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - LAX Every day

2284 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - LAX Every day
United

Nonstop

from $257

Typical price: $215–445

56 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - LAX Every day

464 weekly connecting flights

ORD - LAX Every day
American

Nonstop

from $301

Typical price: $220–470

42 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - LAX Every day

386 weekly connecting flights

ORD - LAX Every day
Delta

from $277

Typical price: $255–610

440 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - LAX Every day
Frontier

from $178

Typical price: $150–300

44 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - LAX Every day
JetBlue

from $261

Typical price: $435–1,050

27 weekly connecting flights

ORD - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 27 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 31 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 26 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 45 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $115 to $265.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $178. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $64.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $257, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 18.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $257, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 18.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $301, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $277, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $178, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 23.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $261, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Los Angeles starts at $178 from Fri, Apr 17 to Thu, Apr 23. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $64 and departs on Tue, Apr 7.

4 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 56 nonstop flights and 464 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 21 nonstop flights and 2,284 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Los Angeles are:

American offers 42 nonstop flights and 386 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Delta offers 440 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Frontier offers 44 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
JetBlue offers 27 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Los Angeles.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $178. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $64.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $257, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 18.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $257, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 18.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $301, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $277, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $178, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 23.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $261, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Los Angeles.

There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 56 United direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 American direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Los Angeles at price $318 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jan 31 to Mon, Feb 2.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Los Angeles.

There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 56 United direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 American direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Los Angeles start at $178 from Fri, Apr 17 to Thu, Apr 23 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Los Angeles start at $647 from Thu, Apr 2 to Wed, Apr 8 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Los Angeles start at $178 from Fri, Apr 17 to Thu, Apr 23.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Los Angeles starts at $318 from Sat, Jan 31 to Mon, Feb 2 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Los Angeles at price $318 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jan 31 to Mon, Feb 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.