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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $316 to $543. The lowest price recently found on this route was $336.

Question 1

What is the cheapest Chicago to Los Angeles flight route?

Accepted Answer

Fly from Chicago Midway to Los Angeles for the best Chicago - Los Angeles flight prices

Question 2

What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

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The month of August is another great option to travel to Los Angeles, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $345.

Question 3

How often are flights from Chicago to Los Angeles delayed?

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Historically, on average around 16% of flights between Chicago and Los Angeles have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 162 minutes.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

As of January 2026, prices for Chicago to Los Angeles flights are approximately 18% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 $393 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 $326 on momondo.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

511 flights are operational weekly from Chicago to Los Angeles as of January 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Flying to Los Angeles from Chicago in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $533 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights to Los Angeles are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,944. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Question 9

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

You could potentially save up to 54% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Los Angeles flight.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.Typical prices usually range from $316 to $543.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $336.

Question 11

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Thursday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Question 12

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

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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.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

As of January 2026, 73 flights take off from Chicago and land in Los Angeles each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 18:00, with 38% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

Question 14

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

According to our data, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles from Chicago. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was $1,232. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $2,245. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Los Angeles.

Question 16

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

According to our data, United Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 13% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Prices for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 licence, 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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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 August is another great option to travel to Los Angeles, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $345.

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

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

What is the cheapest Chicago to Los Angeles flight route?

Fly from Chicago Midway to Los Angeles for the best Chicago - Los Angeles flight prices

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

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.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Los Angeles flights?

You could potentially save up to 54% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Los Angeles flight.

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

As of January 2026, prices for Chicago to Los Angeles flights are approximately 18% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

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

How often are flights from Chicago to Los Angeles delayed?

Historically, on average around 16% of flights between Chicago and Los Angeles have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 162 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Los Angeles flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Los Angeles flights?

According to our data, United Airlines have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 13% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

As of January 2026, 73 flights take off from Chicago and land in Los Angeles each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 18:00, with 38% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

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

511 flights are operational weekly from Chicago to Los Angeles as of January 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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