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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles
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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 $367.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?
According to our data, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles from Chicago. The lowest ticket price found for a Saturday departure recently was $1,342. 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 Wednesday because tickets tend to average around $2,257. 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?
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 $179 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights to Los Angeles are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $2,026. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.
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 5 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around $421 when searching 5 weeks out.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 $349 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 many flights depart from Chicago to Los Angeles on average per day?
As of June 2025, 107 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 37% of daily flights taking off at midday.
How many flights depart from Chicago to Los Angeles on average per week?
753 flights are operational weekly from Chicago to Los Angeles as of June 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.
When to book flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
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Best price found | $152 |
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Fastest flight time | 4h 14m |
Direct flights | Every day |
Airports in Los Angeles | 1 airport |
How far is Chicago to Los Angeles by plane?
A flight from Chicago to Los Angeles will travel around 2808.0 km. Typically, this will take 4h 14m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport?
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.
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 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.
What is the most popular plane model from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Chicago to Los Angeles is Airbus A321neo (22.94% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737-800 (15.59%), Airbus A320neo (10.16%), and Boeing 757-300 (9.95%).
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Chicago to Los Angeles?
momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight from Chicago to Los Angeles. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.
Can I find flights from Chicago to Los Angeles with flexible booking policies on momondo?
All flight searches from Chicago to Los Angeles on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.
How can momondo help me find flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?
momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight from Chicago to Los Angeles.
I’m not ready to book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
Price alerts on flights to Los Angeles from Chicago are quick and easy to set up on momondo. Simply perform a search and select the price alert feature. It is as simple as that.