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Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles from $134

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United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 15:30ORD-LAX
4h 30mdirect
United Airlines Logo
00:25 - 06:19LAX-ORD
3h 54mdirect
$242United Airlines
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Fri, 5 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
United Airlines Logo
07:10 - 09:50ORD-LAX
4h 40mdirect
United Airlines Logo
13:18 - 19:30LAX-ORD
4h 12mdirect
$265United Airlines
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Wed, 19 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
United Airlines Logo
20:12 - 22:55ORD-LAX
4h 43mdirect
United Airlines Logo
00:25 - 06:19LAX-ORD
3h 54mdirect
$269United Airlines
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Sun, 14 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:50 - 09:29ORD-LAX
4h 39mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:59 - 18:38LAX-ORD
16h 39m1 stop
$277Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 11 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec
Delta Logo
10:45 - 17:55ORD-LAX
9h 10m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 08:39LAX-ORD
8h 44m1 stop
$321Delta
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Tue, 9 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
Delta Logo
13:13 - 19:31ORD-LAX
8h 18m1 stop
Delta Logo
13:35 - 21:21LAX-ORD
5h 46m1 stop
$330Delta
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Wed, 3 Dec - Fri, 5 Dec
American Airlines Logo
22:10 - 00:50ORD-LAX
4h 40mdirect
American Airlines Logo
00:50 - 06:59LAX-ORD
4h 09mdirect
$362American Airlines
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Thu, 11 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:50 - 09:29ORD-LAX
4h 39mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:40 - 00:12LAX-ORD
26h 32m2 stops
$375Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 12 Dec - Fri, 19 Dec
Southwest Logo
14:15 - 22:15ORD-LAX
10h 00m2 stops
Southwest Logo
05:45 - 13:30LAX-ORD
5h 45m1 stop
$393Southwest
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Wed, 3 Dec - Fri, 5 Dec
Southwest Logo
14:15 - 21:20ORD-LAX
9h 05m2 stops
Southwest Logo
05:30 - 13:30LAX-ORD
6h 00m1 stop
$428Southwest
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Fri, 5 Dec - Sat, 6 Dec

United Airlines flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Our best United Airlines deals on Chicago to Los Angeles flight tickets
United Airlines
5 Dec
ORD13:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 30m
LAX15:30Los Angeles
7 Dec
LAX00:25Los Angeles
3h 54m
ORD06:19Chicago O'Hare Intl
$242
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United Airlines
19 Nov
ORD07:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 40m
LAX09:50Los Angeles
19 Nov
LAX13:18Los Angeles
4h 12m
ORD19:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
$265
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United Airlines
14 Dec
ORD20:12Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 43m
LAX22:55Los Angeles
16 Dec
LAX00:25Los Angeles
3h 54m
ORD06:19Chicago O'Hare Intl
$269
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Delta flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Los Angeles flight tickets
Delta
9 Dec
ORD10:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 10m
1 stop
LAX17:55Los Angeles
9 Dec
LAX21:55Los Angeles
8h 44m
1 stop
ORD08:39Chicago O'Hare Intl
$321
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Delta
3 Dec
ORD13:13Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 18m
1 stop
LAX19:31Los Angeles
5 Dec
LAX13:35Los Angeles
5h 46m
1 stop
ORD21:21Chicago O'Hare Intl
$330
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Delta
2 Dec
ORD13:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 40m
1 stop
LAX18:15Los Angeles
3 Dec
LAX13:25Los Angeles
6h 15m
1 stop
ORD21:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
$332
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 28 October 2025.
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ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/12

13:00-15:30

Nonstop4h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/12

00:25-06:19

Nonstop3h 54m

$242

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/11

07:10-09:50

Nonstop4h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 19/11

13:18-19:30

Nonstop4h 12m

$265

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 14/12

20:12-22:55

Nonstop4h 43m

Los Angeles

Tue 16/12

00:25-06:19

Nonstop3h 54m

$269

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/12

06:50-09:29

Nonstop4h 39m

Los Angeles

Thu 18/12

23:59-18:38

1 stop16h 39m

$277

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/12

10:45-17:55

1 stop9h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/12

21:55-08:39

1 stop8h 44m

$321

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

13:13-19:31

1 stop8h 18m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/12

13:35-21:21

1 stop5h 46m

$330

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/12

22:10-00:50

Nonstop4h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 17/12

00:50-06:59

Nonstop4h 09m

$362

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

06:50-09:29

Nonstop4h 39m

Los Angeles

Fri 19/12

19:40-00:12

2 stops26h 32m

$375

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

14:15-22:15

2 stops10h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/12

05:45-13:30

1 stop5h 45m

$393

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/12

14:15-21:20

2 stops9h 05m

Los Angeles

Sat 6/12

05:30-13:30

1 stop6h 00m

$428

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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 $372.

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

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 $1,321. 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 $2,050. 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 $572 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights to Los Angeles are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $2,003. 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?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles for the best Chicago - Los Angeles flight prices

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 $412 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 $344 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.

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

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Chicago to Los Angeles.

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

As of October 2025, prices for Chicago to Los Angeles flights are approximately 35% more expensive 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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Cheap Chicago to Los Angeles (CHI to LAX) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Chicago to Los Angeles

Best price found

$296

Fastest flight time

4h 26m

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 $296. The best return flight deal from Chicago to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,305.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 4h 26m
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?

    A flight from Chicago to Los Angeles will travel around 2808.0 km. Typically, this will take 4h 30m 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?

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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.

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