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

485 flights are operational weekly from Chicago to Los Angeles as of December 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Sun, with 20% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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

As of December 2025, 69 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 evening.

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

Tuesday 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.

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

United Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Los Angeles

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.

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 11% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How often are flights from Chicago to Los Angeles delayed?

Historically, on average around 15% 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 159 minutes.

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.

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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 $365.

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 $1,304. 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 $2,377. 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 $564 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights to Los Angeles are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,962. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around $406 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 $332 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.

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 December 2025, prices for Chicago to Los Angeles flights are approximately 43% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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A flight from Chicago to Los Angeles will travel around 2808.0 km. Typically, this will take 4h 31m by plane in normal conditions.
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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.
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Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Chicago to Los Angeles is Airbus A321neo (18.07% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737-800 (14.82%), Boeing 757-300 (13.49%), and Boeing 777 (9.40%).

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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 December 2025, prices for Chicago to Los Angeles flights are approximately 43% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

United Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue 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 15% 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 159 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?

Tuesday 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 11% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

As of December 2025, 69 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 evening.

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

485 flights are operational weekly from Chicago to Los Angeles as of December 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Sun, with 20% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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