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$179 Find cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles departing on 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles (ORD-LAX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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09:22 - 14:42ORD-LAX
7h 20m1 stop
22:00 - 07:22LAX-ORD
7h 22m1 stop
$359Delta
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Wed, 31 Jul - Tue, 6 Aug
20:25 - 22:43ORD-LAX
28h 18m1 stop
23:50 - 21:06LAX-ORD
19h 16m1 stop
$368Sun Country Air
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Fri, 28 Jun - Tue, 2 Jul
13:32 - 20:17ORD-LAX
8h 45m1 stop
00:32 - 11:25LAX-ORD
8h 53m1 stop
$374Delta
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Sat, 25 May - Sat, 25 May
14:10 - 20:16ORD-LAX
8h 06m1 stop
11:40 - 20:36LAX-ORD
6h 56m1 stop
$377Delta
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Tue, 23 Jul - Wed, 21 Aug
08:00 - 21:44ORD-LAX
15h 44m2 stops
15:31 - 06:20LAX-ORD
12h 49m1 stop
$458Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 1 Jun - Tue, 4 Jun
08:00 - 18:39ORD-LAX
12h 39m2 stops
06:00 - 04:40LAX-ORD
20h 40m2 stops
$465Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
07:10 - 09:41ORD-LAX
4h 31mdirect
00:45 - 10:08LAX-ORD
7h 23m1 stop
$471United Airlines
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Wed, 22 May - Tue, 28 May
21:33 - 23:59ORD-LAX
4h 26mdirect
00:57 - 10:53LAX-ORD
7h 56m1 stop
$481United Airlines
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Tue, 30 Jul - Tue, 6 Aug
07:30 - 20:15ORD-LAX
14h 45m2 stops
11:05 - 23:20LAX-ORD
10h 15m1 stop
$534Southwest
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Tue, 18 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun
07:30 - 17:15ORD-LAX
11h 45m2 stops
11:30 - 23:20LAX-ORD
9h 50m2 stops
$680Southwest
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Tue, 18 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun

Flights from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost $332 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets is $608 and $551 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 44 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Los Angeles from Chicago were found on Delta ($179) and Sun Country Air ($190), and the lowest return tickets were found on Delta ($359) and Sun Country Air ($368).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and Los Angeles?

The airlines most regularly connecting Chicago to Los Angeles are United Airlines (21 flights per day), American Airlines (12 flights per day), and Spirit Airlines (2 flights per day).

How many flights are there between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 32 and 36 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 4h 27m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 246 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Los Angeles?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles take?

The average direct flight takes 4h 25m, covering a distance of 4,507 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at 06:00 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 08:20.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles jets off at 22:58 and lands at 01:19.

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Low season

April

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$179
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago to Los Angeles flights

  • Are there any public transportation options from LAX airport to Los Angeles?

    There are various ground transportation options to get you in and out of LAX, including FlyAway buses, the Metro Green Line train, taxicabs, door-to-door shuttle vans, local city buses, and rental cars. A free shuttle bus provides non-stop transportation services from LAX to numerous neighborhoods in Los Angeles. If you want to get to the city quickly, opt for a taxicab or a rental car—it will take you about 30min with moderate highway traffic.

  • Can I fly direct from O’Hare International (ORD) to LAX?

    Luckily, United and American are two major airlines that offer non-stop O’Hare Airport to LAX flight deals to travelers working on a tight schedule. Additionally, the two airlines and other major airlines, such as Spirit, Frontier, Delta, and Alaska, offer cheap flight deals with one layover at Denver International Airport (DEN), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Broward County, Florida.

  • Are there parking options at O’Hare Airport (ORD)?

    O’Hare Airport (ORD) provides over 200 parking slots across all terminals. Parking charges range from hourly, daily, long-term economic parking to valet services. There are various signs on the roadways that direct you to each of these parking lots as you approach the airport.

  • Are there any special services for the disabled at O’Hare Airport (ORD)?

    If you are disabled or traveling with a disabled passenger, be sure to contact and notify your airline in advance. All the terminals are designed to accommodate people with special needs. For instance, the CTA Blue Line train that connects the city center and the airport has an elevator that links it to the airport; there are hook-ups for operator-assisted Teletypewriters (TTY) available for travelers 24/7; around 250 parking facilities have accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities, and guide dogs are allowed inside the terminals as long as they are on a leash.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles was $118 for a one-way ticket and $236 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at Los Angeles, also known as Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Los Angeles?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $289 or less one-way and $2,402 or less round-trip.
  • When flying to Los Angles from Chicago, there are a number of airports you can use. They include Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Dupage County Airport (DPA), Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), and more. Among them, O’Hare International Airport (ORD), located about 14 miles from the loop, is the region’s primary airport, which happens to be in the top ten world’s busiest flight hubs.
  • Located west of Los Angeles, LAX is approximately 18 miles from downtown LA and is open to the public round the clock.
  • There are several eateries within O’Hare Airport (ORD) where you can grab a bite and or quench your thirst before your flight. Some of the on-site O’Hare standouts include Beaudevin, Billy Goat Tavern, and Berghoff café.
  • If you are exhausted and need to rest at LAX, there is a great carpeted floor and comfortable couches and chairs for travelers across all terminals. However, if you want a little more comfort, you can access some of the airport’s best lounges, such as the American Airlines Admirals Club located in Terminal 4, Oneworld Business Lounge located along 1 World Way, Alaska Lounge in Terminal 6, and others. You can purchase a day pass, subscribe to an annual membership, or make your payments at the lounge door.
  • Are you traveling from O’Hare Airport (ORD) with your family? Transportation Security Administration has developed several tips to make security screening easier and quicker for parents with children. Besides, there are several changing stations for children in most restrooms across the terminals in the airport. Nursing mothers also have a great private room specially designated for them across all terminals (from Terminal 1 to Terminal 5 and at the Multi-Modal Facilities on the north and south side), equipped with a sink and a wash area.
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Prefer to fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +22 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +23 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +22 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +23 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
3/7Wed
1 stopDelta
9h 25mORD-LAX
$179
30/5Thu
1 stopDelta
7h 51mORD-LAX
$184
3/7Wed
1 stopDelta
9h 15mORD-LAX
$187
28/6Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
28h 18mORD-LAX
$190
29/6Sat
1 stopDelta
8h 54mORD-LAX
$196
9/8Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
14h 01mORD-LAX
$202
3/10Thu
directSpirit Airlines
4h 30mORD-LAX
$207
30/5Thu
directUnited Airlines
4h 26mORD-LAX
$208
3/10Thu
1 stopFrontier
14h 40mORD-LAX
$214
22/5Wed
directUnited Airlines
4h 29mORD-LAX
$225

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Last minute flights from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
13/5Mon
multi-stopDelta
9h 38mORD-LAX
13/5Mon
multi-stopDelta
6h 02mLAX-ORD
$592
11/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
8h 13mORD-LAX
13/5Mon
multi-stopDelta
6h 02mLAX-ORD
$684
11/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
6h 49mORD-LAX
18/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
8h 48mLAX-ORD
$759
13/5Mon
directUnited Airlines
4h 38mORD-LAX
20/8Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 37mLAX-ORD
$805
13/5Mon
directUnited Airlines
4h 39mORD-LAX
16/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 25mLAX-ORD
$818
13/5Mon
multi-stopSouthwest
6h 10mORD-LAX
16/5Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
7h 15mLAX-ORD
$820
13/5Mon
multi-stopSouthwest
9h 15mORD-LAX
16/5Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
9h 50mLAX-ORD
$835
11/5Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 38mORD-LAX
15/5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
20h 15mLAX-ORD
$934
11/5Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 38mORD-LAX
18/5Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
15h 49mLAX-ORD
$1,078
13/5Mon
directAmerican Airlines
4h 27mORD-LAX
14/5Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 40mLAX-ORD
$1,287

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Chicago - Los Angeles Flights

Departure:

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Destination:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Return flight deals:

Los Angeles - Chicago

Cabin classes:

$1,655

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