Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Chicago to Los Angeles flights typically cost between £186 and £364 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £119 on United Airlines (17 Jan-17 Jan).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 3

How often are flights from Chicago to Los Angeles delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 15% of weekly flights between Chicago and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 159 minutes.

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Chicago to Los Angeles flights typically cost between £186 and £364 in January.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £119 on United Airlines (17 Jan-17 Jan).

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

United Airlines and JetBlue can get you from Chicago to Los Angeles in just under 4h 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 35m. There are 1740 mi between Chicago and Los Angeles. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles one-way?

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £64. American Airlines flights start at £67 while deals on United Airlines start at £107 one-way.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Los Angeles is 29 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles (average of £60). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of £90). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Los Angeles

Accepted Answer

The most flights from CHI to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (104 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (56 on average).

Question 11

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £93. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles) can be booked for £151 on average, our data indicates £251 when flying from Chicago to Los Angeles.

Question 14

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Los Angeles are Air China (86%), Finnair (83%) and Air Canada (81%).

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to LAX?

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 81% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Question 16

What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Chicago. On average, Los Angeles has 84 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 0 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles.

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

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When you search for this flight from Chicago to Los Angeles, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Chicago to Los Angeles with no change fees?

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Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Chicago to Los Angeles flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	£119
One-way from	£60
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£271
Good round-trip deal	£332 or less
Good one-way deal	£126 or less

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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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