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Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles from £60

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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
1 Jan — 8 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Los Angeles are usually found in September or October, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 December 2025.

Sat 13/1221:06ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 46mSpirit Airlines
Tue 16/1223:59LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 29/11£142
Wed 10/1221:06ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 46mSpirit Airlines
Sun 14/1223:59LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/12£147
Sun 7/1221:14ORD - LAX
1 stop14h 16mSpirit Airlines
Sun 14/1223:59LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/12£163
Wed 17/1207:10ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 24/1200:25LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/11£169
Tue 16/1207:10ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1200:25LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11£193
Wed 24/1215:00ORD - LAX
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Wed 31/1223:55LAX - ORD
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 29/11£194
Mon 22/1206:45ORD - LAX
1 stop9h 31mJetBlue
Thu 1/108:09LAX - ORD
1 stop11h 55mJetBlue
Deal found 1/12£197
Mon 15/1210:38ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1200:25LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/11£199
Tue 9/1221:06ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 46mSpirit Airlines
Sat 13/1210:35LAX - ORD
1 stop7h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 29/11£205
Sun 14/1206:00ORD - LAX
1 stop9h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sat 17/113:56LAX - ORD
1 stop7h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/11£207
Wed 17/1218:00ORD - LAX
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Wed 31/1222:59LAX - ORD
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Deal found 29/11£214

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£111

One-way from

£60

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£261

Good one-way deal

£158 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 14/2-17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 50m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 37m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 17/12

07:10-09:50

Nonstop4h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 24/12

00:25-06:25

Nonstop4h 00m

£169

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/4

13:45-23:58

1 stop12h 13m

Los Angeles

Mon 20/4

23:59-12:50

1 stop10h 51m

£197

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

14:15-21:25

2 stops9h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 22/2

23:20-11:10

1 stop9h 50m

£205

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/1

10:41-13:30

Nonstop4h 49m

Los Angeles

Sat 14/2

14:15-20:23

Nonstop4h 08m

£210

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 23/1

19:57-21:48

1 stop27h 51m

Los Angeles

Sat 24/1

00:30-06:30

Nonstop4h 00m

£224

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 30/1

19:57-21:48

1 stop27h 51m

Los Angeles

Sat 31/1

00:30-06:30

Nonstop4h 00m

£224

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/12

07:50-15:29

1 stop9h 39m

Los Angeles

Sat 13/12

22:10-08:04

1 stop7h 54m

£234

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

06:00-08:40

Nonstop4h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:25-06:25

Nonstop4h 00m

£235

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/12

13:00-15:30

Nonstop4h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 24/12

22:27-04:37

Nonstop4h 10m

£238

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/12

14:15-22:15

2 stops10h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 24/12

13:10-22:35

1 stop7h 25m

£243

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Los Angeles is 48 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.

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

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 £94). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 79% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 2 December 2025.

The most flights from CHI to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (122 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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

How often are flights from Chicago to Los Angeles delayed?

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Over the past year, Alaska Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Chicago. On average, Los Angeles has 57 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 0 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    United Airlines, JetBlue, and Southwest can get you from Chicago to Los Angeles in just under 4h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 33m. There are 1740 mi between Chicago and Los Angeles. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Los Angeles are Finnair (89%), Air China (89%) and ANA (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £147. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles) can be booked for £113 on average, our data indicates £173 when flying from Chicago to Los Angeles.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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 £94). 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.

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