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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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
13 Nov — 20 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 24 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 14 October 2025.

Sat 15/1108:28ORD - LAX
1 stop9h 23mSpirit Airlines
Sat 15/1101:20LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 14/10£110
Fri 5/1220:12ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/1200:25LAX - ORD
Nonstop3h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/10£115
Wed 12/1116:40ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/1100:25LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/10£119
Thu 27/1107:00ORD - LAX
1 stop9h 03mFrontier
Thu 4/1222:30LAX - ORD
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Deal found 13/10£120
Tue 11/1120:14ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1100:25LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/10£123
Tue 11/1108:48ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/1100:25LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/10£127
Mon 24/1120:18ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 39mSpirit Airlines
Wed 26/1100:19LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 14/10£129
Wed 3/1214:15ORD - LAX
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Wed 17/1223:35LAX - ORD
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 13/10£130
Mon 24/1108:48ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/1200:25LAX - ORD
Nonstop3h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/10£133
Thu 6/1121:18ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/1100:25LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/10£134
Wed 12/1119:58ORD - LAX
1 stop14h 16mSpirit Airlines
Tue 18/1100:59LAX - ORD
1 stop11h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 13/10£139

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 14 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£110

One-way from

£60

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£199

Good one-way deal

£93 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 15/11-15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 31m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 11/11
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 40m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/11

18:00-20:35

Nonstop4h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 19/11

23:20-05:16

Nonstop3h 56m

£119

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

14:15-19:15

1 stop7h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 17/12

23:35-11:10

1 stop9h 35m

£130

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/11

13:00-15:30

Nonstop4h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/11

23:20-05:16

Nonstop3h 56m

£134

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/12

14:15-21:20

2 stops9h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 14/12

05:10-13:30

1 stop6h 20m

£138

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/11

14:15-22:05

1 stop9h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 12/12

07:00-15:25

1 stop6h 25m

£142

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 17/12

14:15-19:15

1 stop7h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 24/12

23:00-12:15

1 stop11h 15m

£149

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

14:35-17:14

Nonstop4h 39m

Los Angeles

Wed 17/12

06:00-12:10

Nonstop4h 10m

£157

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/12

17:59-00:56

1 stop8h 57m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/12

07:40-17:15

1 stop7h 35m

£163

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/10

13:00-15:30

Nonstop4h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/11

06:00-12:10

Nonstop4h 10m

£168

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/11

06:00-11:01

1 stop7h 01m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/12

13:35-21:21

1 stop5h 46m

£178

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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 10 October 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Los Angeles is 24 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of £115). 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 14 October 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 84% 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 14 October 2025.

The most flights from CHI to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (116 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (89 on average).

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 100 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 1 airline. 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 and Southwest can get you from Chicago to Los Angeles in just under 4h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 25m. There are 1740 mi between Chicago and Los Angeles. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (£86), offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Los Angeles. This flight start at 57% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £64. Spirit Airlines flights start at £64 while deals on United Airlines start at £74 one-way.

  • 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 Frontier (86%), Air China (86%) and Spirit Airlines (84%).

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

    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 £128 on average, our data indicates £101 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of £115). 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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