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Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles from £76

CHI — LAX
7 Oct — 14 Oct1
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 78 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Fri 9/1020:01 -
Nonstop4h 50m
Fri 23/1014:28 -
1 stop7h 56m
Deal found 3/9£148
Mon 7/1207:45 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Mon 7/1214:25 -
1 stop7h 37m
Deal found 6/9£149
Thu 8/1020:01 -
Nonstop4h 50m
Sat 17/1008:04 -
1 stop8h 16m
Deal found 6/9£158
Thu 29/1007:29 -
Nonstop4h 41m
Wed 11/1117:59 -
Nonstop3h 56m
Deal found 6/9£161
Thu 8/1007:20 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Wed 14/1017:52 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Deal found 2/9£161
Fri 23/1012:38 -
1 stop10h 11m
Tue 27/1009:59 -
1 stop11h 58m
Deal found 5/9£166
Thu 29/1007:29 -
Nonstop4h 41m
Mon 2/1105:35 -
1 stop8h 57m
Deal found 7/9£168
Thu 29/1018:08 -
1 stop8h 35m
Sun 1/1107:05 -
1 stop7h 48m
Deal found 7/9£175
Fri 30/1014:45 -
Nonstop4h 31m
Sun 1/1107:05 -
1 stop7h 48m
Deal found 4/9£183
Thu 22/1006:00 -
Nonstop4h 27m
Thu 29/1016:45 -
Nonstop4h 14m
Deal found 3/9£189
Fri 25/906:55 -
Nonstop4h 30m
Sun 27/906:00 -
Nonstop4h 22m
Deal found 3/9£189

Find flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles

Round-trip from

£148

One-way from

£76

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£187

Good round-trip deal

£163 or less
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  • 9/10-23/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 46m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
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  • 23/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 44m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/10

17:30-19:52

Nonstop4h 22m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£81

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/10

14:00-16:32

Nonstop4h 32m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£81

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

18:59-21:45

Nonstop4h 46m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£81

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/10

17:29-22:34

1 stop7h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£88

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/10

13:55-19:52

1 stop7h 57m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£88

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/11

17:30-00:21

1 stop8h 51m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£88

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/10

18:59-21:34

Nonstop4h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£95

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/9

14:50-17:15

Nonstop4h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£95

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/10

06:10-11:13

1 stop7h 03m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£103

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LAX Los Angeles

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/10

17:44-00:24

1 stop8h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£103

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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

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 £198). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of £310). 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?

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Los Angeles

The most flights from CHI to LAX are scheduled on a Friday (136 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

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 £149 and £260 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £148 on Frontier (9 Oct–23 Oct).

How often are flights from Chicago to Los Angeles delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Chicago and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 168 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, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Los Angeles is 49 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.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 109 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 and Delta can get you from Chicago to Los Angeles in just under 4h 41m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 1740 mi between Chicago and Los Angeles. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • 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 Air China (78%), Virgin Australia (76%) and Air New Zealand (75%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £88. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles) can be booked for £161 on average, our data indicates £339 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 £198). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of £310). 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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