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Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles from £72

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 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
18 Mar — 25 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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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 16 February 2026.

Sat 9/508:40
ORD
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LAX
Nonstop4h 43m
United Airlines
Sat 16/522:53
LAX
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ORD
Nonstop4h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/2£144
Wed 20/506:20
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 30/500:59
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop6h 11m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 13/2£148
Sat 6/611:07
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop8h 58m
Delta
Sat 8/817:30
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 15m
Delta
Deal found 15/2£152
Sat 28/220:07
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 52m
United Airlines
Sat 7/316:54
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/2£152
Sat 14/321:15
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
United Airlines
Fri 20/300:25
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/2£153
Thu 28/507:55
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop12h 32m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/600:59
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop6h 11m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 15/2£154
Wed 1/409:45
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop10h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 8/423:30
LAX
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ORD
1 stop9h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 15/2£154
Sat 2/513:20
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 43m
United Airlines
Sun 10/519:11
LAX
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ORD
Nonstop4h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/2£159
Sat 21/321:15
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 24/300:25
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/2£163
Thu 23/406:00
ORD
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LAX
1 stop9h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 28/412:54
LAX
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ORD
1 stop9h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 13/2£166

Find 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 16 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£144

One-way from

£72

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£255

Good one-way deal

£153 or less
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  • 9/5-16/5
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 56m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
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  • 14/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 41m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 February 2026.
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ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

18:00-20:37

Nonstop4h 37m

Los Angeles

Sun 26/4

23:59-06:05

Nonstop4h 06m

£159

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/3

10:35-18:57

1 stop10h 22m

Los Angeles

Sat 14/3

23:30-09:10

1 stop7h 40m

£174

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/3

14:35-17:27

Nonstop4h 52m

Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

23:02-05:15

Nonstop4h 13m

£174

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/4

17:40-23:52

1 stop8h 12m

Los Angeles

Wed 15/4

13:25-21:18

1 stop5h 53m

£188

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/4

17:40-23:52

1 stop8h 12m

Los Angeles

Tue 14/4

13:25-21:18

1 stop5h 53m

£188

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/3

14:05-21:07

1 stop9h 02m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/3

06:00-15:19

1 stop7h 19m

£188

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

21:15-23:59

Nonstop4h 44m

Los Angeles

Fri 20/3

00:25-06:20

Nonstop3h 55m

£190

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/4

20:48-09:10

1 stop14h 22m

Los Angeles

Mon 27/4

18:51-06:40

2 stops9h 49m

£195

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/3

19:40-22:24

Nonstop4h 44m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/3

16:54-23:00

Nonstop4h 06m

£203

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/3

17:40-23:52

1 stop8h 12m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/3

23:30-09:10

1 stop7h 40m

£203

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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 13 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Los Angeles is 30 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 £59). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of £116). 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 16 February 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 91% 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 16 February 2026.

The most flights from CHI to LAX are scheduled on a Friday (98 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (58 on average).

How often are flights from Chicago to Los Angeles delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Chicago and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 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?

Thursday 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 13% of flights being 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 85 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?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Chicago to Los Angeles in just under 4h 37m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 27m. 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 Japan Airlines (84%), Air China (78%) and Finnair (77%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £170. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles) can be booked for £171 on average, our data indicates £284 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 £59). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of £116). 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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