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Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles from £100

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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
30 Aug — 6 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Los Angeles Los Angeles are usually found in September or October, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 31 July 2026.

Sat 5/913:59
ORD
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LAX
1 stop8h 55m
Frontier
Tue 8/923:34
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 30/7£148
Sat 5/914:41
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop11h 30m
Frontier
Fri 11/911:36
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop10h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 29/7£167
Thu 3/921:20
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
Frontier
Tue 8/906:55
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 26/7£169
Fri 4/921:20
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
Frontier
Sun 6/923:41
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 29/7£176
Thu 27/809:20
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop10h 10m
Frontier
Thu 3/918:25
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop28h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 30/7£178
Thu 10/919:40
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 30m
Delta
Fri 11/917:25
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 06m
Delta
Deal found 30/7£184
Fri 11/915:40
ORD
-
LAX
1 stop10h 46m
Delta
Sun 20/907:40
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 04m
Delta
Deal found 30/7£192
Sun 13/907:07
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 28m
Delta
Sat 26/907:05
LAX
-
ORD
1 stop8h 55m
Delta
Deal found 28/7£192
Mon 16/1114:25
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 33m
Delta
Wed 2/1211:20
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 02m
Delta
Deal found 26/7£194
Thu 27/807:29
ORD
-
LAX
Nonstop4h 26m
Delta
Sat 5/917:46
LAX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 02m
Delta
Deal found 30/7£195

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 31 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£148

One-way from

£100

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£268
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 5/9-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 12m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 9/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 09m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
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Cheapest return flight

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/9

07:29-09:55

Nonstop4h 26m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 6/9

22:40-07:56

1 stop7h 16m

£192

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/9

17:44-00:24

1 stop8h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 21/9

07:40-13:44

Nonstop4h 04m

£192

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/9

06:10-11:13

1 stop7h 03m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 30/9

17:25-23:31

Nonstop4h 06m

£192
Fastest return journey

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/10

07:45-12:32

1 stop6h 47m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 10/10

15:00-21:02

Nonstop4h 02m

£192

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 18/9

17:10-22:10

1 stop7h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 20/9

21:45-08:36

1 stop8h 51m

£199

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/11

06:30-14:23

1 stop9h 53m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 16/11

22:45-07:46

1 stop7h 01m

£199

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/9

08:55-14:26

1 stop7h 31m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 27/9

22:45-07:56

1 stop7h 11m

£199

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/9

13:59-20:09

1 stop8h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 8/9

11:30-21:33

1 stop8h 03m

£199

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

08:04-14:30

1 stop8h 26m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 17/11

06:00-14:55

1 stop6h 55m

£199

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/8

08:05-14:02

1 stop7h 57m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

13:07-21:33

1 stop6h 26m

£210

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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 £181). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of £313). 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 31 July 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 31 July 2026.

The most flights from CHI to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (143 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (78 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Los Angeles flights typically cost between £145 and £257 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £148 on Frontier (5 Sept–8 Sept).

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 167 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 16% 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 82 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

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 Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Chicago. On average, Los Angeles has 113 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 0 airlines. Los Angeles 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 can get you from Chicago to Los Angeles in just under 4h 26m. 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 (79%), ANA (77%) and Virgin Australia (76%).

  • 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 £181). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of £313). 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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