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Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles from £71

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
16 Dec — 23 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Chicago to Los Angeles are usually found in September or October, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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 11 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£137

One-way from

£71

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£309
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 11/1-14/1
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 42m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 53m total
  • Chicago to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 11 December 2024.

Tue 31/1218:25ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/123:05LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£180
Wed 18/1218:25ORD - LAX
1 stop6h 24mSun Country Air
Mon 30/1223:59LAX - ORD
1 stop15h 39mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/12£325
Wed 18/1217:50ORD - LAX
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Wed 25/1212:35LAX - ORD
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Deal found 11/12£329
Tue 24/1212:15ORD - LAX
2 stops10h 45mSouthwest
Tue 31/1206:30LAX - ORD
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12£345
Wed 25/1219:18ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 31/1200:27LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12£417
Wed 18/1217:59ORD - LAX
1 stop15h 40mAlaska Airlines
Sat 18/116:00LAX - ORD
2 stops19h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12£451

Find flights from Chicago to Los Angeles within your budget

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 886,240 searches. Data last updated 11 December 2024.

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ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/2

12:58-15:35

Nonstop4h 37m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

14:16-20:25

Nonstop4h 09m

£163

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/1

18:55-08:27

1 stop15h 32m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/2

21:59-16:27

2 stops16h 28m

£198

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/1

07:15-14:33

1 stop9h 18m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/1

21:55-09:55

1 stop10h 00m

£209

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/1

13:45-21:00

2 stops9h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 17/1

19:45-10:20

1 stop12h 35m

£213

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/4

19:05-17:15

1 stop24h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 13/4

18:05-10:53

1 stop14h 48m

£286

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/2

18:20-21:13

Nonstop4h 53m

£71

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/12

21:54-13:26

2 stops17h 32m

£98

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/1

14:07-22:35

1 stop10h 28m

£100

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/1

14:25-20:45

1 stop8h 20m

£108

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/4

19:05-17:15

1 stop24h 10m

£124

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 6 December 2024.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Los Angeles is 86 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles (average of £575). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £776). 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 11 December 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 50% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 11 December 2024.

The most flights from CHI to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (107 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (42 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 11 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Delta from Chicago to Los Angeles. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
4,892 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

8.1
Very Good
4,892 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,892 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

8.0
Very Good
9,528 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,892 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

8.0
Very Good
8,650 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,892 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

7.4
Good
9,108 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,892 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

7.0
Good
404 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,892 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

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 76 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 1 airline. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Los Angeles round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (£137), United Airlines (£140), and Alaska Airlines (£178) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Los Angeles. These flights start at 40% 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £71. Spirit Airlines flights start at £98 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at £100 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 Austrian Airlines (95%), Qatar Airways (91%) and Spirit Airlines (90%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £127. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles) can be booked for £108 on average our data indicates £520 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles (average of £575). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £776). 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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