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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from Chicago to Los Angeles were £159 for one-way flights and for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
CHI
Destination airport IATA code
QLA
Number of flight options
2
Average flight time
2 hours 29 mins

Los Angeles LAX Flight Information

Traveling From
Chicago
Origin Airport IATA Code
CHI
Traveling To
Los Angeles
Destination Airport IATA Code
QLA
Number of Airlines Serving
28
Available Airlines
American Airlines, United
Distance
2801 km
Direct Flight Time
4 22
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Chicago and Los Angeles?
There are a couple of routes available from Chicago to Los Angeles. The first goes from ORD to LAX. There are multiple airlines, including American Airlines and United Airlines, that travel on this flight path. The second option is ORD to Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne). It’s likely you’ll be travelling with American Airlines or United Airlines on this trip.
How long is a direct flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Direct flights can be booked between Chicago and Los Angeles and take around 4 hours and 28 minutes. However, the trip of 1,750 miles could zoom by much faster depending on a few things like the aircraft type and weather.
What are the best airports for Chicago to Los Angeles flights?
Take a look at the list below to see which flight routes have the most services between Chicago and Los Angeles:

  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O’Hare Intl.) to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT) - 299 flights per week
  • O’Hare Airport to Bob Hope Airport (BUR) - 249 flights per week
  • Midway Airport to Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 231 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Chicago to Los Angeles?
After incredible perks and amenities? Or great service? While you’ll find several airlines travelling from Chicago to Los Angeles, booking one of these sought-after carriers will ensure you start your break on the right foot.

  • Southwest Airlines with 3,667 flights every month.
  • American Airlines with 998 flights every month.
  • United Airlines with 690 flights every month.
  • Delta with 586 flights every month.
  • Alaska Airlines with 308 flights every month.
  • Frontier Airlines with 199 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Chicago to Los Angeles?
A world of fun and excitement awaits you in Los Angeles. Begin your adventure now by booking one of the 43 flights which run daily from Chicago to Los Angeles.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Chicago to Los Angeles is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Chicago to Los Angeles  

Every day between Chicago and Los Angeles, 109 flights from 28 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with JAL, Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, United Airlines, EVA Air, Qantas, SAS, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Air China, Gulf Air, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Canada, Austrian, Aer Lingus, Emirates, Asiana Airlines, Virgin Australia, China Southern Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Finnair, Air Tahiti Nui, ANA, Lufthansa, Spirit Airlines, British Airways, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 4hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 2801 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Chicago to Los Angeles to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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4 out of 5
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4 out of 5
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4 out of 5
416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
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4 out of 5
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