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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from American Airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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1:33 pm - 4:11 pmORD-LAX
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5:48 pm - 11:59 pmLAX-ORD
4h 11mnonstop
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Tue, May 20 - Tue, May 20
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7:25 am - 10:03 amORD-LAX
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4:20 pm - 10:32 pmLAX-ORD
4h 12mnonstop
$199American Airlines
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Wed, May 21 - Wed, May 21
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7:39 am - 10:05 amORD-LAX
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1:00 pm - 7:29 pmLAX-ORD
4h 29mnonstop
$216American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 10
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7:39 am - 10:05 amORD-LAX
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3:07 pm - 9:24 pmLAX-ORD
4h 17mnonstop
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Tue, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 15
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5:38 pm - 8:11 pmORD-LAX
4h 33mnonstop
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5:48 pm - 11:59 pmLAX-ORD
4h 11mnonstop
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Sat, May 24 - Sat, May 31
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10:00 am - 12:22 pmORD-LAX
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12:50 am - 7:02 amLAX-ORD
4h 12mnonstop
$221American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 4
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6:53 pm - 9:26 pmORD-LAX
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12:50 am - 7:02 amLAX-ORD
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$222American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 4 - Thu, Jul 17
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9:12 am - 11:33 amORD-LAX
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12:50 am - 7:02 amLAX-ORD
4h 12mnonstop
$223American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 12
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8:50 am - 11:01 amORD-LAX
4h 11mnonstop
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12:50 am - 7:02 amLAX-ORD
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$225American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 4
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7:35 am - 10:13 amORD-LAX
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12:30 am - 6:39 amLAX-ORD
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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$100
Average price round-trip$289
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Los Angeles
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FAQs for flying to Los Angeles with American Airlines

  • How far in advance should I book tickets for a flight with American Airlines from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    Generally, when trying to get a below average price for your ticket, try to book around 14 days before departure. For the cheapest possible price, our data suggests booking 61 days before departure.

  • Is American Airlines the cheapest airline to fly with from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    With an average price of $311 return, American Airlines is not the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with Allegiant Air, where a return flight costs $130 on average.

  • What is the cheapest American Airlines flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight with American Airlines from Chicago to Los Angeles was $115 for a return flight and $74 for a one-way flight.

  • Does American Airlines fly direct to Los Angeles from Chicago?

    Yes, American Airlines does offer direct flights for the route, with around 17 flights per week.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles with American Airlines?

    On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles with American Airlines is Tuesday, when prices are around $79. The most expensive day is generally Saturday, where the average price is around $128.

  • What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles with American Airlines?

    The cheapest month for American Airlines flights to Los Angeles from Chicago is generally October, where plane tickets cost $158 on average. If possible, try to avoid the most expensive months of July and December, where tickets cost $235 and $239 respectively.

American Airlines Customer Reviews

7.2
GoodBased on 10,000 verified guest reviews
6.5Food
7.5Boarding
8.0Crew
7.2Comfort
6.9Entertainment

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10.0 Wonderful
CMH-ORD
Quick boarding, early departure, on time gate arrival
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8.0 Very good
IAH-LHR
First time flying BA. Will fly again.
V
2.0 Poor
HND-JFK
Paid $35 and not able to access the internet at all.
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10.0 Wonderful
LHR-SFO
Flight was as expected.
V
8.0 Very good
FCO-LHR
Crew was great and responsive. Entertainment quit working with about 4 hours remaining on the flight. My seat cushion was broken.
D
10.0 Wonderful
CLT-MIA
Would like free wifi
D
4.0 Mediocre
SAV-DFW
Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT
C
8.0 Very good
LAX-LAS
Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.
S
4.0 Mediocre
LHR-HAM
No so good not so bad
S
10.0 Wonderful
YYZ-LHR
Not very good , the stewardess were unfriendly and they don't like to be bothered. Cos was a night flight and they need to sleep.

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