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Cheapest round-trip
$157
Typical prices: $379-$187
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Cheapest non-stop
$157
Typical prices: $367-$168
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles (CHI-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles

Wed, May 27 - Sun, May 31
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles departing in May.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Los Angeles flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Los Angeles costs $169 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Los Angeles (LAX). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 17% cheaper than other Chicago-Los Angeles routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Los Angeles on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost $203 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $394 and $383 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $352, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Los Angeles

 
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KAYAK's tips to save more on a Chicago to Los Angeles flight

The data suggests that the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles is generally a Wednesday, while the cheapest month to travel this route is typically September.

Cheapest Route: Opt for flights from Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD) to Los Angeles (LAX) for the most affordable route.

Booking Time: Book your flight at least two weeks in advance for the best prices.

Cheapest Airline: Consider flying with Frontier, as it is generally the cheapest airline for this route.

Direct or Layover: Direct flights are typically cheaper than those with a layover.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$99
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

  • Does Los Angeles International Airport have any animal relief areas?

    If you are traveling with a pet or service animal, take note of the different animal relief areas that are located in Los Angeles International Airport. There is currently one located in an indoor room in every terminal, as well as 3 outdoor areas that are located in the pre-security zones of the airport.

  • What are some good hotels near Los Angeles International Airport?

    The Four Points by Sheraton is a casual choice located just over half a mile from Los Angeles International Airport and an 8-minute drive to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The Sheraton Gateway is a 4-star hotel that is a 2-minute drive from the airport and a 10-minute drive from the popular Venice Beach.

  • How far is Chicago Midway International Airport from Chicago’s city center?

    Chicago Midway International Airport is located approximately 11 miles from Chicago’s city center. When driving between these two destinations, it should take approximately 20 minutes. However, if there is heavy traffic, this trip can take upwards of 45 minutes. Public transportation takes approximately an hour or less.

  • Does O'Hare International Airport have a spa?

    Interested in being pampered before your flight from O'Hare International Airport takes off? Pay a visit to one of the airport’s 3 different spas that are located throughout the different terminals. These spas offer a variety of massages, facials, and manicures, making it a luxurious way to start off your travels.

  • Does Los Angeles International Airport provide services for anxious travelers?

    Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) understands that flying can be stressful. The airport’s Pets Unstressing Passengers program (PUP) is tailored to help travelers destress after their flight. The program entails registered service dogs spread throughout the airline hub, and you are welcome to pat them.

  • What are inter-terminal transfer options in Los Angeles International Airport?

    The airport in Los Angeles boasts nine terminals and complimentary shuttles are provided for inter-terminal transfers. These shuttles also service the Economy Parking, LAX City Bus Centre, and the Metro C line at the airline hub. Follow signs at LAX and proceed to the shuttle pick-up points at the Arrival or Lower level of each terminal.

  • Where are the rental car companies at Los Angeles International Airport?

    Rental car agencies are not directly located at LAX. Therefore, you will first proceed to the lower Arrivals Level and exit Baggage Claim. Stand under the purple sign on the middle island reading ‘Rental Car Shuttles’ and board any car rental shuttle of your choice. Rental car agencies like Hertz and Budget have shuttles operating every 5 to 10 minutes and will drop you at their respective rental centers.

  • What are some good hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport?

    To avoid delays before your Los Angeles flight, check into hotels like Hyatt Place, Hilton Garden Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites. Additionally, they have airport shuttles that will drop you at the airline hub right in time for your voyage.

  • What are some eco-friendly airlines flying this route?

    Roughly 2,683 lbs. of carbon is released on this route. Eco-savvy travelers should book their flights with the most sustainable carriers; Frontier, United, and Spirit Airlines, which release 35%, 34%, and 33% less carbon, respectively.

  • Does Chicago O’Hare International Airport offer any facilities for passengers with special needs?

    Yes. ORD has embraced universal designs and support services to ensure travelers with reduced mobility have a hassle-free travel experience. These facilities include elevators in all terminals and wheelchair-accessible lavatories in Terminal 1 near Gates B10 and B1 and Terminal 2 near Baggage Claim. Wheelchair assistance is also provided for those transferring between gates or traveling.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles was $99 for a one-way ticket and $157 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Los Angeles?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    On your way to Los Angeles, you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Los Angeles, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $332 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $400 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $176 or less one-way and $316 or less round-trip.
  • Hoping to book flights from Chicago to Los Angeles? If so, there are two different airports that you can leave from. While O'Hare International Airport is the largest airport in the city and offers a diverse selection of flights, Chicago Midway International Airport is a smaller choice that is generally less crowded.
  • Interested in relaxing before your flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes off? Make sure to pay a visit to O'Hare International Airport’s yoga room, which is located on the lower level of Terminal 3 in the Departures wing. This room is free to use for all travelers and provides guests with complimentary mats and TV footage showcasing how to do a variety of yoga positions.
  • If you’re looking for a way to pass the time before your flight takes off from O'Hare International Airport, keep your eyes open for the unique art pieces that are placed throughout the different terminals. The airport has a partnership with the city’s Public Art Program, meaning that they often display different sculptures and paintings from local artists.
  • For travelers that would like to use public transportation to travel between Los Angeles International Airport and the city center, consider using either the local bus or the Metro system. There are several free shuttle buses at the airport that can take you to the city’s major bus hub and metro center, and they can be found outside each terminal’s doors on the lower level.
  • To book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles that is both direct and affordable, consider purchasing your ticket through United Airlines. United Airlines offers several direct flights between these destinations daily and travelers are able to upgrade their seats to the Economy Plus option in order to receive more legroom.
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is a hub for Southwest Airlines. On the other hand, Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) serves as the base for American Airlines and United Airlines. Furthermore, it serves as Spirit Airlines’ focus city. Consider traveling with these carriers to Los Angeles for easy connections to other cities like Denver, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and Philadelphia.
  • Traveling US military and their families are welcome to luxuriate at the USO lounge in Concourse C of MDW. This home away from home lounge serves meals, and you can enjoy perks like magazines and TVs.
  • If you are taking your pet to your Los Angeles getaway, you will be glad to know that ORD is pet-friendly. Post-security relief areas are nestled in Terminal 3 Rotunda and Concourse C, Terminal 1, adjacent to Gate C10. Outside relief areas are in Terminal 2, close to Door 2A, and in Terminal 1, close to Door 1A.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Los Angeles

 
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Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
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Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Dinner was good, but the breakfast served in the morning was horrible.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

It was amazing. I had several upgraded seats on my flight out. Everything went smooth with no delays.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Flight was on time. Cabin attendants made no recognition of my name or being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

We were upgraded to Business Class. So comfortable with great service and food options

The flight was completely full. Crew was not happy. Everyone was rude and brusque. Travelling with an arm in a cast and seating in the first row of economy cabin (in front of the separation) I needed help retrieving my tray for the meal. A staff member literally threw the tray on my lap, without helping to take out the tray. Boarding was messy, with 300 people waiting in an encloses space with low ceiling. I will try to avoid AA next time I have a long flight.

The airline cancel mi flight, lost a lot of money!!!

No WiFi, no outlets to charge phones, no complimentary beverages on a 6 hour flight

Flight was delayed more than 3 hours, and the metro had stopped running by the time we got to the terminal well past midnight, so I was stranded, alone, with no way to get home until the metro started up the next morning.

My flight was cancelled I missed time at work and got a parking ticket

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

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