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$124 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Midway to Los Angeles departing on 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$240
Typical prices: $266-$404
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MDW - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$277
Typical prices: $221-$333
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Sat 8/15Sat 8/22
MDW - LAX • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $240 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $196 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 50m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Midway to Los Angeles (MDW-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Midway 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Midway to Los Angeles

Wed, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 4
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6:05 am - 4:54 pm
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12h 49m
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11:34 pm - 9:51 am
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8h 17m
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$240Frontier
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
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11:06 am - 4:54 pm
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7h 48m
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11:34 pm - 10:55 am
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9h 21m
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$242Frontier
Wed, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 10
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11:34 pm - 9:51 am
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$246Frontier
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
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7h 48m
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11:34 pm - 10:55 am
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9h 21m
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$249Frontier
Sat, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 19
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11:06 am - 5:14 pm
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8h 08m
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11:34 pm - 10:55 am
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9h 21m
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$250Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 18
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7h 48m
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9h 21m
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$251Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 17
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12h 49m
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11:34 pm - 10:55 am
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$252Frontier
Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 16
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9:27 pm - 8:44 am
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13h 17m
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9:39 am - 8:32 pm
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8h 53m
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$253Frontier
Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 16
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13h 17m
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9:39 am - 8:32 pm
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8h 53m
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$254Frontier
Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 1
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12h 49m
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11:34 pm - 11:07 am
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9h 33m
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$256Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Midway to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Midway 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 Midway Airport 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 Midway Airport to Los Angeles departing in July.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Los Angeles, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago Midway Airport 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 Midway Airport 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 Midway Airport to Los Angeles is October, where tickets cost $278 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $488 and $444 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago Midway Airport 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $402 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport 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 Midway Airport 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 Midway Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$124
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Midway to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Midway to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles was $124 for a one-way ticket and $240 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles flight route.

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

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago Midway Airport and Los Angeles.

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

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago Midway Airport 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 $376 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 $316 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago Midway Airport 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 Midway Airport to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago Midway Airport 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 Midway Airport 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 Midway Airport 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 Midway Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago Midway Airport and LAX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $205 or less one-way and $339 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles?

 
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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Midway to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Midway to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

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!

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.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

Flight was delayed more than 2 hour do the scheduling issues and then some confusing weight and balance matters, followed by a miscommunication with the tower on which runway was going to be used based on the airplane weight. All these things should have been figured out in advance. Instead of arriving at 12:30 a.m. we arrived at 2:30 a.m. very difficult to find a taxi or other transport at SFO. Luggage was delayed. An extension of an unpleasant flight day

The flight was delayed for almost an hour. We sat on the tarmac. There was no announcement. Not by the pilot or the crew. And for some reason, there was no beverage service, so even though it was a short flight, we had sat on the tarmac and the extra hour delay made me understandably thirsty. Water would’ve been nice if they had offered it. And for the first time, I forgot to bring my own water bottle. Reminder to bring your own water bottle because you never know if you’re going to get a beverage.

It was a new plane with larger overhead bins & charging ports at the seats.

Southwest has a serious issue with keeping their passengers in the dark about delays. They also appear to lack the necessary crews to deal with any sort of hiccup in their operations. The way they run their day-to-day operations is a joke. You are telling me that a hail storm in Denver, where hail storms are incredibly common, results in hours of delays due to every plane needing to be inspected for hail damage? Understandable, but there seems to be a skeleton crew of maintenance workers undergoing this daunting task. There was no particular order of inspecting planes, leading to some planes only having an hour delay or less in others having four or more just because of the luck of the draw of what plane got inspected with no consideration to how long the respective delay was. The entire time the passengers were told nothing except the fact that there was lightning in the area and the ground crews could not load the bags. This always happens that Southwest will incrementally delay a flight with no information given, leaving many frustrated passengers fuming once they find out that their flight is canceled. Don't make people wait around for hours at the airport giving them no information, just to keep them on the hook and prevent any action from being taken by the passengers in terms of finding alternate routes of transportation or accommodations for the night. How many hours of people's times do you think you waste by operating like this? How about having a fully staffed crew in one of your busiest hubs that is famous for severe weather that can effectively deal with a situation like this, or how about having planes on standby to quickly replace in case something like this happens, like all the other major airlines do. This is just like the Christmas fiasco but on a Denver scale, but again this is literally just from a single thunderstorm going over Denver in the spring. I'm glad I've stopped using Southwest as my primary airline and have switched to United. Every single time I fly Southwest, something has to come up. It's ridiculous and I seriously can't wait to finish using my miles so I don't have to deal with your garbage anymore. You used to be so good and I don't know why you thought you could just scrap your quality and expect people to deal with it. Oh, and I walked by someone getting CPR for over 5 minutes in the concourse. I hope he was ok. Southwest needs something similar.

no entertainment options available on a 4+ hour flight. packed in like sardines. one bathroom. late flight.

Love me some Delta. One of the few airlines to recognize and support veterans. Easy boarding, flight was on time and arrived early and the flight attendants were excellent on this flight.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

As previously noted, this flight was great: departure was timely, the crew was friendly and attentive, and wifi connectivity was seamless. In particular, I appreciated that the flight attendant just told me to stow the laptop right before takeoff/landing, and trusted me to do so (which I did!).

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

Horrendous. I do not recommend Frontier. The passengers lack manners and decency, and the flight attendants lack professionalism. If I wasn’t in a bind to fly with 48 hours notice for a job interview, I would not have selected a flight with Frontier and I never plan to fly with them in the future.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

The plane was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful. It’s a low cost airline so there was no food, drinks or in flight entertainment but we didn’t expect any of these things. In the room for improvement department, they should install USB ports in seats to charge mobile devices.

I was surprised that all baggage, including carry on, were charged. Each additional bag went up in cost. Really disappointed in the additional costs.

There was no easy way to check in. I don't want to install an app to checkin. I will use alaska from now on because they have a web check in method that is easy.

Most horrible airlines. Please avoid it. It's ok to spend $50 extra for delta, united or Alaska

After 5 hours of delay, they cancelled the flight. Very disappointed

My flight to LA was cancelled. I waited at the airport for 3 hrs saying it was delayed and then all of a sudden it was cancelled. Frontier only gave me a voucher and refund but could not rebook me. Flights on other airlines were too expensive last minute. I had to drive down to LA and didn’t even take my return flight home since I had to drive. One of the worst airline experiences in my life. It’s crazy how airlines can just upend people’s plans just like that.

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