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$80 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 1/17. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$141
Overall average: $267
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Mon 1/5Sun 1/11
MDW - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$179
Typical prices: $384-$680
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Fri 12/12Sun 12/14
MDW - LAX • Non-stop
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Midway to Los Angeles

Mon, Jan 5 - Sun, Jan 11
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2:16 pm - 12:48 pmMDW-LAX
24h 32m1 stop
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4:33 pm - 2:05 pmLAX-MDW
19h 32m1 stop
$141Frontier
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Tue, Jan 6 - Fri, Jan 9
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6:10 am - 2:19 pmMDW-LAX
10h 09m1 stop
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6:26 am - 2:05 pmLAX-MDW
5h 39m1 stop
$142Frontier
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Sun, Dec 14 - Sun, Dec 21
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2:01 pm - 9:16 pmMDW-LAX
9h 15m1 stop
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2:30 pm - 11:21 pmLAX-MDW
6h 51m1 stop
$144Frontier
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Mon, Jan 5 - Thu, Jan 8
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2:16 pm - 12:48 pmMDW-LAX
24h 32m1 stop
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4:33 pm - 2:05 pmLAX-MDW
19h 32m1 stop
$145Frontier
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Fri, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 11
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6:15 am - 12:47 pmMDW-LAX
8h 32m1 stop
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1:42 pm - 9:28 pmLAX-MDW
29h 46m1 stop
$146Frontier
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Tue, Jan 6 - Mon, Jan 12
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6:10 am - 2:19 pmMDW-LAX
10h 09m1 stop
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6:26 am - 2:05 pmLAX-MDW
5h 39m1 stop
$149Frontier
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Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15
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6:10 am - 2:07 pmMDW-LAX
9h 57m1 stop
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9:26 pm - 11:47 amLAX-MDW
12h 21m1 stop
$150Frontier
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Sun, Jan 4 - Fri, Jan 9
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10:50 pm - 12:30 amMDW-LAX
27h 40m1 stop
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6:26 am - 2:05 pmLAX-MDW
5h 39m1 stop
$152Frontier
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Sun, Jan 4 - Tue, Jan 13
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10:50 pm - 7:42 amMDW-LAX
10h 52m1 stop
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10:45 pm - 10:34 amLAX-MDW
9h 49m1 stop
$157Frontier
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Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 8
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9:45 am - 4:19 pmMDW-LAX
8h 34m1 stop
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5:14 pm - 11:45 amLAX-MDW
16h 31m2 stops
$158Frontier
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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.

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 Tuesdays 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 August, where tickets cost $253 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $441 and $423 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $222, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$80
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% 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.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles was $80 for a one-way ticket and $141 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, and Alaska Airlines 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 Airbus A321neo 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?

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

  • 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 $348 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $327 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $198 or less one-way and $282 or less round-trip.

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

 
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Reviews of the top 5 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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7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

10.0 ExcellentGordon, Nov 2025SAN - OAK
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San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Better and more food and drinks. Put msnbc and free speech tv on the news channel selection list.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

The crew was not very visible. This might be a good thing for people who wanted to sleep but seemed odd when compared to the Atlantic crossing where they are more present in the cabin. The Food (beef) was not good. Tough and tasteless. Would love to see more choices on a long flight like that.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

The flight crew was friendly. I tried to adjust my seat online ahead of time but no option existed without additional fees. My friend asked at the gate about a seat change and was able to make it happen. That was great! The flight crew moved a very tall gentleman and his companion which allowed us to have more space which was nice. Overall, good experience. Appreciated the blanket and pillow.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

The business class seats are dated and uncomfortable. The space is bare minimum and there is absolutely no privacy. For $4K, this is not what I expect.

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

There is no room, no gluten free options, or any free internet/entertainment. You have to bring your own tablet or smartphone because there are no screens.

American Airlines is a mediocre airlines: they do not maintain the highest standard of cleanliness in the cabins, and the food is not well thought out. Service is not at top of mind compared to other international airlines such as Singapore Airlines, JAL or others.

Boarding gate in Honolulu was staffed with a great clerk with a soothing voice despite the flight delay of over an hour. Flight attendants in the plane were all grumpy, not pleasant looking bunch. Their sour attitude showed throughout the flight. Inly able to get a select few movies started. Most of the movie links in the “free entertainment” did not work.

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

My luggage didn’t arrive at LAX, so that wasn’t a good experience.

I was never aware that I had to pay $100 per luggage to them on the plane that are simply carry-ons. This is discriminatory and I’m going to be alerting my entire family and friends and my Instagram following up over 75,000 of this issue and misunderstanding, including mismanaging.

Cancelled my flight last minute and did not help me rebook. It was a horrible experience.

It was very bad it got delayed by 2 hours.Never going to travel with spirit airlines in future.

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Very good. Nothing more or less than expected. No complaints.

My experience with the spirit as a first time it was OK, but the seats need a little cushion, the problem I had the most impacted me was when checking in the scales were so off and wrong. It will tell that you would have more weight, which was not true. The scale was say that it had Thirty Eight Pounds, when get in the labels when we send the luggage into the band. It says that it was overweight. I really really dislike that because the scales are not accurate. If I use Spirit and I have that issue again. That will be my last time flying with the spirit, even though I like so much to service the planes, and everything else

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

There was no one at the counter to assist with our check in. The app didn’t work, so I arrived at the airport with time to check in and I couldn’t because no employees were there. When I finally got someone on the phone, it was inside the 60min rule and they said I could no longer check in and they could sell me another ticket. We had to scramble and pay an additional $800 for tickets and THEN AFTER (about 60 min from my original convo with customer service and 10min after original departure time) I had boarded my new flight, there was email saying my original flight from Frontier was delayed and leaving 2hr 50min later, but I STILL wouldn’t have been able to check in. Which means customer service should have been able to see it and let me check in because I was well within my check in time. When I call Frontier, they hang up on me. So their app didn’t work and they employees left and they take zero responsibility or assistance with their “customer service”

Terrible. Flight cancelled with no reasoning and no flights to rebook. Employees were useless and did nothing to help. Did not even know where to retrieve luggage from the cancelled flight. Flyers beware.

No fault of Frontier staff: plane was very late, reached Orlando at 1 am, took a while to get luggage. Weather, gov financial shutdown impact on TSA, air controllers seemed to have multiple flights backed up. Frontier staff seemed to cope as gracefully as possible. It did reassure me that I and my new hip could adapt to travel challenges. Food/entertainment were irrelevant to my trip.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

Boarding was on time and plane departed as scheduled. There are obviously no amenities (food, drink, entertainment) on Frontier, but there also didn't seem to be any issues with luggage space either.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

Just know that everything, and I mean everything is “ala cart”. 60$ just to put something in the overhead bin. I will never fly Frontier again nor do I recommend them to anyone else.

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

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