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Cheapest round-trip
$197
Typical prices: $291-$477
Southwest
Fri 9/28Sun 9/30
MDW - LAX • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$104
Typical prices: $152-$320
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Wed 10/3
MDW - LAX • 1 stop
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You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 4h 25m
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Most punctual • 79% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 46% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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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)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Midway to Los Angeles

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3
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8:45 pm - 11:10 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
4h 25mnonstop
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5:45 am - 11:35 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-MDW Chicago Midway
3h 50mnonstop
$197Southwest
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29
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8:45 pm - 11:10 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
4h 25mnonstop
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6:00 am - 12:00 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-MDW Chicago Midway
4h 00mnonstop
$197Southwest
Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 27
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8:45 pm - 11:10 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
4h 25mnonstop
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7:00 pm - 12:55 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-MDW Chicago Midway
3h 55mnonstop
$197Southwest
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
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8:45 pm - 11:10 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
4h 25mnonstop
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7:20 am - 5:00 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-MDW Chicago Midway
7h 40m1 stop Austin Bergstrom
$207JetBlue
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 7
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6:05 am - 2:04 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
9h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:45 am - 6:00 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-MDW Chicago Midway
6h 15m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$217Delta
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4
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1:00 pm - 8:37 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
9h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:59 pm - 8:48 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-MDW Chicago Midway
6h 49m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$217Delta
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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1:00 pm - 7:26 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
8h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:45 pm - 9:17 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-MDW Chicago Midway
8h 32m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$217Delta
Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 24
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6:25 am - 5:42 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
13h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:38 pm - 11:44 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-MDW Chicago Midway
9h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$238Frontier
Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 13
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6:25 am - 5:42 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
13h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:59 am - 11:59 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-MDW Chicago Midway
9h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$238Frontier
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7
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9:26 pm - 5:30 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
22h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:51 pm - 10:47 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-MDW Chicago Midway
26h 56m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$634Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles start at $197. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $291 to $477. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $197 on Southwest.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles, it is 10% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 9% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles at $296 round-trip.
  • June ($501) and July ($470) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 69% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 46% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$104
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 38% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles

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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Your Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles flights?

    Among airlines operating Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Chicago Midway Airport and Los Angeles.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles?

    Flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles usually depart from Chicago Midway (MDW) and arrive at Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $196 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to $382 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles pass through?

    One-stop flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 27% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Kansas City (MCI) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) - 12% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles?

    On the Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 17%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $330 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $397: a $67 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?

    Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles:

    • Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 9:25 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 2:55 am.

    The flight takes about 4h 25m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 55% above the route average of $364. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles takes 4h 25m, covering 1,746 miles.

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

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $197 to $1,889. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $123, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does Southwest’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles flights?

    Southwest is the only airline operating Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles?

    Flying via Kansas City (MCI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 50m, compared with 6h 56m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 05m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago Midway Airport and Los Angeles?

    Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago Midway Airport (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Ace
    · Thrifty
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · Alamo

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles range from $291 to $477, with an average of $364 over the past 12 months. Anything below $291 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles flights?

    JetBlue is the only airline on the Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Your guide to booking Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $330 - about $67 less than Sunday (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 46% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles trip for October. Fares historically average $296 round-trip in that month - typically $205 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Southwest is a strong choice on this route. 79% of Southwest flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles arrived on time in the past 3 months. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour 46 minutes, so factoring in on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $196 round-trip on this route - about $186 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport.
    - Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
    - Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
    - Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

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