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August 5 - August 8
ORD - Los Angeles
$204
$157
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August 17 - August 25
ORD - Los Angeles
$189
$164
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September 6 - September 8
ORD - Los Angeles
$187
$164
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August 22 - August 29
ORD - Los Angeles
$193
$167
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August 15 - August 29
ORD - Los Angeles
$175
$167
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August 11 - August 14
ORD - Los Angeles
$270
$167
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August 12 - August 20
ORD - Los Angeles
$189
$167
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August 18 - August 30
ORD - Los Angeles
$175
$169
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August 25 - August 31
ORD - Los Angeles
$194
$169
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August 5 - August 12
RFD - Los Angeles
$281
$171
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Insights for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
How much is a round trip from Chicago to Los Angeles
Regular price: $156 - $267
Prices for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles is $156 to $267. The current lowest deal is $157 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 5-Aug 8.
now $157
Low $156
High $267
The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles is April, with a median price of $121. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $1097. Prices are generally lower from January to October.
April
Flights from $121
February
Flights from $1,097
Direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
Frontier Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Los Angeles
Fri, Jul 3
RFD - Los Angeles
Chicago (RFD) - Los Angeles (LAX)
Allegiant Air
$253
$212
One-way
Fri, Jul 3
RFD - Los Angeles
Chicago (RFD) - Los Angeles (LAX)
Allegiant Air
$295
$245
One-way
Fri, Jul 3
RFD - Los Angeles
Chicago (RFD) - Los Angeles (LAX)
Allegiant Air
$310
$252
One-way
Sat, Jul 4
ORD - Los Angeles
Chicago (ORD) - Los Angeles (LAX)
Frontier Airlines
$160
$192
One-way
Sat, Jul 4
ORD - Los Angeles
Chicago (ORD) - Los Angeles (LAX)
Frontier Airlines
$156
$194
One-way
Sat, Jul 4
ORD - Los Angeles
Chicago (ORD) - Los Angeles (LAX)
Frontier Airlines
$155
$194
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
Aug 11 - Aug 15
$312 → $172
45%
Aug 29 - Aug 31
$314 → $191
39%
Dec 4 - Dec 9
$414 → $291
30%
Aug 29 - Aug 30
$314 → $197
37%
Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles
Chicago - Los Angeles route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level
Recent fares from Chicago to Los Angeles are below the typical level, starting at $157.
📅 Best time to fly
April is historically the cheapest month to fly
Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles, with a median price of $121.
⏱️ Flight duration
Median flight time is 8h 56m
The median flight time from Chicago to Los Angeles is 8 hours and 56 minutes.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Deals are frequent for this route
Deals for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.
🏆 Airline highlight
Frontier Airlines offers direct flights
Frontier Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights on the Chicago to Los Angeles route.
🎯 Booking tip
Consider booking in April for best prices
Booking in April could offer the best prices for your trip from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Chicago main airports to depart from
O Hare International (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Los Angeles, often with competitive pricing for your trip.
📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$157
Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport provides another option for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles.
📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$190
Chicago Rockford International (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to Los Angeles.
📍 ~110 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$210
Los Angeles main airports to arrive at
Los Angeles International (LAX)
Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport for convenient access to Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$157
Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative
Hollywood Burbank (BUR)
Hollywood Burbank is a convenient alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, often with faster security.
📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$205
John Wayne (SNA)
John Wayne is the primary airport for Orange County, offering extensive domestic service and premium cabin classes.
📍 ~60 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$215
Long Beach (LGB)
Long Beach is easier to navigate and less crowded than LAX, close to South Los Angeles and Long Beach.
📍 ~30 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$240
Ontario International (ONT)
Ontario International is a major alternative for the Inland Empire and Eastern Los Angeles, handling long-haul flights.
📍 ~60 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$200
San Diego International (SAN)
San Diego International is a major international hub, a robust backup for specific long-haul or domestic routes.
📍 ~170 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$195
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$727
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$727
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$1,745
$727
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$727
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$1,701
$727
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$1,074
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$727
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$1,121
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$1,121
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$1,172
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$1,216
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78% AI deal score
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$1,262
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77% AI deal score
$898
$727
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Los Angeles, United States
76% AI deal score
$1,254
$1,075
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$1,260
$1,075
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75% AI deal score
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$1,558
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$2,160
$1,931
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$1,075
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$1,267
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