How many flights from Chicago to Los Angeles are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 25.6% of flights from Chicago to Los Angeles have been non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers has been 2. Travelers prioritizing direct routes should be aware of this historical distribution when planning their journey.

How many hours is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Los Angeles has a median duration of 4 hours and 44 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 11 hours and 54 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 2802 kilometers. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their journey, especially if considering flights with connections.

How often do cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles come up frequently. This route is consistently observed to have a high availability of deals. Travelers can typically find favorable prices for this destination with regular frequency, based on observations over the trailing 30 days.

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Chicago to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Right now, 2% of recent fares for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles are classified as a good price. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles, fares are typically $333–$671, with a median of $471. Current fares are near the typical level for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles? The data shows that May is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $150. Following May, April also presents a good option with a median fare of $353, and October offers a median fare of $416.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles? A typical journey from Chicago to Los Angeles takes about 4h 40m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2.

Only 25.6% of recent fares for this route are for direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles, meaning most itineraries connect at least once. For connecting flights, the typical journey time extends to 16h 54m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 4h 40m.

The distance between Chicago and Los Angeles is 2802 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you can expect a flight that is longer than a short regional hop but generally shorter than intercontinental travel.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Los Angeles

Regular price: $246 - $579

Prices for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles is between $246 and $579. The current lowest deal is $127 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 12-Dec 15.

now $127

Low $246

High $579

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles is May, with a median price of $150. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $598. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $150

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $598

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Los Angeles

Sun, Nov 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Los Angeles

Chicago (RFD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Allegiant Air

$288

$221

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Los Angeles

Chicago (ORD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$238

$156

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Los Angeles

Chicago (ORD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$235

$158

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Los Angeles

Chicago (ORD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$231

$184

One-way

Sat, Nov 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Los Angeles

Chicago (ORD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$231

$188

One-way

Mon, Nov 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Los Angeles

Chicago (ORD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$138

$176

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

3 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 15

$336 → $127

62%

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$336 → $134

60%

4 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 12

$335 → $136

59%

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

$335 → $137

59%

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Chicago - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Los Angeles are near the typical level of $471.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically cheapest

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles, with a median price of $150.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 40m

Direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles typically take 4 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 74.4% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has direct deals

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals on this route, with 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Los Angeles, often with competitive pricing for your trip.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$140

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport provides another option for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$197

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to Los Angeles.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$228

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway to Los Angeles, offering convenient access for your trip.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$77

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a practical alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$236

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Apr 03

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed at approximately $513. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees a higher average price of around $789, while booking 7-13 days out averages about $804. Even booking 60+ days in advance tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $677.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is considered to be $333 or less. The median price for this route has been $471. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this, with 75% of prices observed at $671 or more. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices at or below the $333 threshold.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles, with a median price of $150. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $353. October has historically shown a median price of $416. These months typically present better value compared to the annual median price of $471 for this route.

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Chicago to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Los Angeles

Regular price: $246 - $579

Prices for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles is between $246 and $579. The current lowest deal is $127 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 12-Dec 15.

now $127

Low $246

High $579

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles

May

Cheapest

Flights from $150

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $598

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Los Angeles

Sun, Nov 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Los Angeles

Chicago (RFD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Allegiant Air

$288

$221

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Los Angeles

Chicago (ORD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$238

$156

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Los Angeles

Chicago (ORD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$235

$158

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Los Angeles

Chicago (ORD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$231

$184

One-way

Sat, Nov 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Los Angeles

Chicago (ORD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$231

$188

One-way

Mon, Nov 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Los Angeles

Chicago (ORD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$138

$176

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

3 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 15

$336 → $127

62%

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$336 → $134

60%

4 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 12

$335 → $136

59%

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

$335 → $137

59%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles

Chicago - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Los Angeles are near the typical level of $471.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically cheapest

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles, with a median price of $150.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 40m

Direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles typically take 4 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 74.4% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has direct deals

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals on this route, with 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Los Angeles, often with competitive pricing for your trip.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$140

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport provides another option for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$197

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to Los Angeles.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$228

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway to Los Angeles, offering convenient access for your trip.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$77

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a practical alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

Los Angeles, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,531

$805

Save $726

From ORD

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Apr 03

Los Angeles, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,498

$805

Save $693

From ORD

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Dec 15

Los Angeles, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,570

$1,023

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ORD

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Jan 26

Los Angeles, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,142

$657

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles

Chicago to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Los Angeles

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles

Chicago - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

May is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 4h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines has direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Dec 08

Dec 09

Dec 08

Dec 09

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Dec 15

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

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

What is a good price for a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?

How many flights from Chicago to Los Angeles are non-stop?

How many hours is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

How often do cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles come up?

Related routes

More routes from Chicago

Flights to Los Angeles from other cities

Chicago to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Los Angeles

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles

Chicago - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

May is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 4h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines has direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Dec 09

Dec 08

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Dec 15

Dec 05

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

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

What is a good price for a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?