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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 35.8% of flights from Chicago to Los Angeles were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

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

A direct flight from Chicago to Los Angeles typically takes about 4 hours and 34 minutes, covering a distance of 2802 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 12 hours and 58 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with choosing a non-stop option for this route. The median direct flight time is 274 minutes.

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 classified as having frequent availability for deals. This trend has been observed over a 30-day period, suggesting that travelers often have opportunities to find economical fares for this popular destination. The consistent availability makes it a favorable route for budget-conscious planning.

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Chicago to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles are near the typical level, with 1% of recent fares classified as a good price. Over the last 90 days, prices typically ranged from $302–$673, with a median of $448. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles, April stands out with a median fare of $121. Other cost-effective months include August, with a median of $295, and May, at $296.

A typical journey from Chicago to Los Angeles takes about 4h 34m. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with connecting flights having a median duration of 16h 17m. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The route from Chicago to Los Angeles covers a distance of 2802 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance means you can expect a substantial journey, often involving several hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Los Angeles

Regular price: $138 - $323

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 between $138 and $323. The current lowest deal is $156 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 2 to Sep 8.

now $156

Low $138

High $323

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 $258. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $577. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $258

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $577

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Los Angeles

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Los Angeles

Chicago (MDW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$517

$341

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Los Angeles

Chicago (ORD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$179

$177

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Los Angeles

Chicago (ORD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$290

$202

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Los Angeles

Chicago (MDW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$335

$241

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Los Angeles

Chicago (ORD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$235

$189

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Los Angeles

Chicago (ORD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$233

$190

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$517 → $341

34%

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$425 → $277

35%

3 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 25

$326 → $191

41%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$410 → $277

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles

Chicago - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Chicago to Los Angeles are near the typical level at $448.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $258.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 34m

Direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles typically take 4h 34m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 64.2% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles appear frequently.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Los Angeles, providing a convenient departure option for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~$93

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport is an alternative for flights to Los Angeles, located closer to the city center.

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

💸 Flights from ~$188

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport is another option for flights to Los Angeles, situated further from the city.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$223

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major gateway to Los Angeles, offering convenient access to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~$93

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a practical alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

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

💸 Flights from ~$178

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, booking flights from Chicago to Los Angeles 60+ days in advance typically offers the lowest average price of $429. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date. For instance, flights booked 0-6 days out have an average price of $1164, while those booked 28-59 days in advance average around $501. This trend is consistent across a 90-day booking window, indicating that early booking is generally more economical.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is considered to be $302 or less. The median price for this route was $448 during the same period. Prices tend to increase for flights above this threshold, with 75% of prices observed at $673 or higher. These figures are based on a 90-day observation window.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles, with a median price of $121. Other relatively inexpensive months include August and May, with median prices of $295 and $296 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $448, indicating that these months offer significant savings. These trends are observed over a 270-day period.

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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: $138 - $323

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 between $138 and $323. The current lowest deal is $156 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 2 to Sep 8.

now $156

Low $138

High $323

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles

April

Cheapest

Flights from $258

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $577

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

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Los Angeles

Chicago (MDW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$517

$341

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Los Angeles

Chicago (ORD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$179

$177

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Los Angeles

Chicago (ORD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$290

$202

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Los Angeles

Chicago (MDW) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$335

$241

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Los Angeles

Chicago (ORD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$235

$189

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Los Angeles

Chicago (ORD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$233

$190

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$517 → $341

34%

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$425 → $277

35%

3 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 25

$326 → $191

41%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$410 → $277

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles