Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $118 | FrontierNonstop5 hrSat, Apr 18 — Sat, Apr 25 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is currently $118 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $59 | FrontierNonstop5 hrWed, Apr 22 | The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is currently $59 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $397 | FrontierNonstop5 hrThu, Mar 19 — Mon, Mar 23 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Los Angeles is currently $397 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $336 | FrontierNonstop5 hrSat, Apr 25 — Sat, May 2 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is currently $336 | |
| Fastest flight | 4 hr 15 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 4 hr 15 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from Chicago to Los Angeles per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
January
Prices in January are usually between $160 and $285.
Popular airlines from Chicago to Los Angeles
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Chicago to Los Angeles in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $237Typical price: $225–49024 weekly nonstop flightsMDW - LAXEvery day2397 weekly connecting flightsMDW, ORD - LAXEvery day
- UnitedNonstopfrom $237Typical price: $220–46561 weekly nonstop flightsORD - LAXEvery day405 weekly connecting flightsORD - LAXEvery day
- AmericanNonstopfrom $237Typical price: $220–49057 weekly nonstop flightsORD - LAXEvery day403 weekly connecting flightsORD - LAXEvery day
- Deltafrom $277Typical price: $255–640424 weekly connecting flightsMDW, ORD - LAXEvery day
- FrontierNonstopfrom $118Typical price: $155–3157 weekly nonstop flightsORD - LAXEvery day40 weekly connecting flightsMDW, ORD - LAXEvery day
- JetBluefrom $311Typical price: $425–1,10022 weekly connecting flightsORD - LAXEvery day
Popular airports near Chicago
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Chicago center and popularity with travelers.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ChicagoUnited States26 min16 mi
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)ChicagoUnited States25 min9 mi
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)MilwaukeeUnited States1 hr 24 min75 mi
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)IndianapolisUnited States2 hr 58 min165 mi
Popular airports near Los Angeles
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Los Angeles center and popularity with travelers.
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)Los AngelesUnited States30 min12 mi
- Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)BurbankUnited States26 min12 mi
- Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)TijuanaMexico2 hr 25 min127 mi
- Ontario International Airport (ONT)OntarioUnited States47 min37 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Los Angeles
The cheapest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $115 to $190.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $118. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $59.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $237, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
- The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $237, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
- The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $237, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $277, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $118, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
- The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $311, flying from Apr 30 to May 9.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Los Angeles starts at $118 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $59 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.
4 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles.
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 61 nonstop flights and 405 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 24 nonstop flights and 2,397 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Los Angeles are:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 61 nonstop flights and 405 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 24 nonstop flights and 2,397 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Los Angeles are:
- American offers 57 nonstop flights and 403 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- Delta offers 424 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 40 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- JetBlue offers 22 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $118. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $59.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $237, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
- The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $237, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
- The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $237, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $277, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $118, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
- The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is $311, flying from Apr 30 to May 9.
Southwest, United, American and Frontier fly direct from Chicago to Los Angeles.
- There are 24 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 61 United direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 57 American direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Los Angeles at price $397 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
Southwest, United, American and Frontier fly direct from Chicago to Los Angeles.
- There are 24 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 61 United direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 57 American direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Los Angeles start at $118 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Los Angeles start at $336 from Sat, Apr 25 to Sat, May 2 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Los Angeles start at $118 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25.
To book business class trips from Chicago to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Los Angeles starts at $397 from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Los Angeles at price $397 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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