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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Los Angeles? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Los Angeles.£82 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jul, returning Wed, 9 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £82, select.
Wed, 2 JulORD - LAX with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
Wed, 9 JulLAX - ORD with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
from £82
Los Angeles.£90 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Jun, returning Wed, 9 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 30 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £90, select.
Mon, 30 JunORD - LAX with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
Wed, 9 JulLAX - ORD with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
from £90
Los Angeles.£102 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep, returning Tue, 16 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £102, select.
Wed, 3 SepORD - LAX with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
Tue, 16 SepLAX - ORD with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
from £102
Los Angeles.£102 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug, returning Tue, 16 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £102, select.
Tue, 26 AugORD - LAX with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
Tue, 16 SepLAX - ORD with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
from £102
Los Angeles.£109 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Oct, returning Wed, 22 Oct.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £109, select.
Wed, 15 OctORD - LAX with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
Wed, 22 OctLAX - ORD with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
from £109
Los Angeles.£109 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Aug, returning Sat, 9 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 2 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £109, select.
Sat, 2 AugORD - LAX with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
Sat, 9 AugLAX - ORD with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
from £109
Los Angeles.£110 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Oct, returning Wed, 12 Nov.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £110, select.
Wed, 29 OctORD - LAX with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
Wed, 12 NovLAX - ORD with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
from £110
Los Angeles.£110 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Jul, returning Tue, 5 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £110, select.
Mon, 28 JulORD - LAX with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
Tue, 5 AugLAX - ORD with Spirit Airlines
1 stop
from £110
How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Los Angeles flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from £113
Jul
from £82
Aug
from £109
Sep
from £102
Oct
from £109
Nov
from £116
Dec
from £281
Jan
from £347
Feb
from £269
Mar
from £304
Apr
from £351
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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Chicago to Los Angeles? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Chicago to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£82
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time4 hrs, 29 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week779

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is £82. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Los Angeles.
American Airlines, Qantas and United fly direct from Chicago to Los Angeles.
As of June 2025, there are 792 flights per week flying from Chicago to Los Angeles.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles is usually June 2025.
If you're flying from Chicago, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 12.2 miles away from the centre of Los Angeles. We've found flights into this airport from £82.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles on Wednesday, 2 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 28 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 21°C. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.
The cheapest airline that flies to Los Angeles is Spirit Airlines .

Travelling from Chicago to Los Angeles: what you need to know

  • Kick off your journey at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles departing from either of these.

  • The primary gateways to Los Angeles are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

  • Take a direct Chicago to Los Angeles flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 4 hours 25 minutes.

  • The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Chicago.

  • The busiest route for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles is O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to {"defaultCase":"Los Angeles International Airport","accusativeCase":"Los Angeles International Airport","nominativeCase":"Los Angeles International Airport","dativeCase":"Los Angeles International Airport"} (LAX). Pick from 128 services between these two airports each week.

  • Give yourself enough time to get on your Chicago to Los Angeles flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're going away during a peak month like August, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

  • £44 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles. Return flights start at £82. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.

  • Score cheap Chicago to Los Angeles flights by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time for landing a bargain.

  • The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from Chicago to Los Angeles couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.

  • Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your Chicago to Los Angeles flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Flying from Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • You can catch a direct flight from Chicago to Los Angeles jetting off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Start your trip at ORD and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

  • Top airlines that offer direct Chicago to Los Angeles plane tickets departing from ORD include:

    • United Airlines

    • American Airlines

    • Spirit Airlines

  • ORD is around 16 miles from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Los Angeles, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

    • Super 8 by Wyndham Chicago O'Hare Airport

    • Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport-Rosemont

  • 74.85% of flights leaving from O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Consider booking your direct flight from Chicago to Los Angeles departing Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Nonstop connections from MDW will take you to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

  • From MDW, you can book a direct Chicago to Los Angeles plane ticket with Southwest Airlines.

  • You can reach MDW from central Chicago in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 9 miles or so.

  • It's your holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to Los Angeles:

    • Holiday Inn Chicago – Midway Airport S

    • Carlton Inn Midway

    • Skylark Motel

  • Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.

  • The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.

Arriving in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 12 miles from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 30 minutes.

  • It usually takes 55 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:

    • Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo

    • LAX Stadium Inn - El Segundo/Inglewood

    • Los Angeles Adventurer All Suite Hotel at LAX

  • Pick up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and explore Los Angeles and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.

  • Reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

  • The address for LAX is One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • Once your flight from Chicago to Los Angeles has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is approximately 18 miles from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near VNY. Tuck yourself in after your Chicago to Los Angeles flight at any of these well-located options:

    • Best Western Plus Carriage Inn

    • Travel Inn

    • Hometown Inn North Hills

  • Budget, Dollar and Hertz make collecting a Van Nuys Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.

  • Typically, the sooner you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Lock in your ride from VNY the moment you know your dates.

Best time to go to Los Angeles

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles. To avoid the crowds, head to Los Angeles in May.

  • The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Chicago to Los Angeles ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Chicago to Los Angeles in February when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

More about Los Angeles

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Los Angeles right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Los Angeles:

    • The Biltmore Los Angeles

    • Freehand Los Angeles

    • citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

  • All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Los Angeles.

Explore more of United States

  • You've visited Los Angeles, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel about 110 miles south-east to San Diego to check off its popular sights. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • San Jose is another well-known destination in United States and is around 310 miles north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without a visit to Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

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