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$177 Find cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles

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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles (ORD-LAX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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20:00 - 20:43ORD-LAX
26h 43m1 stop
23:59 - 19:03LAX-ORD
17h 04m1 stop
$336Sun Country Air
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Fri, 10 May - Sun, 12 May
06:07 - 10:56ORD-LAX
6h 49m1 stop
11:00 - 21:37LAX-ORD
8h 37m1 stop
$362Delta
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Sat, 11 May - Sat, 18 May
11:59 - 20:17ORD-LAX
10h 18m1 stop
00:37 - 08:39LAX-ORD
6h 02m1 stop
$364Delta
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Sun, 26 May - Sat, 1 Jun
22:57 - 01:28ORD-LAX
4h 31mdirect
06:05 - 12:12LAX-ORD
4h 07mdirect
$388Spirit Airlines
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Thu, 26 Sep - Mon, 30 Sep
13:10 - 15:29ORD-LAX
4h 19mdirect
17:51 - 23:59LAX-ORD
4h 08mdirect
$431United Airlines
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Sat, 1 Jun - Tue, 4 Jun
13:10 - 15:29ORD-LAX
4h 19mdirect
17:51 - 23:59LAX-ORD
4h 08mdirect
$448United Airlines
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Sat, 1 Jun - Mon, 3 Jun
21:00 - 07:15ORD-LAX
12h 15m1 stop
17:55 - 08:25LAX-ORD
12h 30m1 stop
$470Southwest
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Mon, 27 May - Thu, 30 May
08:00 - 23:59ORD-LAX
17h 59m2 stops
06:00 - 06:20LAX-ORD
22h 20m1 stop
$471Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 1 Jun - Tue, 4 Jun
08:00 - 21:44ORD-LAX
15h 44m2 stops
06:00 - 06:20LAX-ORD
22h 20m1 stop
$490Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 29 May - Tue, 4 Jun
21:00 - 07:15ORD-LAX
12h 15m1 stop
10:45 - 22:35LAX-ORD
9h 50m2 stops
$537Southwest
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Mon, 27 May - Thu, 30 May

Flights from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles is January, where tickets cost $304 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $619 and $573 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Los Angeles from Chicago were found on Sun Country Air ($177) and Delta ($181), and the lowest return tickets were found on Sun Country Air ($336) and Delta ($362).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and Los Angeles?

The airlines most regularly connecting Chicago to Los Angeles are United Airlines (20 flights per day), American Airlines (10 flights per day), and Spirit Airlines (2 flights per day).

How many flights are there between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 29 and 35 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 4h 29m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 228 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Los Angeles?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles take?

The average direct flight takes 4h 19m, covering a distance of 4,507 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at 06:00 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 08:31.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles jets off at 22:57 and lands at 01:28.

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Low season

September

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$177
Best time to beat the crowds (26% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago to Los Angeles flights

  • Are there any public transportation options from LAX airport to Los Angeles?

    There are various ground transportation options to get you in and out of LAX, including FlyAway buses, the Metro Green Line train, taxicabs, door-to-door shuttle vans, local city buses, and rental cars. A free shuttle bus provides non-stop transportation services from LAX to numerous neighborhoods in Los Angeles. If you want to get to the city quickly, opt for a taxicab or a rental car—it will take you about 30min with moderate highway traffic.

  • Can I fly direct from O’Hare International (ORD) to LAX?

    Luckily, United and American are two major airlines that offer non-stop O’Hare Airport to LAX flight deals to travelers working on a tight schedule. Additionally, the two airlines and other major airlines, such as Spirit, Frontier, Delta, and Alaska, offer cheap flight deals with one layover at Denver International Airport (DEN), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Broward County, Florida.

  • Are there parking options at O’Hare Airport (ORD)?

    O’Hare Airport (ORD) provides over 200 parking slots across all terminals. Parking charges range from hourly, daily, long-term economic parking to valet services. There are various signs on the roadways that direct you to each of these parking lots as you approach the airport.

  • Are there any special services for the disabled at O’Hare Airport (ORD)?

    If you are disabled or traveling with a disabled passenger, be sure to contact and notify your airline in advance. All the terminals are designed to accommodate people with special needs. For instance, the CTA Blue Line train that connects the city center and the airport has an elevator that links it to the airport; there are hook-ups for operator-assisted Teletypewriters (TTY) available for travelers 24/7; around 250 parking facilities have accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities, and guide dogs are allowed inside the terminals as long as they are on a leash.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles was $115 for a one-way ticket and $219 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at Los Angeles, also known as Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $345 or less one-way and $1,821 or less round-trip.
  • When flying to Los Angles from Chicago, there are a number of airports you can use. They include Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Dupage County Airport (DPA), Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), and more. Among them, O’Hare International Airport (ORD), located about 14 miles from the loop, is the region’s primary airport, which happens to be in the top ten world’s busiest flight hubs.
  • Located west of Los Angeles, LAX is approximately 18 miles from downtown LA and is open to the public round the clock.
  • There are several eateries within O’Hare Airport (ORD) where you can grab a bite and or quench your thirst before your flight. Some of the on-site O’Hare standouts include Beaudevin, Billy Goat Tavern, and Berghoff café.
  • If you are exhausted and need to rest at LAX, there is a great carpeted floor and comfortable couches and chairs for travelers across all terminals. However, if you want a little more comfort, you can access some of the airport’s best lounges, such as the American Airlines Admirals Club located in Terminal 4, Oneworld Business Lounge located along 1 World Way, Alaska Lounge in Terminal 6, and others. You can purchase a day pass, subscribe to an annual membership, or make your payments at the lounge door.
  • Are you traveling from O’Hare Airport (ORD) with your family? Transportation Security Administration has developed several tips to make security screening easier and quicker for parents with children. Besides, there are several changing stations for children in most restrooms across the terminals in the airport. Nursing mothers also have a great private room specially designated for them across all terminals (from Terminal 1 to Terminal 5 and at the Multi-Modal Facilities on the north and south side), equipped with a sink and a wash area.
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Prefer to fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +22 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +23 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +22 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +23 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/5Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
26h 43mORD-LAX
$177
26/5Sun
1 stopDelta
8h 45mORD-LAX
$181
29/6Sat
1 stopDelta
7h 35mORD-LAX
$183
12/6Wed
1 stopAlaska Airlines
9h 13mORD-LAX
$249
16/5Thu
directUnited Airlines
4h 28mORD-LAX
$263
3/9Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
28h 50mORD-LAX
$267
2/9Mon
directUnited Airlines
4h 28mORD-LAX
$330
16/5Thu
2 stopsSouthwest
9h 15mORD-LAX
$348
6/5Mon
2 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
31h 13mORD-LAX
$2,154
1/5Wed
2 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
31h 02mORD-LAX
$2,449

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Last minute flights from O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
1/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 37mORD-LAX
3/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
7h 55mLAX-ORD
$660
30/4Tue
multi-stopDelta
8h 08mORD-LAX
4/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
6h 07mLAX-ORD
$735
30/4Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
14h 13mORD-LAX
4/5Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 08mLAX-ORD
$778
29/4Mon
multi-stopSouthwest
7h 15mORD-LAX
3/5Fri
multi-stopSouthwest
6h 20mLAX-ORD
$821
29/4Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 26mORD-LAX
3/5Fri
directUnited Airlines
4h 00mLAX-ORD
$883
27/4Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
14h 13mORD-LAX
1/5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 55mLAX-ORD
$892
30/4Tue
multi-stopSouthwest
6h 00mORD-LAX
2/5Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
9h 50mLAX-ORD
$903
30/4Tue
directUnited Airlines
4h 31mORD-LAX
2/5Thu
directUnited Airlines
4h 00mLAX-ORD
$956
29/4Mon
directAmerican Airlines
4h 22mORD-LAX
2/5Thu
directAmerican Airlines
3h 58mLAX-ORD
$1,085
29/4Mon
directAmerican Airlines
4h 45mORD-LAX
2/5Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 48mLAX-ORD
$1,101

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Chicago - Los Angeles Flights

Departure:

Chicago (ORD)United States

Destination:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Return flight deals:

Los Angeles - Chicago

Cabin classes:

$1,649

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