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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 05:30 and lands at 10:13
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 04:38.

The flight takes about 4h 43m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles.

A direct flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles takes 4h 43m, covering 4,507 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles range from $331 to $599, with an average of $459 over the past 12 months. Anything below $331 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 36% above the $459 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $285 return via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared with $464 for direct.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights are:

• United Airlines: 85% on time
• Delta: 81% on time
• American Airlines: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 35%, Evening flights for 21%, and Night flights for 4%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $300 to $2,224. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights:

• American Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $181, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $438 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $543, a difference of $105.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta
• Frontier

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 36m, compared to 9h 06m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 9h 19m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Dodger Stadium, and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.