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$169 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl departing on 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flight Deals from Los Angeles to Chicago (LAX-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Los Angeles to Chicago 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.

Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl.
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Frontier Logo
16:46 - 23:05LAX-ORD
4h 19mdirect
Frontier Logo
06:10 - 08:43ORD-LAX
4h 33mdirect
$201Frontier
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Sat, 14 Jun - Sat, 21 Jun
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18:52 - 10:55LAX-ORD
14h 03m1 stop
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06:10 - 08:43ORD-LAX
4h 33mdirect
Wed, 4 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
Spirit Airlines Logo
00:41 - 06:42LAX-ORD
4h 01mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
18:59 - 21:30ORD-LAX
4h 31mdirect
$242Spirit Airlines
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Tue, 3 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun
Spirit Airlines Logo
18:52 - 10:55LAX-ORD
14h 03m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
18:59 - 21:30ORD-LAX
4h 31mdirect
$250Spirit Airlines
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Wed, 4 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun
United Airlines Logo
16:35 - 22:59LAX-ORD
4h 24mdirect
United Airlines Logo
12:54 - 15:23ORD-LAX
4h 29mdirect
$340United Airlines
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Wed, 2 Jul - Wed, 9 Jul
United Airlines Logo
00:08 - 06:20LAX-ORD
4h 12mdirect
United Airlines Logo
18:25 - 21:00ORD-LAX
4h 35mdirect
$345United Airlines
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Fri, 8 Aug - Wed, 20 Aug
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:15 - 05:40LAX-ORD
9h 25m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:07 - 20:06ORD-LAX
7h 59m1 stop
$370Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 19 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:06 - 23:59LAX-ORD
7h 53m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:07 - 20:06ORD-LAX
7h 59m1 stop
$375Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 6 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
Delta Logo
00:50 - 08:27LAX-ORD
5h 37m1 stop
Delta Logo
14:00 - 20:21ORD-LAX
8h 21m1 stop
$401Delta
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Fri, 13 Jun - Sat, 21 Jun
Delta Logo
00:50 - 11:47LAX-ORD
8h 57m1 stop
Delta Logo
15:33 - 20:50ORD-LAX
7h 17m1 stop
$404Delta
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Fri, 23 May - Tue, 27 May
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Los Angeles, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $412 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $578 and $529 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $893, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$169
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl 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 Los Angeles to Chicago flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $108 for a one-way ticket and $129 for a return.

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

    Los Angeles airport is called Los Angeles and the only airport in Chicago is Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Chicago flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Los Angeles to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chicago?

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

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

    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 Chicago from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $247 or less one-way and $322 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

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

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +26 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +26 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +26 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +26 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +26 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +26 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +26 more

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