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Find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chicago from $168

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 25/5. 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 O'Hare Intl (LAX-ORD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl 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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21:17 - 14:12LAX-ORD
14h 55m1 stop
22:57 - 01:28ORD-LAX
4h 31mdirect
$281Spirit Airlines
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Mon, 13 May - Tue, 14 May
12:00 - 23:29LAX-ORD
9h 29m1 stop
20:23 - 22:57ORD-LAX
4h 34mdirect
$286Spirit Airlines
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Wed, 15 May - Sat, 18 May
22:43 - 06:30LAX-ORD
5h 47m1 stop
13:13 - 21:52ORD-LAX
10h 39m1 stop
$298Spirit Airlines
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Tue, 14 May - Sat, 18 May
22:20 - 08:59LAX-ORD
8h 39m1 stop
19:30 - 00:47ORD-LAX
7h 17m1 stop
$335Delta
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Fri, 31 May - Wed, 3 Jul
00:37 - 08:39LAX-ORD
6h 02m1 stop
19:30 - 00:47ORD-LAX
7h 17m1 stop
$352Delta
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Sat, 1 Jun - Wed, 3 Jul
23:50 - 21:06LAX-ORD
19h 16m1 stop
18:55 - 09:26ORD-LAX
16h 31m1 stop
$407Sun Country Air
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Tue, 2 Jul - Tue, 9 Jul
23:50 - 21:06LAX-ORD
19h 16m1 stop
20:05 - 13:32ORD-LAX
19h 27m1 stop
$427Sun Country Air
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Tue, 2 Jul - Mon, 8 Jul
23:59 - 05:59LAX-ORD
4h 00mdirect
06:15 - 08:44ORD-LAX
4h 29mdirect
$481United Airlines
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Mon, 20 May - Wed, 22 May
00:55 - 09:30LAX-ORD
6h 35m1 stop
21:33 - 23:59ORD-LAX
4h 26mdirect
$525United Airlines
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Mon, 20 May - Wed, 29 May
00:45 - 09:25LAX-ORD
6h 40m1 stop
20:19 - 22:46ORD-LAX
4h 27mdirect
$1,135American Airlines
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Sun, 19 May - Wed, 22 May

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

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 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 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 January, where tickets cost $334 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $638 and $621 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 87 days before departure.

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

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 Chicago from Los Angeles were found on Delta ($168) and United Airlines ($241), and the lowest return tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($281) and Delta ($335).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Los Angeles and Chicago?

In normal times, American Airlines flies from Los Angeles to Chicago up to 13 times per day, United Airlines up to 10 times per day, and Spirit Airlines up to 2 times per day.

Which airlines fly direct between Los Angeles and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. They are: American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Spirit Airlines at $231 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

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

Each day, there are between 24 and 28 nonstop flights that take off from Los Angeles and land in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 4h 06m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 181 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

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

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 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem 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 Los Angeles to Chicago take?

Direct flights take on average 4h 01m to travel the 4,507 km between Los Angeles and Chicago.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 00:15 and will be landing in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at 06:13.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport jets off at 23:59 and lands at 06:00.

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Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$168
Best time to beat the crowds (29% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (30% more expensive 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

  • How can I get to Los Angeles International Airport?

    There are many ways to make your trip to LAX hassle-free. You can use a rental car, taxi cab, LAX transportation, or Flyaway Nonstop Bus Service. These options drop off passengers on the Upper/Departure Level of each terminal.

  • Does Los Angeles International Airport provide traveler assistance?

    Yes, the airport offers elevators near public stairways and all terminal buildings. All major airlines provide wheelchair assistance that can be arranged for at ticket counters. A special assistance vehicle is also available to transport travelers with special needs between terminals.

  • What transportation is available from O’Hare International Airport?

    There are many ways you can get from O’Hare International Airport to the city center or any other destination. Public transportation offers easy and economical travel. The station is right within the ORD airport, making it a convenient option for passengers. Airport shuttles and regional buses also provide transportation for passengers to the city, suburbs, and the surrounding areas.

  • What airlines fly from LAX to ORD?

    Many airlines offer direct services from Los Angeles International Airport to O’Hare Airport. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines are some of the most popular options. However, the more airlines you consider, the more likely you’ll find a great deal.

  • Are there restaurants at O’ Hare International Airport?

    Yes, O’ Hare International Airport gives a taste of Chicago with many dining options. Most restaurants are within Terminal 1, where you can find local and national franchises to enjoy after your flight.

  • 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 $181 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?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Chicago flight route: American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Iberia, Finnair, Air Canada, and British Airways.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 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 Star Alliance 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.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $674 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $470 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $216 or less one-way and $515 or less round-trip.
  • If you are flying out of Los Angeles International Airport, you’ll find multiple parking stalls available. There are also different parking options, long and short term. The airport also has electrical vehicle parking stations around the parking facilities. The stations are open to all travelers at a rate. The parking facilities at the airport offer the ultimate convenience because they are open 24/7, including all public holidays.
  • When flying from LAX, it’s vital to arrive at the airport at least 2h before your flight time. You should consider the time it takes to check in at the airport, get the boarding passes, check in your luggage, and pass through security. Fortunately, the LAX wait time is improving due to better staffing and the installation of automated screening lanes.
  • Los Angeles International Airport has 11 pet relief areas. Eight are inside the terminals, while the other three are outdoor pet parks. The airport’s pet policy requires you to keep your pet inside their carriers except when going through security or to the pet relief station.
  • If you get to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with your mobile devices at low battery or need to do some work, you’ll find power stations in all terminals. They are all seated workstations equipped with counter space and AC outlets, providing optimal convenience.
  • At ORD Terminal 2, there’s a family lounge that will best suit you and your kids. It offers a space for children to play and is equipped with toys and airport-themed video games. The mother rooms around the airport offer an exclusive and private space for nursing mothers.
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Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

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

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +26 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 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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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 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, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 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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Top 3 airlines serving from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11289 reviews
6.7food
7.2comfort
8.1crew
7.7boarding
7.1entertainment
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The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

2.0 MediocreMichelle, Apr 2024ELP - ORD
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The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

Awful…flight was delayed more than 12hrs, missed all connections to Fort Wayne, IN, had to get flight to another city 2 hours from my destination, flight was again delayed by 40 mins because they did not have enough fuel, again missed a connection, finally arrived in Indiana at 11pm…but before my 2 hour drive home, ay, no Five That Our Luggage Never Made On The plane and Still In Chicago

Boarding was friendly and quick. While the plane model was older with no live tv, the entertainment was full of movies and tv shows. All food was available. Pilots were very communicative with status of the flight. Flight landed on time.

The Palm Springs to Chicago O’Hare was on Time and Palm Springs airport is easier navigate. As our connection was only an approximately 50 minutes, we asked staff for insights for the Chicago airport in terms of transferring into the other terminal from which our flight left, and they were unhelpful. However, the United App was very helpful in terms of notifications and even providing directions. The Chicago to Detroit flight was significantly delayed which we all know does happen. However, there were very few updates or notifications as to why this was happening when we would actually arrive. It took nearly 30 minutes for bags to make it to baggage claim. We arrived nearly 1 hour late on a 40 minute flight.

Flight cancelled due to fog. No other flights available for 36 hours. Directed by United to book passage on another carrier, and submit receipts for reimbursement. Did that. United now states they will not reimburse. Currently out 2 grand.

The flight was delayed by 4 hours !!!!! It was very uncomfortable , and they told us only one our before departure

The flights from Ottawa to Albuquerque went smoothly enough though on on flight they didn't have how water for coffee or tea and on another there there was no ice. The return flights from Albuquerque were delayed by mechanical problems on both flights. Ottawa was a ground crew maintenance issue.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

Our second leg to Jackson WY was unable to land due to weather. We were flown back to Dallas after stopping in SLC. We were given hotel rooms and vouchers. We were told that we would be back on the same plane in the morning. Instead we were given a different flight with different seats. Not a good experience. No one knew what was going on.

Turn on the heat. Flight was way too cold from Arizona to Chicago.

Perfect flight. On time departure and early arrival. Smooth flight.

Overall pleasant was delayed and caused transportation issue when landing

The arriving flight was a few minutes late, but the gate crew helped to deplane and board our outgoing flight quickly and efficiently. We were able to depart quickly and arrive at ORD almost at the posted time. Great job.

The seat are terrible. Don’t even think of sleeping on a Spirit flight. The kids that run the plane aka flight attendants are pretty rude and straight forward. They get the job done but without class.

I had a death in my family and booked my flight on Spirit. My flight was cancelled the morning of my flight, no explanation, no help to rebook, nobody to talk to. The next available flight was 2days later !!!! Terrible airline, will NEVER fly with them again!

One hour late taking off. Concerning, very hard landing. Uncomfortable seats with no recline. Extremely slow baggage claim. Very professional, knowledgeable flight attendants. Brand new, very clean plane.

Can’t say there was anything I particularly liked. Seats were very tight, leather wrapped plastic. I followed up a much longer and cheaper trip from Honolulu on southwest, everything was phenomenal, this flight was the exact opposite. Blows my mind they charge for water of all things. One of the attendants seemed very rude, I watched a taller gentleman a couple rows forward with his knees pressed into the back of the seat ahead, while the woman in that seat leaned forward the entire flight, I’m sure because she could feel his knees. I’ll be avoiding spirit like the plague from here forward.

They took a horrible route with a lot of turbulence and I eneded up getting sick. Even if the flight takes longer. Don't put people life at risk just to get to the airport on time.

Every thing was fine ,low price,easy on time ,clean, good staff, really no issues

Had to board plan 2x due to lack of security check after 1st boarding

Miserable. The crew was rude, the flight was delayed 5 hours for mechanical reasons and then “weather” even though other planes were leaving.

They kept Changing the flight times. It was delayed several times and at one point it was supposed to depart at 3.40am! At which point we ended up staying overnight and booked long a separate United flight for early morning departure. The spirit flight then got moved up and left at 1.30 in the morning when it was supposed to leave at 9.40pm the night before.

Flight was delayed...not horribly late. Just before push back engine shut down for a quick replacement item that took about five minutes. After that, everything was smooth and the pilot was able to make up time in the air so that our arrival time was not too far off the original anticipated arrival time.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Los Angeles to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
25/5Sat
1 stopDelta
7h 54mLAX-ORD
$168
1/6Sat
1 stopDelta
6h 02mLAX-ORD
$185
21/6Fri
1 stopDelta
5h 47mLAX-ORD
$202
22/6Sat
directUnited Airlines
4h 01mLAX-ORD
$241
23/7Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
18h 25mLAX-ORD
$270
30/6Sun
directUnited Airlines
4h 01mLAX-ORD
$272
20/5Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
6h 35mLAX-ORD
$317
6/5Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
6h 35mLAX-ORD
$318
13/8Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
18h 25mLAX-ORD
$349
25/5Sat
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
20h 55mLAX-ORD
$359

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Last minute flights from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl

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 Los Angeles to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
27/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
6h 05mLAX-ORD
1/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
6h 06mORD-LAX
$573
27/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
8h 55mLAX-ORD
3/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
10h 02mORD-LAX
$649
26/4Fri
multi-stopDelta
8h 55mLAX-ORD
8/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
6h 23mORD-LAX
$651
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multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 55mLAX-ORD
27/4Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
14h 13mORD-LAX
$927
28/4Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
15h 50mLAX-ORD
1/5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
7h 16mORD-LAX
$949
27/4Sat
directUnited Airlines
4h 07mLAX-ORD
4/5Sat
directUnited Airlines
4h 38mORD-LAX
$1,771
26/4Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 35mLAX-ORD
4/5Sat
directUnited Airlines
4h 40mORD-LAX
$1,785
27/4Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
7h 55mLAX-ORD
4/5Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 38mORD-LAX
$1,952
28/4Sun
directUnited Airlines
4h 11mLAX-ORD
4/5Sat
directUnited Airlines
4h 26mORD-LAX
$1,962
28/4Sun
directUnited Airlines
4h 10mLAX-ORD
4/5Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 00mORD-LAX
$1,976

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