LAX - ORD

$122 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 25/10. 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 Flights 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl

Sat, 4 Oct - Tue, 7 Oct
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12:05 - 18:14LAX-ORD
4h 09mdirect
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07:15 - 19:53ORD-LAX
14h 38m2 stops
Thu, 25 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep
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12:05 - 18:14LAX-ORD
4h 09mdirect
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07:00 - 09:29ORD-LAX
4h 29mdirect
Sat, 18 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:18LAX-ORD
4h 18mdirect
United Airlines Logo
15:40 - 18:15ORD-LAX
4h 35mdirect
$249United Airlines
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Sat, 4 Oct - Tue, 7 Oct
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:15LAX-ORD
4h 15mdirect
American Airlines Logo
19:01 - 21:39ORD-LAX
4h 38mdirect
$250American Airlines
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Thu, 25 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep
Spirit Airlines Logo
06:15 - 21:32LAX-ORD
13h 17m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
19:09 - 21:40ORD-LAX
4h 31mdirect
$252Spirit Airlines
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Thu, 23 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
Frontier Logo
17:41 - 23:59LAX-ORD
4h 18mdirect
Frontier Logo
05:25 - 12:23ORD-LAX
8h 58m1 stop
$262Frontier
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Thu, 23 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
Frontier Logo
14:15 - 00:26LAX-ORD
8h 11m1 stop
Frontier Logo
05:25 - 12:23ORD-LAX
8h 58m1 stop
$267Frontier
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Wed, 8 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
United Airlines Logo
12:34 - 18:52LAX-ORD
4h 18mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:10 - 09:37ORD-LAX
4h 27mdirect
$273United Airlines
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Thu, 25 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:05 - 18:14LAX-ORD
4h 09mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
19:09 - 21:40ORD-LAX
4h 31mdirect
$279Spirit Airlines
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Thu, 23 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
American Airlines Logo
18:26 - 00:29LAX-ORD
4h 03mdirect
American Airlines Logo
20:30 - 22:59ORD-LAX
4h 29mdirect
$353American Airlines
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Everything you should know

When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 12% price drop
October
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
$226
Overall average: $418
Multi-carrier
Sat 4/10Tue 7/10
LAX - ORD • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
$241
Typical prices: $321-630
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Thu 25/9Sat 27/9
LAX - ORD • Direct
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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 Tuesday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Los Angeles, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Mondays 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 $397 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $558 and $490 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 $195, 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, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$122
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% 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 $81 for a one-way ticket and $150 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, Air Canada, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines.

  • 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 $49 or less one-way and $178 or less round-trip.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying 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

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

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