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Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 1,741 miles, 4h 10m nonstop.

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ORD to LAX at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
1,741 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
4h 10mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
AADLUAWN7 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
Nonstop flights per day
42all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday18% less than Friday
Time difference
2h behindLos Angeles vs Chicago

Chicago to Los Angeles

Round trips from $126

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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Chicago to Los Angeles fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Wed, Sep 30$178
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 6$150
  3. November 2026from Tue, Nov 10$150
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 8$151
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 5$126
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 9$132

Airlines flying Chicago to Los Angeles

7 airlines fly nonstop with 42 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

Chicago has 2 airports and Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly ORD to LAX nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $126; September 2026 is the most expensive at $178 and up, a difference of $52 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
  • Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago. A morning departure lands in Los Angeles with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.

Destination guide

Los Angeles: Beaches, studios and year-round sunshine

Los Angeles is a sprawl of beach towns, hillside neighborhoods and studio lots tied together by freeways. LAX is the main gateway, but Burbank, Long Beach and Orange County airports are smaller, calmer and often closer to where you're staying.

Best time to visit: March–May and September–November have warm, dry days and thinner crowds. June can be gray at the coast ('June gloom'); fall is the warmest beach season.

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Chicago to Los Angeles: common questions

How long is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 4h 10m gate to gate, covering 1,741 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to LAX?

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Airlines operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX), with 42 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAS, ATL and DTW.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX), starting at $126 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Chicago to Los Angeles flights?

Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and LAX on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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