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The cheapest flights right now

Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Jun 11, 2025
NKORD
direct
4h 31m
LAX
Return – Jun 17, 2025
NKLAX
direct
4h 7m
ORD
$324
13 days ago
Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Jun 10, 2025
NKORD
direct
4h 31m
LAX
Return – Jun 18, 2025
NKLAX
1 stop
5h 54m
LAS
ORD
$253
13 days ago
Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Jun 10, 2025
NKORD
direct
4h 31m
LAX
Return – Jun 17, 2025
NKLAX
direct
4h 7m
ORD
$281
13 days ago

* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.

Cheapest flight tickets

$48

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$210

Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

4h35

A flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes on average 4h35.

Best time

April

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Los Angeles is April.

What is the cheapest month for this flight?

* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.

The best flight deals for a week

Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Jun 11, 2025
NKORD
direct
4h 31m
LAX
Return – Jun 17, 2025
NKLAX
direct
4h 7m
ORD
$324
13 days ago
Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Jun 10, 2025
NKORD
direct
4h 31m
LAX
Return – Jun 18, 2025
NKLAX
1 stop
5h 54m
LAS
ORD
$253
13 days ago
Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Jun 10, 2025
NKORD
direct
4h 31m
LAX
Return – Jun 17, 2025
NKLAX
direct
4h 7m
ORD
$281
13 days ago

* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.

Tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Los Angeles

Check out our tips for booking your flight to Los Angeles (USA) from Chicago (USA) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is October, with an average flight ticket price of $145 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of November, December and October.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 43 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to Los Angeles costs on average $221.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines.

Price of flight tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles

Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from $48 to $264
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $210
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of October
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: June
info departure city :
Chicago, USA
airports :
Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport (CGX)
Chicago FSS (CHI)
Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
local time :

Chicago is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Chicago, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 18°C, with a minimum of 14°C and a maximum of 23°C.

The city of Chicago (CHI) has 4 airport(s): Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field, Chicago FSS, Chicago-Midway and Chicago-O'Hare

destination info :
Los Angeles, USA
airport :
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
local time :

Los Angeles is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Los Angeles, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 23°C, with a minimum of 17°C and a maximum of 31°C.

The city of Los Angeles has 1 airport(s): Los Angeles International

Useful info about Los Angeles

What is the least touristic period to go to Los Angeles?

If you want to visit Los Angeles during the least touristic period, choose the month of April.

What is the most popular time to travel to Los Angeles?

In Los Angeles, the most popular month is November. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

When should I book my flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 43 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 7 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is Monday.

What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Chicago and Los Angeles?

When you leave, you can leave from Chicago-Midway or Chicago-O'Hare, and you will arrive at Los Angeles International.

How to reach Chicago airport from the city centre?

The airport Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field is located 4 km, Chicago FSS is located 29 km, Chicago-Midway is located 12 km or Chicago-O'Hare is located 29 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.

Are there other means of transportation to go from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.

Are there big differences in weather between Chicago and Los Angeles?

In summer, the average temperature is 23°C in Los Angeles and 22°C in Chicago. The average rainfall in summer is 3 mm in Los Angeles and 130 mm in Chicago. In summer, it is warmer in Los Angeles and it rains less in Los Angeles. In winter, it is colder in Los Angeles and it rains more in Los Angeles.

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