Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
The cheapest flights right now
Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Oct 18, 2026
direct
4h 50m Return – Oct 23, 2026
direct
4h 13m $186
2 days ago
Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Oct 18, 2026
direct
4h 50m Return – Oct 23, 2026
direct
4h 13m $216
yesterday
Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Oct 25, 2026
direct
3h 35m Return – Oct 31, 2026
direct
4h 3m $226
yesterday
Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Oct 16, 2026
direct
4h 50m Return – Oct 23, 2026
1 stop
6h 41m LAS
$219
2 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
$89
Average price of a round trip
$157
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
4h43
A flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes on average 4h43.
Best time
August
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Los Angeles is August.
What is the cheapest month for this flight?
Monthly price data (Table View)
October
Oct
$147
November
Nov
$187
December
Dec
$200
January
Jan
$0
February
Feb
$0
March
Mar
$0
April
Apr
$215
May
May
$256
June
Jun
$193
July
Jul
$186
August
Aug
September
Sep
$284
* 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 – Oct 16, 2026
direct
4h 50m Return – Oct 23, 2026
1 stop
6h 41m LAS
$219
2 days ago
Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Oct 17, 2026
1 stop
5h 59m DEN
Return – Oct 24, 2026
direct
4h 13m $245
2 days ago
Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Oct 16, 2026
direct
4h 50m Return – Oct 22, 2026
1 stop
8h 18m PHX
$248
yesterday
Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Oct 16, 2026
direct
4h 50m Return – Oct 22, 2026
direct
4h 13m $258
2 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 January, with an average flight ticket price of $91 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, February and January.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 8 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 $147.
The airlines that offer the most flights are American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United 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 $89 to $256
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $157
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of January
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: August
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 15°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 24°C, with a minimum of 21°C and a maximum of 27°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 August.
What is the most popular time to travel to Los Angeles?
In Los Angeles, the most popular month is October. 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 8 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 2 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is Thursday.
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 or Ontario.
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 145 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.
