Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
The cheapest flights right now
Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Sep 26, 2026
direct
4h 24m Return – Oct 3, 2026
direct
4h 13m $197
today
Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Sep 5, 2026
direct
4h 27m Return – Sep 12, 2026
direct
4h 10m $195
3 days ago
Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Oct 9, 2026
direct
4h 50m Return – Oct 14, 2026
direct
4h 13m $124
2 days ago
Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Sep 6, 2026
direct
4h 44m Return – Sep 11, 2026
1 stop
7h 55m DEN
$129
3 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
$49
Average price of a round trip
$214
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.
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 $90 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of February, October and January.
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 $225.
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 $49 to $269
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $214
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of January
- 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 23°C, with a minimum of 21°C and a maximum of 27°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 20°C and a maximum of 32°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 February. 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 141 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.