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 – Dec 17, 2026
direct
4h 44m Return – Dec 24, 2026
direct
4h 10m $210
2 days ago
Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Dec 19, 2026
direct
4h 44m Return – Dec 26, 2026
direct
4h 10m $216
today
Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Jan 20, 2027
direct
4h 30m Return – Jan 26, 2027
direct
4h 0m $248
2 days ago
Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Jan 20, 2027
direct
4h 30m Return – Jan 27, 2027
direct
4h 9m $244
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.
Today’s flight suggestion for Chicago - Los Angeles
Outbound December 12, 2026 · Inbound December 19, 2026
Today’s suggestion
7:25 AM
ORD 3:21 PM
LAX9h 56m
1 stop
7:10 PM
ONT 9:34 AM +1
ORD12h 24m
1 stop
From $242
7:25 AM
ORD 10:17 PM
ONT16h 52m
1 stop
7:10 PM
ONT 9:34 AM +1
ORD12h 24m
1 stop
From $242
10:25 AM
ORD 1:09 PM
LAX4h 44m
Direct
6:17 PM
LAX 12:19 AM +1
ORD4h 2m
Direct
From $256
Cheapest flight tickets
$119
Average price of a round trip
$213
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
4h45
A flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes on average 4h45.
Best time
March
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Los Angeles is March.
What is the cheapest month for this flight?
Monthly price data (Table View)
November
Nov
$183
December
Dec
$195
January
Jan
$0
February
Feb
$0
March
Mar
$0
April
Apr
$209
May
May
$249
June
Jun
$188
July
Jul
$181
August
Aug
September
Sep
$277
October
Oct
$143
* 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 – Dec 17, 2026
direct
4h 44m Return – Dec 24, 2026
direct
4h 10m $210
2 days ago
Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Dec 19, 2026
direct
4h 44m Return – Dec 26, 2026
direct
4h 10m $216
today
Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Dec 12, 2026
direct
4h 39m Return – Dec 20, 2026
direct
4h 2m $242
2 days ago
Chicago – Los Angeles
Outbound – Dec 12, 2026
direct
4h 27m Return – Dec 20, 2026
direct
4h 2m $256
yesterday
* 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 $88 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, November and February.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 47 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 $214.
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 $119 to $382
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $213
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of January
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: November
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 9°C, with a minimum of 8°C and a maximum of 13°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 19°C and a maximum of 29°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 March.
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 47 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 7 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 26% 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 Bob Hope, Los Angeles International, Ontario or John Wayne.
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?
The journey from Chicago to Los Angeles can also be done by train. Search on Liligo to compare the different means of transportation.
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.
