Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
Los Angeles – Chicago
Outbound – Nov 27, 2026
direct
4h 15m Return – Dec 2, 2026
1 stop
6h 27m DEN
$177
2 days ago
Los Angeles – Chicago
Outbound – Nov 21, 2026
1 stop
11h 38m DFW
Return – Nov 27, 2026
direct
4h 40m $186
yesterday
Los Angeles – Chicago
Outbound – Nov 27, 2026
direct
4h 15m Return – Dec 2, 2026
direct
4h 39m $189
2 days ago
Los Angeles – Chicago
Outbound – Nov 13, 2026
direct
4h 5m Return – Nov 18, 2026
direct
4h 37m $197
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
$70
Average price of a round trip
$177
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
4h12
A flight from Los Angeles to Chicago takes on average 4h12.
Best time
November
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Chicago is November.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Chicago
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Chicago (USA) from Los Angeles (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is March, with an average flight ticket price of $91 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, June and November.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 22 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to Chicago costs on average $170.
The airlines that offer the most flights are American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines.
Price of flight tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $70 to $357
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $177
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of March
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
info departure city :
Los Angeles, USA
airport :
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
local time :
Los Angeles is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Los Angeles, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 26°C, with a minimum of 22°C and a maximum of 31°C.
The city of Los Angeles has 1 airport(s): Los Angeles International
destination info :
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 in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Chicago, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 16°C, with a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 18°C.
The city of Chicago (CHI) has 4 airport(s): Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field, Chicago FSS, Chicago-Midway and Chicago-O'Hare
Useful info about Chicago
What is the least touristic period to go to Chicago?
If you want to visit Chicago during the least touristic period, choose the month of November.
What is the most popular time to travel to Chicago?
In Chicago, 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 Los Angeles to Chicago?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 22 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 4 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 10% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is Saturday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Los Angeles and Chicago?
When you leave, you can leave from Los Angeles International, and you will arrive at Chicago-Midway or Chicago-O'Hare.
How to reach Los Angeles airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Los Angeles and Chicago?
In summer, the average temperature is 22°C in Chicago and 23°C in Los Angeles. The average rainfall in summer is 145 mm in Chicago and 3 mm in Los Angeles. 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.
