Popular airlines from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)
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- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Oct 17 at 5:30pm from Chicago, arriving at 7:55pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Sat, Oct 25 at 6:00am from Los Angeles, arriving at 7:05pm in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Fri, Oct 17 at 5:30pm from Chicago, returning on Sat, Oct 25 at 6:00am from Los Angeles priced at $24155% less than typical$241
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Thu, Oct 2 at 5:30pm from Chicago, arriving at 7:55pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Thu, Oct 9 at 7:55am from Los Angeles, arriving at 8:35pm in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Thu, Oct 2 at 5:30pm from Chicago, returning on Thu, Oct 9 at 7:55am from Los Angeles priced at $30545% less than typical$305
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Tue, Oct 7 at 12:30pm from Chicago, arriving at 2:55pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Sun, Oct 12 at 5:40am from Los Angeles, arriving at 11:45am in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Tue, Oct 7 at 12:30pm from Chicago, returning on Sun, Oct 12 at 5:40am from Los Angeles priced at $23650% less than typical$236
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Wed, Oct 15 at 5:55pm from Chicago, arriving at 8:25pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Wed, Oct 22 at 6:30am from Los Angeles, arriving at 12:30pm in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Wed, Oct 15 at 5:55pm from Chicago, returning on Wed, Oct 22 at 6:30am from Los Angeles priced at $19755% less than typical$197
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Oct 24 at 5:30pm from Chicago, arriving at 7:55pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Wed, Oct 29 at 4:00pm from Los Angeles, arriving at 10:00pm in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Fri, Oct 24 at 5:30pm from Chicago, returning on Wed, Oct 29 at 4:00pm from Los Angeles priced at $21550% less than typical$215
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Oct 24 at 5:05am from Chicago, arriving at 7:30am in Los Angeles.Returning on Tue, Oct 28 at 6:30am from Los Angeles, arriving at 12:30pm in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Fri, Oct 24 at 5:05am from Chicago, returning on Tue, Oct 28 at 6:30am from Los Angeles priced at $21550% less than typical$215
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Oct 3 at 5:30pm from Chicago, arriving at 7:55pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Tue, Oct 7 at 11:00pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Wed, Oct 8 at 5:00am in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Fri, Oct 3 at 5:30pm from Chicago, returning on Tue, Oct 7 at 11:00pm from Los Angeles priced at $27840% less than typical$278
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Oct 3 at 5:30pm from Chicago, arriving at 7:55pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Tue, Oct 7 at 6:30am from Los Angeles, arriving at 12:30pm in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Fri, Oct 3 at 5:30pm from Chicago, returning on Tue, Oct 7 at 6:30am from Los Angeles priced at $27840% less than typical$278
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Oct 3 at 5:30pm from Chicago, arriving at 7:55pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Tue, Oct 7 at 4:00pm from Los Angeles, arriving at 10:00pm in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Fri, Oct 3 at 5:30pm from Chicago, returning on Tue, Oct 7 at 4:00pm from Los Angeles priced at $27840% less than typical$278
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles (MDW-LAX)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $83 for one-way flights and $168 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX)
October is typically the cheapest month to fly
Origin airport | Midway Intl. |
Destination airport | Los Angeles Intl. |
Airlines serving | Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines |
Roundtrip price | $168 |
Distance | 1747 mi |
Average flight time | 3 hours 18 mins |
Chicago to Los Angeles Flights
The cheapest times to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles
On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Chicago to Los Angeles are during the month of January. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.
The best time to book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles
Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.
How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles
Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $83 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.
Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Chicago to Los Angeles flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.
You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Chicago to Los Angeles airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.
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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.