$99 Cheap United flights Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Landing cheap one-way United Airlines flights from ORD to LAX from $99 on Expedia couldn’t be easier — just filter by “Price (lowest to highest).” Alternatively, check out our budget-friendly return fares from $197 for your next adventure.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Search for round-trip or one-way flights to Los Angeles in January or February. You could find lower fares with United Airlines during these off-peak times.

Look for cheap United Airlines flights from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) one to three months ahead of your departure day. Travelers who book domestic flights 34 to 86 days in advance can save 25% compared to those who book just 6 to 12 days ahead. Regardless of fare class and journey, the best day of the week to book a domestic flight is usually Sunday and the most expensive is typically Monday. Passengers who book on a Sunday can save 6% on average compared to those who book their travel on a Monday.**Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Hop on one of United Airlines’s 51 weekly direct flights from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). To see your options, enter your origin, destination and dates and hit search. Then apply the “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters.

On average, it takes 4h 39m to travel nonstop from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) with United Airlines.

Thursday has the most United Airlines flights from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). With 8 daily departures, this is the best day of the week to book something that will work for your schedule.

The earliest United Airlines flight from ORD to LAX departs at 7:15AM UTC-6, landing at 9:55AM UTC-8. If you want to jet off later, the last United Airlines flight leaves ORD at 8:15PM UTC-6 and lands at LAX at 10:58PM UTC-8. Flying before midday is often a smart option as morning and mid-morning flights are less likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) is the main hub for United Airlines flights from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles. But the airline also flies to John Wayne Airport (SNA). Make sure you select the “All Airports” option for your destination to see what’s available for your trip to Los Angeles.

Depart from ORD to LAX with United Airlines and enjoy a host of benefits including a rewarding loyalty program. When you book through Expedia as a United Mileage Plus and One Key™ member, you may also earn OneKeyCash™* to redeem on select future travel purchases.*OneKeyCash™ disclaimer - OneKeyCash™ is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.

United Airlines generally flies Airbus A321neo planes for flights from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). This airline also operates the Boeing 737-900 on this route. Bear in mind that aircraft type can vary depending on operational needs, so the plane you board could be different when you travel.

Depending on your ticket type, a fee generally applies if you cancel or reschedule your flight more than 24 hours after it’s confirmed. To secure tickets with more flexibility, select our “Changes included” and “No cancel fee” boxes when you look for flights. To learn more about canceling or modifying your reservation, visit “Trips,” select your flight and tick “Manage Booking.”