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- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sun, Sep 13 at 6:00am from Chicago, arriving at 8:15am in Los Angeles.Returning on Mon, Sep 21 at 6:30pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Tue, Sep 22 at 8:10am in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Sun, Sep 13 at 6:00am from Chicago, returning on Mon, Sep 21 at 6:30pm from Los Angeles priced at $29775% less than typical$297
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sat, Sep 19 at 8:45pm from Chicago, arriving at 11:10pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Wed, Sep 23 at 8:25am from Los Angeles, arriving at 6:19pm in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Sat, Sep 19 at 8:45pm from Chicago, returning on Wed, Sep 23 at 8:25am from Los Angeles priced at $26775% less than typical$267
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Mon, Sep 21 at 7:00am from Chicago, arriving at 9:15am in Los Angeles.Returning on Sat, Oct 3 at 6:00am from Los Angeles, arriving at 7:30pm in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Mon, Sep 21 at 7:00am from Chicago, returning on Sat, Oct 3 at 6:00am from Los Angeles priced at $24780% less than typical$247
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Mon, Sep 21 at 7:00am from Chicago, arriving at 9:15am in Los Angeles.Returning on Sun, Oct 4 at 11:55pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Mon, Oct 5 at 5:50am in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Mon, Sep 21 at 7:00am from Chicago, returning on Sun, Oct 4 at 11:55pm from Los Angeles priced at $24780% less than typical$247
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sat, Sep 12 at 2:50pm from Chicago, arriving at 5:05pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Sat, Sep 19 at 10:30am from Los Angeles, arriving at 4:20pm in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Sat, Sep 12 at 2:50pm from Chicago, returning on Sat, Sep 19 at 10:30am from Los Angeles priced at $32175% less than typical$321
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Tue, Sep 29 at 8:45pm from Chicago, arriving at 11:10pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Sat, Oct 3 at 5:05am from Los Angeles, arriving at 6:45pm in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Tue, Sep 29 at 8:45pm from Chicago, returning on Sat, Oct 3 at 5:05am from Los Angeles priced at $22780% less than typical$227
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Tue, Sep 22 at 8:45pm from Chicago, arriving at 11:10pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Mon, Oct 5 at 9:50pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Tue, Oct 6 at 8:15am in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Tue, Sep 22 at 8:45pm from Chicago, returning on Mon, Oct 5 at 9:50pm from Los Angeles priced at $24780% less than typical$247
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Tue, Sep 22 at 10:15am from Chicago, arriving at 12:35pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Mon, Oct 5 at 9:50pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Tue, Oct 6 at 11:20am in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Tue, Sep 22 at 10:15am from Chicago, returning on Mon, Oct 5 at 9:50pm from Los Angeles priced at $24780% less than typical$247
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sat, Sep 19 at 2:50pm from Chicago, arriving at 5:05pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Wed, Sep 23 at 6:10am from Los Angeles, arriving at 3:20pm in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Sat, Sep 19 at 2:50pm from Chicago, returning on Wed, Sep 23 at 6:10am from Los Angeles priced at $29775% less than typical$297
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Origin airport | CHI-All Airports |
|---|---|
Destination airport | QLA-All Airports |
Airlines serving | Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United |
Distance | 1683 mi |
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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 October. 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 2026. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $64 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.
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