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Popular airlines from Chicago to Los Angeles

Today's featured flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles

Nonstop

Carry-on included

Lower price than typical

Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).
Departing on Mon, Sep 21 at 7:00am from Chicago, arriving at 9:15am in Los Angeles.
Returning on Sat, Oct 3 at 12:50am from Los Angeles, arriving at 9:10am in Chicago.
Southwest Airlines, nonstop.
80% less than typical

$247

Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Mon, Sep 21 at 7:00am from Chicago, returning on Sat, Oct 3 at 12:50am from Los Angeles priced at $247
Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).
Departing on Fri, Sep 4 at 8:45pm from Chicago, arriving at 11:10pm in Los Angeles.
Returning on Fri, Sep 11 at 5:15pm from Los Angeles, arriving at 11:10pm in Chicago.
Southwest Airlines, nonstop.
70% less than typical

$401

Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Fri, Sep 4 at 8:45pm from Chicago, returning on Fri, Sep 11 at 5:15pm from Los Angeles priced at $401
Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).
Departing on Tue, Sep 22 at 8:45pm from Chicago, arriving at 11:10pm in Los Angeles.
Returning on Mon, Sep 28 at 11:55pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Tue, Sep 29 at 5:55am in Chicago.
Southwest Airlines, nonstop.
75% less than typical

$257

Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Tue, Sep 22 at 8:45pm from Chicago, returning on Mon, Sep 28 at 11:55pm from Los Angeles priced at $257

Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).
Departing on Thu, Oct 1 at 7:00am from Chicago, arriving at 9:30am in Los Angeles.
Returning on Mon, Oct 5 at 10:20pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Tue, Oct 6 at 9:50am in Chicago.
Southwest Airlines, nonstop.
80% less than typical

$227

Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Thu, Oct 1 at 7:00am from Chicago, returning on Mon, Oct 5 at 10:20pm from Los Angeles priced at $227
Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).
Departing on Sun, Oct 11 at 6:55am from Chicago, arriving at 9:25am in Los Angeles.
Returning on Thu, Oct 15 at 8:55pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Fri, Oct 16 at 11:00am in Chicago.
Southwest Airlines, nonstop.
70% less than typical

$317

Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Sun, Oct 11 at 6:55am from Chicago, returning on Thu, Oct 15 at 8:55pm from Los Angeles priced at $317
Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX).
Departing on Fri, Sep 4 at 6:48pm from Chicago, arriving at 9:25pm in Los Angeles.
Returning on Tue, Sep 15 at 5:25pm from Los Angeles, arriving at 11:31pm in Chicago.
Delta, nonstop.
50% less than typical

$397

Select Delta flight departing on Fri, Sep 4 at 6:48pm from Chicago, returning on Tue, Sep 15 at 5:25pm from Los Angeles priced at $397
Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX).
Departing on Fri, Sep 4 at 3:22pm from Chicago, arriving at 5:44pm in Los Angeles.
Returning on Tue, Sep 15 at 11:38am from Los Angeles, arriving at 6:05pm in Chicago.
American Airlines, nonstop.
50% less than typical

$397

Select American Airlines flight departing on Fri, Sep 4 at 3:22pm from Chicago, returning on Tue, Sep 15 at 11:38am from Los Angeles priced at $397
Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX).
Departing on Fri, Sep 4 at 7:00am from Chicago, arriving at 9:21am in Los Angeles.
Returning on Tue, Sep 15 at 6:17pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Wed, Sep 16 at 12:30am in Chicago.
American Airlines, nonstop.
50% less than typical

$397

Select American Airlines flight departing on Fri, Sep 4 at 7:00am from Chicago, returning on Tue, Sep 15 at 6:17pm from Los Angeles priced at $397
Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX).
Departing on Thu, Oct 1 at 2:50pm from Chicago, arriving at 5:15pm in Los Angeles.
Returning on Sun, Oct 4 at 10:52pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Mon, Oct 5 at 5:00am in Chicago.
Delta, nonstop.
60% less than typical

$217

Select Delta flight departing on Thu, Oct 1 at 2:50pm from Chicago, returning on Sun, Oct 4 at 10:52pm from Los Angeles priced at $217

Alternative airports near Los Angeles

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

LAX

Los Angeles Intl.

20 min

Flights from $287

SNA

John Wayne

44 min

Flights from $305

ONT

Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.

Cheapest

44 min

Flights from $238

BUR

Bob Hope

Closest

18 min

Flights from $576

LGB

Long Beach Municipal

27 min

Flights from $398

Travel information

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 . 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 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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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

*Flight schedules are subject to change.

*Available to One Key members.

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