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- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sun, Mar 22 at 9:35pm from Chicago, arriving on Mon, Mar 23 at 12:10am in Los Angeles.Returning on Sat, Mar 28 at 11:30pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Sun, Mar 29 at 8:53am in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Sun, Mar 22 at 9:35pm from Chicago, returning on Sat, Mar 28 at 11:30pm from Los Angeles priced at $36050% less than typical$360
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sun, Mar 15 at 6:30am from Chicago, arriving at 9:05am in Los Angeles.Returning on Thu, Mar 19 at 7:10am from Los Angeles, arriving at 6:05pm in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Sun, Mar 15 at 6:30am from Chicago, returning on Thu, Mar 19 at 7:10am from Los Angeles priced at $27755% less than typical$277
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Mon, Mar 9 at 8:50am from Chicago, arriving at 11:25am in Los Angeles.Returning on Sat, Mar 14 at 11:30pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Sun, Mar 15 at 8:53am in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Mon, Mar 9 at 8:50am from Chicago, returning on Sat, Mar 14 at 11:30pm from Los Angeles priced at $33445% less than typical$334
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sun, Mar 22 at 9:35pm from Chicago, arriving on Mon, Mar 23 at 12:10am in Los Angeles.Returning on Fri, Mar 27 at 8:10pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Sat, Mar 28 at 5:00am in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Sun, Mar 22 at 9:35pm from Chicago, returning on Fri, Mar 27 at 8:10pm from Los Angeles priced at $32855% less than typical$328
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Mon, Mar 30 at 9:30pm from Chicago, arriving on Tue, Mar 31 at 12:05am in Los Angeles.Returning on Sun, Apr 5 at 11:49pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Mon, Apr 6 at 5:57am in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Mon, Mar 30 at 9:30pm from Chicago, returning on Sun, Apr 5 at 11:49pm from Los Angeles priced at $33140% less than typical$331
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Mon, Mar 16 at 9:30pm from Chicago, arriving on Tue, Mar 17 at 12:05am in Los Angeles.Returning on Mon, Mar 23 at 9:40pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Tue, Mar 24 at 8:53am in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Mon, Mar 16 at 9:30pm from Chicago, returning on Mon, Mar 23 at 9:40pm from Los Angeles priced at $30745% less than typical$307
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sat, Mar 14 at 9:35pm from Chicago, arriving on Sun, Mar 15 at 12:10am in Los Angeles.Returning on Sat, Mar 21 at 5:35pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Sun, Mar 22 at 5:35am in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Sat, Mar 14 at 9:35pm from Chicago, returning on Sat, Mar 21 at 5:35pm from Los Angeles priced at $40645% less than typical$406
- Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sun, Mar 22 at 9:38pm from Chicago, arriving on Mon, Mar 23 at 12:16am in Los Angeles.Returning on Fri, Mar 27 at 8:10pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Sat, Mar 28 at 5:00am in Chicago.Select American Airlines flight departing on Sun, Mar 22 at 9:38pm from Chicago, returning on Fri, Mar 27 at 8:10pm from Los Angeles priced at $34740% less than typical$347
- Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sat, Mar 14 at 9:35pm from Chicago, arriving on Sun, Mar 15 at 12:10am in Los Angeles.Returning on Fri, Mar 20 at 3:50pm from Los Angeles, arriving at 9:40pm in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Sat, Mar 14 at 9:35pm from Chicago, returning on Fri, Mar 20 at 3:50pm from Los Angeles priced at $31150% less than typical$311
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles (CHI-QLA)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $44 for one-way flights and $88 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
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Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Los Angeles (QLA)
March is typically the cheapest month to fly
Travel information
Origin airport | O'Hare Intl. |
|---|---|
Destination airport | Los Angeles Intl. |
Airlines serving | Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United |
Roundtrip price | $88 |
Distance | 1740 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 April. 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 $44 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.
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