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9:00 am - 11:39 amORD-LAX
4h 39mnonstop
7:15 pm - 6:07 amLAX-ORD
8h 52m1 stop
$71Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 12
9:00 am - 11:39 amORD-LAX
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7:15 pm - 6:07 amLAX-ORD
8h 52m1 stop
$72Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 12
9:00 am - 11:39 amORD-LAX
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$73Spirit Airlines
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$179American Airlines
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1:15 pm - 3:55 pmMDW-LAX
4h 40mnonstop
8:30 am - 2:35 pmLAX-MDW
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Tue, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 12
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5:55 am - 11:55 amLAX-MDW
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$208United Airlines
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3h 49mnonstop
$217American Airlines
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9:00 am - 11:39 amORD-LAX
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$38Spirit Airlines
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8h 30m1 stop
$54Frontier
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$54Frontier
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3:40 pm - 6:25 pmORD-LAX
4h 45mnonstop
$90United Airlines
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8:25 pm - 11:14 pmORD-LAX
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$99American Airlines
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12:55 pm - 3:32 pmORD-LAX
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$119United Airlines
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2:14 pm - 4:52 pmORD-LAX
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$209American Airlines
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$220Frontier
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$263Spirit Airlines
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8:34 am - 1:56 pmORD-LAX
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6h 30m1 stop
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3h 49mnonstop
$179American Airlines
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4h 34mnonstop
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$183American Airlines
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Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

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Spirit Airlines
Feb 11
ORD9:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 39m
LAX11:39 amLos Angeles
Feb 12
LAX7:15 pmLos Angeles
8h 52m
1 stop
ORD6:07 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Spirit Airlines
Feb 11
ORD9:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 39m
LAX11:39 amLos Angeles
Feb 12
LAX7:15 pmLos Angeles
8h 52m
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ORD6:07 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Spirit Airlines
Feb 11
ORD9:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 39m
LAX11:39 amLos Angeles
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LAX5:55 pmLos Angeles
10h 12m
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ORD6:07 amChicago O'Hare Intl

American Airlines flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

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American Airlines
Feb 22
ORD5:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 42m
LAX8:22 pmLos Angeles
Feb 24
LAX12:25 amLos Angeles
3h 49m
ORD6:14 amChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Feb 12
ORD7:18 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 36m
LAX9:54 amLos Angeles
Feb 14
LAX12:25 amLos Angeles
3h 49m
ORD6:14 amChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Feb 3
ORD2:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 38m
LAX4:52 pmLos Angeles
Feb 11
LAX6:00 amLos Angeles
4h 09m
ORD12:09 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from Chicago, with most prices found around $229. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to Los Angeles from Chicago during October instead. Flights to Los Angeles in October, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $245.

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Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Los Angeles is in the evening. Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles during this time can be as low as $251. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to Los Angeles, so prices are often more expensive at around $317 per ticket.

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$38

Fastest flight time

4h 30m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Los Angeles

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $38. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $71.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 4h 30m
Direct flights go from Chicago to Los Angeles every day.
There is 1 airport near Los Angeles: Los Angeles (LAX)

  • How far is Chicago to Los Angeles by plane?

    Los Angeles is 1744.8 mi away from Chicago. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 4h 36m.

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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Los Angeles Airport.

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    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Los Angeles Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Los Angeles Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Allegiant AirPriceFrom $54Free CancellationRating
7.3
799 reviews
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6.3
8,074 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $108Free CancellationRating
6.0
3,428 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $137Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,942 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $147Free CancellationRating
7.0
379 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $152Free CancellationRating
8.1
4,650 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $177Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,501 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $206Free CancellationRating
8.0
9,631 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Chicago to Los Angeles

    Southwest flies from Chicago to Los Angeles around 20 times per week, with 4,650 momondo users rating the airline 8.1/10. The cheapest Southwest deal from Chicago to Los Angeles in the last 72 hours was $152 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $428 for Southwest flights on this route.

  • United Airlines Flights From Chicago to Los Angeles

    United Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. United Airlines flight deals for Chicago to Los Angeles start from as low as $137 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $310. United Airlines operates 36 flights to Los Angeles from Chicago in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 8,942 reviews.


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