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Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles Starting at $43

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Frontier Airlines
From $51
Southwest Airlines
From $53
American Airlines
From $63
Spirit Airlines
From $88
Sun Country Airlines
From $94
Delta Air Lines
From $100
United Airlines
From $105
Alaska Airlines
From $107
Allegiant Air
From $141
Jetblue Airways
From $451
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Alternative Cheap Routes from Chicago to Los Angeles

Searching for potential routes that might be cheaper and faster? Check out these alternative flights from Chicago to Los Angeles.

  • Cheapest
    Southwest Airlines
    MDW
    06:25
    4h 30m
    Direct
    LAX
    08:55
    Midway International Airport - Los Angeles International Airport
    Wed, Apr 3Southwest Airlines
    $53
  • Spirit Airlines
    ORD
    17:06
    4h 37m
    Direct
    LAX
    19:43
    O'Hare International Airport - Los Angeles International Airport
    Tue, Apr 23Spirit Airlines
    $88
  • Allegiant Air
    RFD
    22:00
    19h 30m
    1 transfer
    LAX
    15:30
    Chicago Rockford International Airport - Los Angeles International Airport
    Mon, Apr 22Allegiant Air
    $141
  • Allegiant Air
    RFD
    22:00
    19h 30m
    1 transfer
    LAX
    15:30
    Chicago Rockford International Airport - Los Angeles International Airport
    Mon, Apr 22Allegiant Air
    $141
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Chicago (CHI) to Los Angeles (LAX) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from Chicago (CHI) to Los Angeles (LAX) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $293.
  • How long does it take to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Los Angeles (LAX) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 4 hours 26 minutes to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Los Angeles (LAX).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Los Angeles?

    • The distance from Los Angeles International Airport to downtown is about 19km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Ontario International Airport to downtown is about 59km. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by taxi.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago (CHI) to Los Angeles (LAX)?

Travel Info | Chicago to Los Angeles

Cheapest nonstop flight price

$42

Cheapest round-trip ticket price

$106

Off-season for travel

March

Peak season for travel

September