ORD - LAX

C$ 84 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

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Cheap Flight Deals from Chicago to Los Angeles (ORD-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Los Angeles.
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United Airlines Logo
6:22 p.m. - 8:54 p.m.ORD-LAX
4h 32mdirect
United Airlines Logo
2:01 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.LAX-ORD
4h 24mdirect
C$ 302United Airlines
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Wed, 2 Jul - Tue, 8 Jul
United Airlines Logo
9:05 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.ORD-LAX
4h 35mdirect
United Airlines Logo
12:37 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.LAX-ORD
4h 18mdirect
C$ 306United Airlines
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Wed, 6 Aug - Wed, 13 Aug
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 a.m. - 2:46 p.m.ORD-LAX
8h 46m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:45 p.m. - 5:40 a.m.LAX-ORD
8h 55m1 stop
C$ 325Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 10 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 1:06 p.m.ORD-LAX
8h 06m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
2:06 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.LAX-ORD
7h 44m1 stop
C$ 328Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, 30 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:18 p.m. - 7:34 a.m.ORD-LAX
14h 16m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 7:42 p.m.LAX-ORD
10h 42m1 stop
C$ 332Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 16 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 3:24 p.m.ORD-LAX
10h 24m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:45 p.m. - 5:40 a.m.LAX-ORD
8h 55m1 stop
C$ 342Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, 24 May - Sat, 24 May
American Airlines Logo
8:40 p.m. - 11:20 p.m.ORD-LAX
4h 40mdirect
American Airlines Logo
12:45 a.m. - 6:56 a.m.LAX-ORD
4h 11mdirect
C$ 346American Airlines
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Wed, 23 Jul - Sat, 26 Jul
Delta Logo
5:15 p.m. - 10:51 p.m.ORD-LAX
7h 36m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:20 a.m. - 10:03 a.m.LAX-ORD
7h 43m1 stop
C$ 356Delta
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Sat, 7 Jun - Fri, 13 Jun
Delta Logo
5:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.ORD-LAX
7h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:50 a.m. - 8:34 a.m.LAX-ORD
5h 44m1 stop
C$ 363Delta
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Sat, 10 May - Fri, 16 May
American Airlines Logo
5:05 p.m. - 9:51 p.m.ORD-LAX
6h 46m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:30 a.m. - 6:39 a.m.LAX-ORD
4h 09mdirect
C$ 540American Airlines
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Mon, 2 Jun - Wed, 4 Jun

Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Los Angeles

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
ORD

Expect long security lines at ORD during peak times. Arrive early to ensure a smooth departure experience.

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LAX

For a quick exit, use the LAX FlyAway bus to reach Downtown L.A. or Van Nuys efficiently.

Read more about LAXby Stefanie Waldek
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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Chicago to Los Angeles, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost C$ 317 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 501 and C$ 481 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of C$ 904, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

C$ 84
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Chicago to Los Angeles 
StephanieFlew with Spirit AirlinesORD-LAXApr 2025
Don’t go to LA and definitely don’t go to LA on Spirit. If I could give negative stars, I would.
MikeFlew with American AirlinesORD-LAXSep 2024
Arrive early, grab a bottle of soda before getting on the plane and open it in the terminal. If you wait until flying the pressure will decarbonize the drink.
GerryFlew with United AirlinesORD-LAXJan 2024
The one unfortunate item with this flight, because the flight was full, everyone in group 3 and more had to tag their carry on luggage and have it checked. I my opinion, there was lots of available space on the plane for pack packs, coats etc that could all have been put under the seat. We cannot give up our carry on because of the medical needs

FAQs for booking Chicago to Los Angeles flights

  • Are there any public transportation options from LAX airport to Los Angeles?

    There are various ground transportation options to get you in and out of LAX, including FlyAway buses, the Metro Green Line train, taxicabs, door-to-door shuttle vans, local city buses, and rental cars. A free shuttle bus provides non-stop transportation services from LAX to numerous neighborhoods in Los Angeles. If you want to get to the city quickly, opt for a taxicab or a rental car—it will take you about 30min with moderate highway traffic.

  • Can I fly direct from O’Hare International (ORD) to LAX?

    Luckily, United and American are two major airlines that offer non-stop O’Hare Airport to LAX flight deals to travelers working on a tight schedule. Additionally, the two airlines and other major airlines, such as Spirit, Frontier, Delta, and Alaska, offer cheap flight deals with one layover at Denver International Airport (DEN), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Broward County, Florida.

  • Are there parking options at O’Hare Airport (ORD)?

    O’Hare Airport (ORD) provides over 200 parking slots across all terminals. Parking charges range from hourly, daily, long-term economic parking to valet services. There are various signs on the roadways that direct you to each of these parking lots as you approach the airport.

  • Are there any special services for the disabled at O’Hare Airport (ORD)?

    If you are disabled or traveling with a disabled passenger, be sure to contact and notify your airline in advance. All the terminals are designed to accommodate people with special needs. For instance, the CTA Blue Line train that connects the city center and the airport has an elevator that links it to the airport; there are hook-ups for operator-assisted Teletypewriters (TTY) available for travelers 24/7; around 250 parking facilities have accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities, and guide dogs are allowed inside the terminals as long as they are on a leash.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles was C$ 61 for a one-way ticket and C$ 218 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 336 or less round-trip.
  • When flying to Los Angles from Chicago, there are a number of airports you can use. They include Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Dupage County Airport (DPA), Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), and more. Among them, O’Hare International Airport (ORD), located about 14 miles from the loop, is the region’s primary airport, which happens to be in the top ten world’s busiest flight hubs.
  • Located west of Los Angeles, LAX is approximately 18 miles from downtown LA and is open to the public round the clock.
  • There are several eateries within O’Hare Airport (ORD) where you can grab a bite and or quench your thirst before your flight. Some of the on-site O’Hare standouts include Beaudevin, Billy Goat Tavern, and Berghoff café.
  • If you are exhausted and need to rest at LAX, there is a great carpeted floor and comfortable couches and chairs for travelers across all terminals. However, if you want a little more comfort, you can access some of the airport’s best lounges, such as the American Airlines Admirals Club located in Terminal 4, Oneworld Business Lounge located along 1 World Way, Alaska Lounge in Terminal 6, and others. You can purchase a day pass, subscribe to an annual membership, or make your payments at the lounge door.
  • Are you traveling from O’Hare Airport (ORD) with your family? Transportation Security Administration has developed several tips to make security screening easier and quicker for parents with children. Besides, there are several changing stations for children in most restrooms across the terminals in the airport. Nursing mothers also have a great private room specially designated for them across all terminals (from Terminal 1 to Terminal 5 and at the Multi-Modal Facilities on the north and south side), equipped with a sink and a wash area.
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Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +25 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +26 more

Tuesday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +24 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +25 more

Wednesday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +23 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +24 more

Thursday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +24 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +25 more

Friday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +25 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +26 more

Saturday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +24 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +25 more

Sunday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +25 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +26 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +25 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +26 more

Tuesday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +24 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +25 more

Wednesday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +24 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +25 more

Thursday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +24 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +25 more

Friday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +25 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +26 more

Saturday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +25 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +26 more

Sunday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +25 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +26 more

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