ORD - LAX

C$ 138 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 327
Overall average: C$ 446
United Airlines
Tue 10/3Tue 17/3
ORD - LAX • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 138
Typical prices: C$ 149-C$ 354
Frontier
Tue 10/3
ORD - LAX • 2 stops
Our travellers' advice
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Expect long security lines at ORD during peak times.
For a quick exit, use the LAX FlyAway bus to downtown.
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Cheapest • from C$ 327 (round-trip)
Spirit Airlines
Best reviews • 6.3 score
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3 weeks
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Cheap Flights 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles

Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
United Airlines Logo
12:54 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
ORD
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LAX
4h 41mdirect
United Airlines Logo
11:10 p.m. - 5:18 a.m.
LAX
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ORD
4h 08mdirect
C$ 327United Airlines
Fri, 13 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
United Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 9:43 a.m.
ORD
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LAX
4h 43mdirect
United Airlines Logo
10:55 a.m. - 5:05 p.m.
LAX
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ORD
4h 10mdirect
C$ 354United Airlines
Thu, 21 May - Wed, 27 May
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:20 p.m. - 11:46 p.m.
ORD
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LAX
4h 26mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:39 a.m. - 3:42 p.m.
LAX
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ORD
4h 03mdirect
C$ 356Spirit Airlines
Sat, 28 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr
JetBlue Logo
12:20 p.m. - 8:31 p.m.
ORD
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LAX
10h 11m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
7:10 a.m. - 9:32 p.m.
LAX
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ORD
12h 22m
1 stop
C$ 359JetBlue
Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
United Airlines Logo
8:07 p.m. - 10:59 p.m.
ORD
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LAX
4h 52mdirect
United Airlines Logo
12:42 p.m. - 6:54 p.m.
LAX
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ORD
4h 12mdirect
C$ 371United Airlines
Tue, 7 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
United Airlines Logo
10:50 a.m. - 1:33 p.m.
ORD
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LAX
4h 43mdirect
United Airlines Logo
12:41 p.m. - 6:54 p.m.
LAX
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ORD
4h 13mdirect
C$ 373United Airlines
Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
United Airlines Logo
6:20 p.m. - 9:12 p.m.
ORD
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LAX
4h 52mdirect
United Airlines Logo
11:10 p.m. - 5:18 a.m.
LAX
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ORD
4h 08mdirect
C$ 381United Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:41 a.m. - 6:38 p.m.
ORD
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LAX
12h 57m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:51 p.m. - 11:27 a.m.
LAX
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ORD
9h 36m
1 stop
C$ 389Spirit Airlines
Sun, 8 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
JetBlue Logo
7:40 a.m. - 5:39 p.m.
ORD
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LAX
11h 59m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
9:10 p.m. - 9:10 a.m.
LAX
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ORD
10h 00m
1 stop
C$ 391JetBlue
Fri, 6 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
JetBlue Logo
12:41 p.m. - 11:35 p.m.
ORD
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LAX
12h 54m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
11:55 p.m. - 11:25 a.m.
LAX
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ORD
9h 30m
1 stop
C$ 396JetBlue
Booking Insights

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, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday 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$ 293 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 493 and C$ 446 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 287 on average.

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, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Los Angeles

 
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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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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 138
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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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.
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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$ 138 for a one-way ticket and C$ 327 for a round-trip.

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

    American Airlines, JetBlue, 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 A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Los Angeles flight 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.

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$ 281 or less one-way.
  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl 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

American Airlines,United Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Chicago to Los Angeles

 
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6.3
Spirit AirlinesOverall score based on 8370 reviews
6.6Boarding
4.9Entertainment
5.9Comfort
7.0Crew
5.1Food
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Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
LAS - LAX
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Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

My luggage didn’t arrive at LAX, so that wasn’t a good experience.

I was never aware that I had to pay $100 per luggage to them on the plane that are simply carry-ons. This is discriminatory and I’m going to be alerting my entire family and friends and my Instagram following up over 75,000 of this issue and misunderstanding, including mismanaging.

Cancelled my flight last minute and did not help me rebook. It was a horrible experience.

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Chicago to Los Angeles

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Chicago (ORD)
Los Angeles (LAX)