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£68 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago departing on 23/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£130
Overall average: £221
Spirit Airlines
Tue 21/4Wed 29/4
LAX - ORD • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£68
Typical prices: £96-£185
Spirit Airlines
Mon 23/2
LAX - ORD • 1 stop
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American's Basic Economy includes Group 9 boarding.
The CTA Blue Line links O'Hare to downtown Chicago.
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago (LAX-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Los Angeles to Chicago 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 return flight deals from Los Angeles to Chicago

Tue, 21 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Spirit Airlines Logo
00:51 - 06:46
LAX
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ORD
3h 55mdirect
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06:00 - 08:34
ORD
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LAX
4h 34mdirect
£130Spirit Airlines
Tue, 28 Apr - Fri, 8 May
Frontier Logo
23:36 - 05:50
LAX
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ORD
4h 14mdirect
Frontier Logo
19:21 - 22:06
ORD
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LAX
4h 45mdirect
£131Frontier
Tue, 28 Apr - Thu, 7 May
Frontier Logo
23:36 - 05:50
LAX
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ORD
4h 14mdirect
Frontier Logo
05:25 - 11:24
ORD
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LAX
7h 59m
1 stop
£132Frontier
Thu, 30 Apr - Fri, 8 May
Frontier Logo
23:36 - 05:50
LAX
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ORD
4h 14mdirect
Frontier Logo
19:21 - 22:06
ORD
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LAX
4h 45mdirect
£133Frontier
Thu, 30 Apr - Mon, 11 May
Frontier Logo
18:06 - 06:47
LAX
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ORD
10h 41m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
19:21 - 22:06
ORD
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LAX
4h 45mdirect
£133Frontier
Tue, 28 Apr - Mon, 11 May
Frontier Logo
22:07 - 10:44
LAX
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ORD
10h 37m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
05:25 - 11:24
ORD
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LAX
7h 59m
1 stop
£134Frontier
Tue, 28 Apr - Thu, 27 Aug
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23:36 - 05:50
LAX
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ORD
4h 14mdirect
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21:02 - 23:28
ORD
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LAX
4h 26mdirect
£135Multiple Airlines
Thu, 30 Apr - Mon, 31 Aug
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23:36 - 05:50
LAX
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ORD
4h 14mdirect
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06:00 - 08:26
ORD
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LAX
4h 26mdirect
£136Multiple Airlines
Thu, 30 Apr - Sat, 30 May
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15:03 - 00:52
LAX
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ORD
7h 49m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:34
ORD
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LAX
4h 34mdirect
£137Multiple Airlines
Tue, 12 May - Wed, 20 May
Frontier Logo
23:36 - 05:50
LAX
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ORD
4h 14mdirect
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16:21 - 22:26
ORD
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LAX
8h 05m
1 stop
£141Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Chicago 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 Los Angeles to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chicago on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost £187 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £273 and £255 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Chicago

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£68
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Los Angeles to Chicago 
FrancisFlew with United Airlines
LAX
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ORD
Sept 2024
Check the weather, or bring a. Raincoat! Being from sunny California, I forget it isn’t always sunshine in other states!
ShirleyFlew with United Airlines
LAX
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ORD
May 2024
Check-in using the United AirLines app to access your boarding pass. Arrive at least two hours early at LAX airport.

FAQs for booking Los Angeles to Chicago flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was £68 for a one-way ticket and £130 for a return.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Chicago flight route: American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines, Delta, and Iberia.

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

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Chicago flight route.

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

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

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

    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 Los Angeles to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chicago?

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

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

    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 Chicago from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Chicago to Los Angeles? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £192 or less one-way and £203 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top airline flying from Los Angeles to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.3
Spirit AirlinesOverall score based on 8384 reviews
7.0Crew
5.9Comfort
5.0Entertainment
6.6Boarding
5.1Food
Airline reviews

Not seat assigned because overbooking. We could go because some people decided to give their seats.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jan 2026
MIA - ORD
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Not seat assigned because overbooking. We could go because some people decided to give their seats.

For the price of the fare, there really isn’t much to complain about.

The flights were very uncomfortable the seats don't have much leg room at all and they are pretty hard as well.

Our outgoing flight was cancelled two hours before boarding and Spirit was not able to get us onto another flight. Their customer service was slow and unhelpful.

spirit delayed my first flight 9 hours and then cancelled my flight back home. Very disappointed with their service.

Late taking off. ATC sent us circling around Chicago for almost an hour, after landing taxied for 40 minutes.

I waited for 4+ extra hours to even board when i was fighting off a cold. So i was sitting there in the airport with a fever and chills while spirit wasted my time. Then once on the plane we had at least an extra hour of taxiing before and after takeoff. Really poor airline, no amenities to speak of, and a lack of organization that will just ruin your experience.

Terrible. They cancelled the flight at the last minute after I had checked in at the airport and then told me they could only put me on a flight after 7 days. Pathetic.

Flight was on time. Friendly crew. Gate agents in the other hand were very unfriendly.

Bought round trip tickets. Ended up upgrading to first class. Both flights were new planes but hadn’t been equipped with WiFi and there were no charging ports at my seat despite it being new and first class accommodations.

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