Cheap Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from ORD to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
The typical flight time between ORD and LAX is 4 hours and 28 minutes. Put them to good use and start counting down to those post-flight coldies!
Are there non-stop flights between O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) and LAX?
If your game plan is to march aboard, indulge in a few vinos, then hibernate till you hit the tarmac, a direct flight is the only way to go. American Airlines and United Airlines advertise nonstop routes from Chicago to Los Angeles, so your peaceful slumber won't be interrupted for even a second.
What airlines fly non-stop from O'Hare Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
You won't have to put up with annoying stopovers or resort to stodgy airport food if you're flying from Chicago to Los Angeles. You'll be able to find several airlines with direct flights. American Airlines (AA) is a popular choice, with 243 flights every month. Like to shop around? Go right ahead. Try United Airlines (UA), which offers 238 flights each month.
How many flights are flown between O'Hare Airport and LAX?
Choose from 18 flights between O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) and LAX each day. You'll have no dramas bagging a flight if you've made a lastminute decision to take off.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
Looking at lastminute.com.au travel demand in 2021, Wednesdays and Sundays are often the best days to book flights, when prices are generally at their cheapest. You may be tempted to wait to finalise your booking on Saturdays, but our data tells us ticket prices are actually highest on Saturdays. Something to consider when planning your next holiday!
What is the cheapest month to fly?
Here's the lowdown on the lowest airfares: May is the cheapest month to fly. When looking at 2021 flight demand on lastminute.com.au, flights departing in May generally have the lowest ticket prices. As for the most expensive month to fly, our demand data found that on average, airfares are highest in December.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Itching to book your dream trip? We totally get it. You can start looking at flights on lastminute.com.au as early as 12 months in advance, but just keep in mind some airlines may not release all their available fares that early. But good news for last minute travellers, with 2021 lastminute.com.au data proving spontaneous travellers can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing just 1 week prior to travel.*According to flight demand on lastminute.com.au from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
O'Hare Intl. to Los Angeles Intl. Flight
Origin airport
O'Hare Intl.
Origin city name
Chicago
Destination airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Destination city name
Los Angeles
Number of airlines serving
4
Popular airline
United
Distance
2785 km

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