Route guide · 1,745 miles
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
ORD → LAX · Nonstop 4h 3m · Live round-trip fares
The run from Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1,745 miles of sky, and ticket prices on it are anything but steady. One week can cost double the next. Booking about 3–6 weeks in advance — and watching fares with a free Airfare Deal alert — is how regulars on this route keep costs down.
Live fares for ORD → LAX are updating. Use the search below for real-time prices.
Search live pricesNonstop flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
Want to skip the layover? Nonstops from Chicago to Los Angeles are flown by United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, getting you there in about 4h 3m. For the lowest fares, book around 3–6 weeks before departure — last-minute nonstops on this route rarely come cheap.
Booking insights: Chicago → Los Angeles
- Distance: 1,745 miles · nonstop flight time: 4h 3m.
- Cheapest upcoming week in the live data starts around Nov 5, with fares from $92.
- Of the months we're tracking right now, November 2026 has the lowest fares, starting at $92.
- Rule of thumb for this route: the sweet spot is usually 3–6 weeks before departure.
- Tuesday and Wednesday departures usually undercut Friday and Sunday fares on routes like this one.
- Set a free Airfare Deal alert instead of checking daily — the best fares can sell out in hours.
Price trend
Cheapest departure weeks ahead
Departing around Nov 5 is currently the cheapest window — about $29 less than the nearest weeks. Based on recent fares found for this route; prices change quickly.
Cheapest month · Chicago → Los Angeles
November 2026
Every date's recent round-trip fare, at a glance.
Fares from
$92
Cheapest: Fri, Nov 6 — $92 · Priciest: Nov 8 — $137
Get this fare →Recent fares found for specific dates in November 2026. Blank days had no recent fare in our data — ask our team and we'll check them for you.
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Chicago to Los Angeles flight FAQs
How long is the flight from ORD to LAX?
Plan on about 4h 3m in the air for a nonstop from Chicago to Los Angeles — the route runs roughly 1,745 miles. Connecting flights typically add 2–4 hours.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Yes — look for United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines on this route. Nonstop seats are usually priced best 3–6 weeks before departure.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Of the months we're tracking right now, November 2026 has the lowest fares from Chicago to Los Angeles, starting at $92. Fares update as new data comes in, so it's worth setting a free alert for your dates.
How much are last minute flights from ORD to LAX?
Book inside the final week and you'll usually pay a premium on ORD to LAX. Fares booked 3–6 weeks ahead are almost always kinder.
What is a good round-trip deal from Chicago to Los Angeles?
A good deal is anything at or below the recent fares shown above. Set a free Airfare Deal alert and we'll ping you the moment fares drop.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?
The main carriers on this route are United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines. Comparing all of them on the live search below usually surfaces the lowest fare for your dates.
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