What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to Chicago

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Chicago on average per week?

As of December 2025, 609 flights take off from Los Angeles and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to Chicago flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to Chicago flights?

According to our data, United Airlines has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 6% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Chicago on average per day?

The number of flights available between Los Angeles and Chicago is 87 per day as of December 2025. The most frequent departure time is 10:00a.m., with 53% of daily flights leaving at noon.

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Chicago delayed?

Historically, on average around 9% of flights between Los Angeles and Chicago have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 160 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago?

Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago?

The number of operators available for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago is 1 as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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11:05 p.m. - 5:15 a.m.

LAX

ORD

4h 10mdirect

10:41 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

ORD

LAX

4h 49mdirect

C$ 220United Airlines

Sat, 17 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan

10:27 p.m. - 4:37 a.m.

LAX

ORD

4h 10mdirect

7:57 p.m. - 10:43 p.m.

ORD

LAX

4h 46mdirect

C$ 275United Airlines

Wed, 31 Dec - Thu, 1 Jan

10:27 p.m. - 4:37 a.m.

LAX

ORD

4h 10mdirect

10:00 p.m. - 12:49 a.m.

ORD

LAX

4h 49mdirect

C$ 280United Airlines

Thu, 25 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec

2:15 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.

LAX

ORD

4h 10mdirect

1:00 p.m. - 3:31 p.m.

ORD

LAX

4h 31mdirect

C$ 294United Airlines

Wed, 14 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan

10:48 a.m. - 5:02 p.m.

LAX

ORD

4h 14mdirect

8:10 p.m. - 10:56 p.m.

ORD

LAX

4h 46mdirect

C$ 321United Airlines

Mon, 12 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan

12:30 a.m. - 6:30 a.m.

LAX

ORD

4h 00mdirect

1:00 p.m. - 3:31 p.m.

ORD

LAX

4h 31mdirect

C$ 344United Airlines

Fri, 16 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

6:00 a.m. - 4:44 p.m.

LAX

ORD

8h 44m1 stop

8:50 a.m. - 2:01 p.m.

ORD

LAX

7h 11m1 stop

C$ 355Delta

Sat, 17 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

6:15 a.m. - 7:36 p.m.

LAX

ORD

11h 21m1 stop

8:45 a.m. - 5:27 p.m.

ORD

LAX

10h 42m1 stop

C$ 361JetBlue

Tue, 27 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb

11:05 p.m. - 5:15 a.m.

LAX

ORD

4h 10mdirect

10:41 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

ORD

LAX

4h 49mdirect

C$ 365United Airlines

Thu, 15 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan

4:49 p.m. - 10:59 p.m.

LAX

ORD

4h 10mdirect

8:10 p.m. - 10:57 p.m.

ORD

LAX

4h 47mdirect

C$ 369United Airlines

Wed, 7 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan

JetBlue flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

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JetBlue

27 Jan

LAX6:15 a.m.Los Angeles

11h 21m

1 stop

ORD7:36 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

6 Feb

ORD8:45 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 42m

1 stop

LAX5:27 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 361

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27 Jan

LAX8:00 a.m.Los Angeles

9h 36m

1 stop

ORD7:36 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

2 Feb

ORD8:29 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 10m

1 stop

LAX5:39 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 391

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25 Jan

LAX8:00 a.m.Los Angeles

9h 36m

1 stop

ORD7:36 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

28 Feb

ORD12:51 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 01m

1 stop

LAX8:52 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 398

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Delta flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

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Delta

17 Jan

LAX6:00 a.m.Los Angeles

8h 44m

1 stop

ORD4:44 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

20 Jan

ORD8:50 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 11m

1 stop

LAX2:01 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 355

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25 Dec

LAX8:25 a.m.Los Angeles

9h 13m

1 stop

ORD7:38 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

6 Jan

ORD2:20 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 01m

1 stop

LAX10:21 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 446

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Delta

14 Jan

LAX9:55 a.m.Los Angeles

9h 57m

2 stops

ORD9:52 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

18 Jan

ORD5:30 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 41m

1 stop

LAX12:11 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 449

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LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sat 17/1

11:05 p.m.-5:15 a.m.

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/1

10:41 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Nonstop4h 49m

C$ 220

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

10:27 p.m.-4:37 a.m.

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/1

7:57 p.m.-10:43 p.m.

Nonstop4h 46m

C$ 275

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Thu 25/12

10:27 p.m.-4:37 a.m.

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

10:00 p.m.-12:49 a.m.

Nonstop4h 49m

C$ 280

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 14/1

2:15 p.m.-8:25 p.m.

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/1

1:00 p.m.-3:31 p.m.

Nonstop4h 31m

C$ 294

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

10:48 a.m.-5:02 p.m.

Nonstop4h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/1

8:10 p.m.-10:56 p.m.

Nonstop4h 46m

C$ 321

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Fri 16/1

12:30 a.m.-6:30 a.m.

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/1

1:00 p.m.-3:31 p.m.

Nonstop4h 31m

C$ 344

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sat 17/1

6:00 a.m.-4:44 p.m.

1 stop8h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/1

8:50 a.m.-2:01 p.m.

1 stop7h 11m

C$ 355

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Tue 27/1

6:15 a.m.-7:36 p.m.

1 stop11h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/2

8:45 a.m.-5:27 p.m.

1 stop10h 42m

C$ 361

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Thu 15/1

11:05 p.m.-5:15 a.m.

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/1

10:41 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Nonstop4h 49m

C$ 365

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 7/1

4:49 p.m.-10:59 p.m.

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/1

8:10 p.m.-10:57 p.m.

Nonstop4h 47m

C$ 369

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of February is another great option to travel to Chicago, with average flight prices from Los Angeles averaging around C$ 355.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as C$ 321. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around C$ 695. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Chicago.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago when you can find flight prices for as low as C$ 471. Flying to Chicago in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to Chicago, so prices are often more expensive at around C$ 651 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Chicago flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around C$ 411 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Los Angeles for as low as C$ 337 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Los Angeles to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Los Angeles to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to Chicago flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Los Angeles to Chicago.

How have Los Angeles to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Los Angeles to Chicago flights are approximately 20% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

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Fastest flight time	4h 06m
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Airports in Chicago	1 airport

The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Chicago takes 4h 06m

Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Chicago every day.

There is 1 airport near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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How far is Los Angeles to Chicago by plane?
Chicago is 2808.0 km away from Los Angeles. Typically, this will take 4h 00m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago?
The number of operators available for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago is 1 as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Los Angeles and Chicago, the leading plane model is Airbus A321neo, making up 18.77% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-800 with 14.40%, Boeing 757-300 with 11.60%, and Airbus A320neo with 7.44%.

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Spirit Airlines Flights From Los Angeles to Chicago
Spirit Airlines flight deals from Los Angeles to Chicago start from C$ 215 round-trip. Over the 7 Spirit Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually C$ 509 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of February is another great option to travel to Chicago, with average flight prices from Los Angeles averaging around C$ 355.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Chicago flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

What cabin class options are available on Los Angeles to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Los Angeles to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to Chicago flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Los Angeles to Chicago.

How have Los Angeles to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Los Angeles to Chicago flights are approximately 20% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to Chicago

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Chicago delayed?

Historically, on average around 9% of flights between Los Angeles and Chicago have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 160 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to Chicago flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to Chicago flights?

According to our data, United Airlines has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 6% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Chicago on average per day?

The number of flights available between Los Angeles and Chicago is 87 per day as of December 2025. The most frequent departure time is 10:00a.m., with 53% of daily flights leaving at noon.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Chicago on average per week?

As of December 2025, 609 flights take off from Los Angeles and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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