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

According to our data, Spirit Airlines has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 7% 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 82 per day as of January 2026. The most frequent departure time is 10:00a.m., with 45% of daily flights leaving at noon.

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Chicago delayed?

Historically, on average around 10% 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 164 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?

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

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

United Airlines and Delta 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 January 2026, 575 flights take off from Los Angeles and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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 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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12:59 a.m. - 9:12 a.m.

LAX

ORD

6h 13m

1 stop

9:20 p.m. - 11:46 p.m.

ORD

LAX

4h 26mdirect

C$ 276Spirit Airlines

Sun, 17 May - Wed, 27 May

9:39 a.m. - 3:42 p.m.

LAX

ORD

4h 03mdirect

7:41 a.m. - 6:38 p.m.

ORD

LAX

12h 57m

1 stop

C$ 294Spirit Airlines

Mon, 18 May - Wed, 27 May

12:42 p.m. - 6:54 p.m.

LAX

ORD

4h 12mdirect

12:54 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.

ORD

LAX

4h 41mdirect

C$ 323United Airlines

Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

8:15 a.m. - 2:27 p.m.

LAX

ORD

4h 12mdirect

8:03 p.m. - 10:44 p.m.

ORD

LAX

4h 41mdirect

C$ 324United Airlines

Wed, 8 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr

11:51 p.m. - 11:27 a.m.

LAX

ORD

9h 36m

1 stop

7:41 a.m. - 6:38 p.m.

ORD

LAX

12h 57m

1 stop

C$ 328Spirit Airlines

Mon, 18 May - Wed, 27 May

8:05 a.m. - 10:43 p.m.

LAX

ORD

12h 38m

1 stop

7:41 a.m. - 6:38 p.m.

ORD

LAX

12h 57m

1 stop

C$ 346Spirit Airlines

Mon, 18 May - Wed, 27 May

5:15 p.m. - 11:28 p.m.

LAX

ORD

4h 13mdirect

10:50 a.m. - 1:33 p.m.

ORD

LAX

4h 43mdirect

C$ 350United Airlines

Wed, 1 Apr - Sat, 4 Apr

11:02 p.m. - 5:15 a.m.

LAX

ORD

4h 13mdirect

4:00 p.m. - 6:39 p.m.

ORD

LAX

4h 39mdirect

C$ 351United Airlines

Thu, 2 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr

10:50 p.m. - 12:04 p.m.

LAX

ORD

11h 14m

1 stop

6:04 a.m. - 2:31 p.m.

ORD

LAX

10h 27m

1 stop

C$ 355JetBlue

Tue, 24 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

6:50 p.m. - 12:58 a.m.

LAX

ORD

4h 08mdirect

7:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.

ORD

LAX

4h 40mdirect

C$ 377United Airlines

Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

Spirit Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

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Spirit Airlines

17 May

LAX12:59 a.m.Los Angeles

6h 13m

1 stop

ORD9:12 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

27 May

ORD9:20 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 26m

LAX11:46 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 276

Spirit Airlines

18 May

LAX9:39 a.m.Los Angeles

4h 03m

ORD3:42 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

27 May

ORD7:41 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 57m

1 stop

LAX6:38 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 294

Spirit Airlines

18 May

LAX11:51 p.m.Los Angeles

9h 36m

1 stop

ORD11:27 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

27 May

ORD7:41 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 57m

1 stop

LAX6:38 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 328

Southwest flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

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Southwest

12 Mar

LAX5:30 a.m.Los Angeles

5h 45m

1 stop

ORD1:15 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

17 Mar

ORD7:00 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 25m

2 stops

LAX1:25 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 384

Southwest

14 Mar

LAX10:50 a.m.Los Angeles

10h 05m

2 stops

ORD10:55 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

17 Mar

ORD6:15 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 35m

1 stop

LAX10:50 a.m.Los Angeles

C$ 387

Southwest

22 Apr

LAX10:45 a.m.Los Angeles

10h 10m

2 stops

ORD10:55 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

30 Apr

ORD3:45 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 55m

1 stop

LAX10:40 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 403

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LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sun 17/5

12:59 a.m.-9:12 a.m.

1 stop6h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/5

9:20 p.m.-11:46 p.m.

Nonstop4h 26m

C$ 276

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Mon 18/5

9:39 a.m.-3:42 p.m.

Nonstop4h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/5

7:41 a.m.-6:38 p.m.

1 stop12h 57m

C$ 294

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 18/3

12:42 p.m.-6:54 p.m.

Nonstop4h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/3

12:54 p.m.-3:35 p.m.

Nonstop4h 41m

C$ 323

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 8/4

8:15 a.m.-2:27 p.m.

Nonstop4h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/4

8:03 p.m.-10:44 p.m.

Nonstop4h 41m

C$ 324

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Mon 18/5

11:51 p.m.-11:27 a.m.

1 stop9h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/5

7:41 a.m.-6:38 p.m.

1 stop12h 57m

C$ 328

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Mon 18/5

8:05 a.m.-10:43 p.m.

1 stop12h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/5

7:41 a.m.-6:38 p.m.

1 stop12h 57m

C$ 346

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 1/4

5:15 p.m.-11:28 p.m.

Nonstop4h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

10:50 a.m.-1:33 p.m.

Nonstop4h 43m

C$ 350

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Thu 2/4

11:02 p.m.-5:15 a.m.

Nonstop4h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

4:00 p.m.-6:39 p.m.

Nonstop4h 39m

C$ 351

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Tue 24/2

10:50 p.m.-12:04 p.m.

1 stop11h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

6:04 a.m.-2:31 p.m.

1 stop10h 27m

C$ 355

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Thu 12/3

6:50 p.m.-12:58 a.m.

Nonstop4h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

7:00 a.m.-9:40 a.m.

Nonstop4h 40m

C$ 377

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of August is another great option to travel to Chicago, with average flight prices from Los Angeles averaging around C$ 358.

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$ 215. 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$ 685. 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$ 408. 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$ 549 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$ 417 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$ 328 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 January 2026, prices for Los Angeles to Chicago flights are approximately 12% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	C$ 174
Fastest flight time	3h 48m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Chicago	3 airports

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is C$ 174. The best round-trip flight deal from Los Angeles to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 296.

The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Chicago takes 3h 48m

Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Chicago every day.

There are 3 airports in Chicago. From Los Angeles there are direct flights to 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 3h 48m 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 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 20.35% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-800 with 16.55%, Boeing 757-300 with 13.77%, and Airbus A320neo with 7.37%.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of August is another great option to travel to Chicago, with average flight prices from Los Angeles averaging around C$ 358.

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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 January 2026, prices for Los Angeles to Chicago flights are approximately 12% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

United Airlines and Delta 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 10% 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 164 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?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday 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, Spirit Airlines has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 7% 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 82 per day as of January 2026. The most frequent departure time is 10:00a.m., with 45% of daily flights leaving at noon.

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

As of January 2026, 575 flights take off from Los Angeles and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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