Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
None of the 4 airlines on the Chicago — Los Angeles route fly every day: United Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
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The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Los Angeles departs on 07/23/2026, is operated by Frontier Airlines and costs $64
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Chicago to Los Angeles departs on 07/16/2026, is operated by Frontier Airlines and costs $148
Fastest flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 4h 20m
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Chicago and Los Angeles is 2803km (1738 miles). The average flight duration is 5h 26m. There are 118 direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles. The time difference between Chicago and Los Angeles is 2h. Flights from Chicago begin at 5:00 AM. The latest flight from Chicago departs at 9:38 PM
The Chicago — Los Angeles route is served by a wide range of airlines: 6 in total, including United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Allegiant Air. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $64. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
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Chicago — Los Angeles
06/04/2026
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UA1363
starting at $215
Chicago — Los Angeles
08/02/2026
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AA1628
starting at $286
Chicago — Los Angeles
08/04/2026
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AA2364
starting at $286
Chicago — Los Angeles
08/06/2026
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WN1748
starting at $287
Chicago — Los Angeles
09/02/2026
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WN1241
starting at $240
Chicago — Los Angeles
09/26/2026
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AA3008
starting at $124
Chicago — Los Angeles
06/05/2026
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UA2361
starting at $280
Chicago — Los Angeles
06/06/2026
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UA2373
starting at $351
Chicago — Los Angeles
06/07/2026
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WN4637
starting at $231
Chicago — Los Angeles
06/24/2026
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AA2364
starting at $480
United Airlines
Mo, We, and Th
starting at $384
American Airlines
Mo, We, and Th
starting at $205
Frontier Airlines
Mo, We, and Th
starting at $67
Southwest Airlines
Mo, We, and Th
starting at $208
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The cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles according to data for the last 48 hours costs $64
Often the best time to buy tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles can be found flying in these months: September, July, August.
The fastest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles start from 4 hours 20 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Chicago — Los Angeles: United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines
The minimum one-way ticket price from Chicago to Los Angeles is $67 (September 2026), while the maximum is $146 (December 2026). On average, a ticket costs $103–$221.
Flight costs for Chicago — Los Angeles fluctuate noticeably — prices go up and down. There's no clear trend, but we've analyzed the data and found some benchmarks.
Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is August 2026–September 2026 — averaging $85. The most expensive is September 2026–December 2026 ($106). The difference reaches 20%.
With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is August 2026–September 2026, where you can save up to 20%.
Price spread on this route is 27.1%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.