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Frequently Asked Questions

When are flight tickets from Chicago (CHI) to Los Angeles (LAX) the cheapest?

Airlines adjust prices for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
How much do flights from Chicago (CHI) to Los Angeles (LAX) cost?

According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $260.
How long does it take to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Los Angeles (LAX) and what is the distance?

It takes around 4 hours 29 minutes to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Los Angeles (LAX).
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago (CHI) to Los Angeles (LAX)?

Airlines with flights from Chicago (CHI) to Los Angeles (LAX): Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Air Tahiti Nui, Malaysia Airlines, Air Canada, Gulf Air, Finnair, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways and All Nippon Airways.

How to find a cheap flight from Chicago to Los Angeles

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Being flexible with your dates to get the cheapest Chicago to Los Angeles ticket.

Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Chicago to Los Angeles airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Wed, May 28 at US$45 for one-way flights.

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Chicago to Los Angeles Flight Information

Cheapest one-way flight price	$46
Cheapest round-trip ticket price	$78
Off-season for travel	March
Peak season for travel	January
Flight distance	2,821.98 km
Average flight time	4 hours 29 minutes
Popular airline	United Airlines