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Cheap flights Los Angeles — Chicago

Los Angeles (LAX, US) Chicago (MDW, US)
from $104 2 804 km ~3h 48m 32 flights found 2 airlines cheapest on Tuesday
Reverse route
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $104 on 09.12.2026
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Prices found for 29 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
09 Dec 2026, Wed
Frontier Airlines F9 4548
11:12
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
17:59
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
6h 47m 1 stop
Flightnetwork
$104
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19 Nov 2026, Thu
Southwest Airlines WN 2518
10:55
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
14:55
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
4h Direct
Farera
$116
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14 Dec 2026, Mon
Southwest Airlines WN 3310
10:55
ONT Ontario International Airport
14:40
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
3h 45m Direct
Farera
$117
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10 Dec 2026, Thu
Southwest Airlines WN 2518
10:55
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
14:55
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
4h Direct
Farera
$118
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02 Dec 2026, Wed
Frontier Airlines F9 2564
06:29
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
12:07
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
5h 38m 1 stop
Farera
$143
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02 Dec 2026, Wed
Southwest Airlines WN 2518
10:55
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
14:55
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
4h Direct
Farera
$188
View this ticket
Route characteristics
Distance
2 804 km
Flight time
3h 48m
Time difference
+2h
Minimum price
from $104 (09.12.2026)
Average price
$171
Maximum price
$371
Departures per week
3
Cheapest day
Tuesday
Departure airports (2)
LAX Los Angeles International Airport ONT Ontario International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
Airlines (2)
F9 Frontier Airlines WN Southwest Airlines
Agencies (5)
Farera Flightnetwork Trip.com Tickets Авиасейлс
Prices by day of week
Monday
$117
avg $117
Wednesday
$104
avg $145
Thursday
$116
avg $117
Price trend by month
November 2026
from $116
avg $116
1 flights
December 2026
from $104
avg $134
5 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 2
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Low-cost 9 flights · 8 days
$95
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Low-cost 23 flights · 20 days
$116
Where to buy tickets 5
Farera
22 tickets · 16 days
from $95
Flightnetwork
1 tickets · 1 days
from $104
Trip.com
5 tickets · 5 days
from $130
Tickets
2 tickets · 2 days
from $175
Авиасейлс
2 tickets · 2 days
from $185
Airports

From — Los Angeles (2)

  • LAX Los Angeles International Airport
  • ONT Ontario International Airport

To — Chicago (1)

  • MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Los Angeles — Chicago
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Approximate flight time — 3h 48m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The straight-line distance — 2 804 km.
How much do flights from Los Angeles to Chicago cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $104 on 09.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $171. Range: $104 — $371.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Chicago?
The difference — +2h.
From which airports does Los Angeles operate flights?
From Los Angeles: LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), ONT (Ontario International Airport).
To which airports in Chicago do flights arrive?
To Chicago: MDW (Chicago Midway International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 2 airlines: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $116. Total direct flights found: 4.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Tuesday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Los Angeles — Chicago

Flights Los Angeles — Chicago is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 2 804 km. Flight time 3h 48m. Time difference +2h.

From Los Angeles (LAX) flights depart from 2 airports: LAX, ONT. To Chicago (MDW) — 1 arrival airport: MDW.

2 airlines operate on this route: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $104 (09.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $171, ranging from $104 to $371. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Tuesday.

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