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Cheap flights Chicago — Los Angeles

Chicago (MDW, US) Los Angeles (LAX, US)
from $115 2 804 km ~3h 48m 28 flights found 2 airlines cheapest on Monday
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How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $115 on 11.12.2026
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Prices found for 39 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
11 Dec 2026, Fri
Southwest Airlines WN 1138
19:45
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
00:05
ONT Ontario International Airport
4h 20m Direct
Farera
$115
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15 Jan 2027, Fri
Frontier Airlines F9 2144
02:34
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
10:14
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
7h 40m 1 stop
Farera
$118
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22 Jan 2027, Fri
Southwest Airlines WN 2641
00:45
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
05:10
ONT Ontario International Airport
4h 25m Direct
Farera
$118
View this ticket
23 Jan 2027, Sat
Southwest Airlines WN 2641
00:45
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
05:10
ONT Ontario International Airport
4h 25m Direct
Farera
$118
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22 Dec 2026, Tue
Southwest Airlines WN 2950
14:10
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
18:40
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
4h 30m Direct
Farera
$123
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20 Jan 2027, Wed
Southwest Airlines WN 2681
04:35
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
09:05
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
4h 30m Direct
Trip.com
$123
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Route characteristics
Distance
2 804 km
Flight time
3h 48m
Time difference
-2h
Minimum price
from $115 (11.12.2026)
Average price
$162
Maximum price
$333
Departures per week
2
Cheapest day
Monday
Departure airports (1)
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
Arrival airports (3)
LAX Los Angeles International Airport LGB Long Beach Airport ONT Ontario International Airport
Airlines (2)
F9 Frontier Airlines WN Southwest Airlines
Agencies (7)
Farera Trip.com Kiwi.com Tickets Biletix Clickavia City.Travel
Prices by day of week
Tuesday
$123
avg $123
Wednesday
$123
avg $123
Friday
$115
avg $117
Saturday
$118
avg $118
Price trend by month
December 2026
from $115
avg $119
2 flights
January 2027
from $118
avg $119
4 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 2
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Low-cost 8 flights · 7 days
$111
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Low-cost 20 flights · 16 days
$115
Where to buy tickets 7
Farera
21 tickets · 13 days
from $111
Trip.com
2 tickets · 2 days
from $123
Kiwi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $178
Tickets
1 tickets · 1 days
from $220
Biletix
1 tickets · 1 days
from $225
Clickavia
1 tickets · 1 days
from $298
City.Travel
1 tickets · 1 days
from $333
Airports

From — Chicago (1)

  • MDW Chicago Midway International Airport

To — Los Angeles (3)

  • LAX Los Angeles International Airport
  • LGB Long Beach Airport
  • ONT Ontario International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Chicago — Los Angeles
How long is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
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 Chicago to Los Angeles?
The straight-line distance — 2 804 km.
How much do flights from Chicago to Los Angeles cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $115 on 11.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $162. Range: $115 — $333.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Los Angeles?
The difference — -2h.
From which airports does Chicago operate flights?
From Chicago: MDW (Chicago Midway International Airport).
To which airports in Los Angeles do flights arrive?
To Los Angeles: LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), LGB (Long Beach Airport), ONT (Ontario 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 $115. Total direct flights found: 5.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Monday.
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 Chicago — Los Angeles

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

From Chicago (MDW) flights depart from 1 airport: MDW. To Los Angeles (LAX) — 3 arrival airports: LAX, LGB, ONT.

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

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $115 (11.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $162, ranging from $115 to $333. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Monday.

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