United Airlines
Su, Tu, Th, and Sa
starting at $329
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.
The only airline operating direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles is United Airlines. Flights operate on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
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United Airlines
Su, Tu, Th, and Sa
starting at $329
The minimum one-way ticket price from Chicago to Los Angeles is $48 (April 2026), while the maximum is $964 (March 2026). On average, a ticket costs $121–$240.
Prices on the Chicago — Los Angeles route are consistently going up. From March 2026 to February 2027, tickets went from $964 to $188 — a 80% increase. This trend is worth considering when planning your trip.
The most significant price increase was from April 2026 to February 2027 — up 288%. The best time to fly is April 2026–May 2026, when the average price is $54. In March 2026–April 2026, tickets cost around $506.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in April 2026–May 2026 can save you up to 89% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 136.2%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
Chicago — Los Angeles
05/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
WN3290
starting at $326
Chicago — Los Angeles
05/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AA3194
starting at $309
Chicago — Los Angeles
05/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
WN3290
starting at $213
Chicago — Los Angeles
05/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AS4236
starting at $501
Chicago — Los Angeles
05/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
WN3290
starting at $316
Chicago — Los Angeles
05/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA576
starting at $269
Chicago — Los Angeles
05/20/2026
Departure
Direct flight
F92445
starting at $244
Chicago — Los Angeles
11/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AA2970
starting at $322
Chicago — Los Angeles
11/23/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA308
starting at $371
Chicago — Los Angeles
06/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA2373
starting at $271
starting at $140
starting at $184
starting at $165
starting at $100
starting at $66
starting at $97
starting at $107
The Chicago — Los Angeles route is served by a wide range of airlines: 7 in total, including Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Allegiant Air. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $66. 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.
The cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles according to data for the last 48 hours costs $66
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: April, June, May.
The fastest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles start from 4 hours 25 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Chicago — Los Angeles: Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines
We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Los Angeles departs on 05/20/2026, is operated by Frontier Airlines and costs $66
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Chicago to Los Angeles departs on 06/04/2026, is operated by Frontier Airlines and costs $156
Fastest flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 4h 25m
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 4h 38m. There are 250 direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles. The time difference between Chicago and Los Angeles is 2h. Flights from Chicago begin at 6:00 AM. The latest flight from Chicago departs at 11:00 PM
