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Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

CHI — LAX
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Los Angeles are usually found in September or October, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

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December

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September

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₹ 20,215
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 70,988 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles (average of ₹ 1,030). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,260). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 60% on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Chicago?

    Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Chicago. On average, Los Angeles has 102 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 0 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 15.1 km from Los Angeles’s city centre.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles consider choosing Austrian Airlines(81%), Brussels Airlines(78%) or Frontier(78%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles (average of ₹ 1,030). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,260). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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