How long is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

United Airlines and Delta can get you from Chicago to Los Angeles in just under 4h 35m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Chicago and Los Angeles is about 2800 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 Finnair(88%), Air Canada(84%) or United Airlines(83%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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 90 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 0 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 15.1 km from Los Angeles’s city centre.

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?

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles (average of ₹ 28,818). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 39,625). 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?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Los Angeles

The most flights from CHI to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (133 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (68 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Chicago to Los Angeles flights typically cost between ₹ 21,993 and ₹ 42,090 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 22,467 on United Airlines (10 Feb–16 Feb).

How often are flights from Chicago to Los Angeles delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Chicago and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 169 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 82 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.

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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 90 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 0 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 15.1 km from Los Angeles’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
United Airlines and Delta can get you from Chicago to Los Angeles in just under 4h 35m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Chicago and Los Angeles is about 2800 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
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 Finnair(88%), Air Canada(84%) or United Airlines(83%), 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles (average of ₹ 28,818). Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 39,625). 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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Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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The most flights from CHI to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (133 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (68 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Chicago to Los Angeles flights typically cost between ₹ 21,993 and ₹ 42,090 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 22,467 on United Airlines (10 Feb–16 Feb).

How often are flights from Chicago to Los Angeles delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Chicago and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 169 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 82 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.

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Chicago to Los Angeles flights typically cost between ₹ 21,993 and ₹ 42,090 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 22,467 on United Airlines (10 Feb–16 Feb).