CHI → LAX
Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
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Flights to Los Angeles from Chicago: what the fares show
The lowest one-way fare we found from Chicago to Los Angeles is $111 with Frontier Airlines, departing December 7, 2026, with one stop. Across the 7 months we track, December 2026 is the cheapest month to fly (from $111) and October 2027 the most expensive (from $536), a difference of $425. Non-stop fares appear in our data from $129, about $18 more than the cheapest connection. The quickest non-stop flight in our data takes about 4h 20m. Low fares we found on this route include Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
Fares are searched across every airport we group under Chicago (MDW, ORD, RFD) and Los Angeles (BUR, LAX, SNA): check the departure and arrival airport on the seller's site.
Prices are in US dollars, one-way, economy, per adult, from recent traveler searches, checked . Fares change often; the price you pay is confirmed on the airline's or agency's site.
- Route
- CHI → LAX
- Lowest fare found
- $111 one-way
- Cheapest month
- December 2026
- Non-stop fares
- From $129
- Typical stops
- 1 stop
- Fastest itinerary
- 4h 20m
- Airlines in our data
- American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines
- Price range in our data
- $111 – $536
- Fares checked
Prices by date
| Date | Lowest fare |
|---|
Lowest fares found recently for each departure day. Live prices may differ.
Chicago to Los Angeles fares by departure date
The 11 cheapest departure days in the fares we tracked for the coming weeks, one-way per adult, checked .
| Departure date | Day | From | Airline | Stops | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | $131 | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | Search November 14, 2026 | |
| Tue | $120 | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | Search November 17, 2026 | |
| Thu | $131 | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | Search November 19, 2026 | |
| Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | Fri | $186 | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | Search November 20, 2026 |
| Sat | $185 | Southwest Airlines | 1 stop | Search November 21, 2026 | |
| Sun | $153 | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | Search November 22, 2026 | |
| Thu | $173 | Southwest Airlines | 1 stop | Search November 26, 2026 | |
| Cheapest | Mon | $111 | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | Search December 7, 2026 |
| Tue | $124 | Frontier Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 22, 2026 | |
| Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | Wed | $128 | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | Search January 6, 2027 |
| Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | Mon | $125 | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | Search January 25, 2027 |
Cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles
Lowest one-way economy fare per adult found for each departure month, checked November 13, 2026. Select a month to search that date.
| Month | Cheapest day | From | Airline | Stops | Duration | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $129 | American Airlines | Non-stop | 4h 43m | Search November 17, 2026 | |
| December 2026 Cheapest | $111 | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | 7h 30m | Search December 7, 2026 | |
| January 2027 Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | $128 | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | 25h 40m | Search January 6, 2027 | |
| February 2027 | $134 | Frontier Airlines | Non-stop | 4h 44m | Search February 13, 2027 | |
| May 2027 | $198 | Alaska Airlines | 1 stop | 10h 16m | Search May 25, 2027 | |
| July 2027 | $195 | American Airlines | Non-stop | 4h 20m | Search July 24, 2027 | |
| August 2027 | $212 | Alaska Airlines | 1 stop | 8h 4m | Search August 8, 2027 | |
| October 2027 | $536 | United Airlines | 1 stop | 10h 46m | Search October 13, 2027 |
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Chicago to Los Angeles flights: FAQ
How much is a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is $111 (1 stop, departing December 7, 2026). Fares change with demand and the date you book, so run a search to see today's prices for your dates.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?
In our latest data, December 2026 has the lowest fares (from $111) and October 2027 the highest (from $536). The table above lists the lowest fare we found for each month.
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Yes. Non-stop fares from Chicago to Los Angeles appear in our recent data from $129. Schedules change, so check the live results for your dates.
Which airlines sold the cheapest fares from Chicago to Los Angeles?
In our recent fare data the low fares were sold by American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. On a connecting trip the airline named may fly only part of the journey; live results show every carrier.
How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?
The quickest itinerary among the fares we tracked takes 4h 20m, including any connections. Cheaper fares often take longer because of layovers; each result shows its total travel time.
Does Flicket sell the tickets?
No. Flicket is a flight search site. We compare fares from airlines and travel agencies, and you book directly with the airline or agency you choose, on their website and under their terms.
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