Frontier AirlinesDepart06:21
Tue, Jan 19ORD → LAX
5h 38m · 1 stop
$98one way, per person
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- Cheapest fare
- $98
- Cheapest month
- January
- Direct flights
- Yes
- Flight time
- 4h 19m
Frontier Airlines · Tue, Jan 19
from $98
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines
2,800 km
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Cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles
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Cheapest dates in January 2027
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About flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
Chicago (CHI) and Los Angeles (LAX) are about 2,800 km apart. Direct flights take around 4h 19m, and recent direct fares were with Southwest Airlines and American Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $98, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $98 with Frontier Airlines, departing Tuesday, January 19, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $98 to $264.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?
January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $98 one way.
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Yes. Recent direct fares were with Southwest Airlines and American Airlines.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
A direct flight takes about 4h 19m. Chicago and Los Angeles are around 2,800 km apart.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Recent fares on this route were with Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines.
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