Chicago to Los Angeles flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Chicago to Los Angeles is €67 with Frontier Airlines (checked on 5 Nov 2026).
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Last seen for 1 traveller on 6 Nov 2026. Check today's price.
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One-way fare
- 1 Dec€98
- 2 Dec€86
- 3 Dec€95
- 4 Dec€103
- 5 Dec€104
- 7 Dec€103
- 8 Dec€68
- 9 Dec€68
- 10 Dec€94
- 11 Dec€95
- 12 Dec€103
- 14 Dec€103
- 15 Dec€68
- 16 Dec€67
- 17 Dec€104
- 18 Dec€104
- 20 Dec€113
- 21 Dec€112
- 22 Dec€106
- 25 Dec€115
- 30 Dec€108
- 31 Dec€104
- Lowest observed
- €67, departing 16 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 5 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 73Check live prices for this route
- Non-stop, one way
- €70, departing 3 Mar 2027 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
- Fastest observed flight time
- 4h 40m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- Route distance
- 2,804 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 4h 40m
- Airlines seen
- Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
- Alternative airports
- CGX, DPA, MDW, PWK, RFD, BUR, SNA, VNY
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days |
|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 17 / 96 |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 14 km.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 25 km.
- Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 126 km.
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Los Angeles, city gazetteer reference point (34.0522, -118.2437): ≈ 19 km.
- Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) → Los Angeles, city gazetteer reference point (34.0522, -118.2437): ≈ 20 km.
- John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) → Los Angeles, city gazetteer reference point (34.0522, -118.2437): ≈ 54 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest departure day we saw in December 2026 from Chicago to Los Angeles: 16 Dec 2026, €67 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | €67 | 22 |
| January 2027 | €81 | 24 |
| February 2027 | €75 | 22 |
| March 2027 | €70 | 3 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest Wednesday departure we saw from Chicago to Los Angeles: 16 Dec 2026, €67 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €91 | 12 |
| Tuesday | €68 | 13 |
| Wednesday | €67 | 13 |
| Thursday | €91 | 13 |
| Friday | €91 | 12 |
| Saturday | €86 | 9 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Chicago to Los Angeles by days until departure (31 to 60 days): €67 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 8 to 30 days | €68 | 12 |
| 31 to 60 days | €67 | 19 |
| 61 days or more | €70 | 42 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €67, found on 5 Nov 2026.
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.
How long does the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles take?
Across the 73 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 8h 43m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Chicago to Los Angeles fares were non-stop?
18 of the 90 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a non-stop flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €70, departing 3 Mar 2027 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Chicago to Los Angeles?
For Chicago to Los Angeles, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: Frontier Airlines (17). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Cheapest departure day we saw in December 2026 from Chicago to Los Angeles: 16 Dec 2026, €67 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which day of the week is cheapest from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Cheapest Wednesday departure we saw from Chicago to Los Angeles: 16 Dec 2026, €67 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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