Los Angeles to Chicago flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Los Angeles to Chicago is €63 with Frontier Airlines (checked on 5 Nov 2026).
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One-way fare
- 2 Dec€81
- 3 Dec€87
- 4 Dec€87
- 5 Dec€87
- 6 Dec€87
- 7 Dec€87
- 8 Dec€68
- 9 Dec€64
- 10 Dec€78
- 11 Dec€78
- 12 Dec€78
- 13 Dec€78
- 14 Dec€78
- 15 Dec€78
- 16 Dec€63
- 17 Dec€79
- 18 Dec€101
- 19 Dec€69
- 20 Dec€101
- 21 Dec€101
- 22 Dec€101
- 23 Dec€101
- 24 Dec€101
- 25 Dec€101
- 26 Dec€78
- 27 Dec€101
- 28 Dec€101
- 29 Dec€101
- 30 Dec€101
- 31 Dec€120
- Lowest observed
- €63, departing 16 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 5 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 102Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €191, departing 1 Dec 2026, back 4 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 12 Nov 2026)
- Non-stop, one way
- €68, departing 2 Mar 2027 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines
- Fastest observed flight time
- 3h 57m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- Route distance
- 2,804 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 3h 57m
- Airlines seen
- American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines
- Alternative airports
- BUR, SNA, VNY, CGX, DPA, MDW, PWK, RFD
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 | 7 / 102 |
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
- 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.
- 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.
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 Los Angeles to Chicago: 16 Dec 2026, €63 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €111 | 15 |
| December 2026 | €63 | 30 |
| January 2027 | €81 | 24 |
| February 2027 | €68 | 18 |
| March 2027 | €68 | 15 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest Wednesday departure we saw from Los Angeles to Chicago: 16 Dec 2026, €63 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €78 | 14 |
| Tuesday | €68 | 14 |
| Wednesday | €63 | 15 |
| Thursday | €78 | 16 |
| Friday | €78 | 14 |
| Saturday | €68 | 15 |
| Sunday | €78 | 14 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Observed fares by departure date
| Departure | Fare | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| €112 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €113 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €113 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €112 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €113 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €111 | 7 Nov 2026 | |
| €115 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €116 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €122 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €123 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €113 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €153 | 7 Nov 2026 | |
| €141 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €127 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €115 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €81 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €87 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €87 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €87 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €63 | 5 Nov 2026 |
One-way fares. Each row is one price we saw for that departure day on the date shown, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Los Angeles to Chicago by days until departure (31 to 60 days): €63 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €111 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €64 | 18 |
| 31 to 60 days | €63 | 30 |
| 61 days or more | €68 | 46 |
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 Los Angeles to Chicago?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €63, found on 5 Nov 2026.
Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
How long does the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago take?
Across the 24 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 6h 40m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Los Angeles to Chicago fares were non-stop?
11 of the 38 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 round trip from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Cheapest round trip: €191, departing 1 Dec 2026, back 4 Dec 2026 (checked 12 Nov 2026).
How much is a non-stop flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €68, departing 2 Mar 2027 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Los Angeles to Chicago?
For Los Angeles to Chicago, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: Frontier Airlines (7). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Cheapest departure day we saw in December 2026 from Los Angeles to Chicago: 16 Dec 2026, €63 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which day of the week is cheapest from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Cheapest Wednesday departure we saw from Los Angeles to Chicago: 16 Dec 2026, €63 (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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