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Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX) flight prices

A quick snapshot of Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX) fares — lowest and typical prices plus the cheapest months and weekdays to fly, the airlines on the route and the usual duration.

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Price graph and price trends for Chicago O Hare International-Los Angeles International
Weekly price trend
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2027
Mar
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Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Week
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USD 29–98
USD 99–168
USD 169–237
USD 238–307
USD 308–378
Monthly price summary
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AprilBest price
May
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September
October
November
DecemberMost expensive
January
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Ticket prices for Chicago to Los Angeles (March 2026 - March 2027) are shown here with weekly or monthly averages to indicate cheaper and more expensive periods.

Source: Flightprices.com & Kayak.com
Forecast updated: September 16, 2025.
Flight information
ORD → LAX
Flight frequency
163 flights/week
Type
Direct flight
Duration
4 hours 32 minutes

Airlines with non-stop flights on this route:
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FAQ – Chicago (ORD) → Los Angeles (LAX)

Yes — Frontier operates non-stop low-cost flights between Chicago and Los Angeles.

Based on recent price logs, the cheapest month(s) is August 2026. Use the monthly view above to spot the dip weeks.

Based on price logs for the next 12 months, the cheapest day(s) to depart is Tuesday. Compare weekdays in the fare calendar to target these departures.

Usually yes, but not always. Check both options — you can easily switch between them in our widget.

For domestic routes like ORD-LAX, good deals often appear a few weeks out. Watch for sales and avoid peak dates.
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