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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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300 USD

Range observed: 300–420 USD

Estimated median price for a one-way ticket

Departure date (median): May 17, 2026
Based on OTA logs: Sep 17, 2025

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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
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USD 29–298
USD 299–568
USD 569–837
USD 838–1,107
USD 1,108–1,378
Monthly price summary
JanuaryMost expensive
February
MarchBest price
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Ticket prices for Chicago to Los Angeles (January 2026 - January 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
124 flights/week
Type
Direct flight
Duration
4 hours 35 minutes
Airlines with non-stop flights on this route:
United logo United American Airlines logo American Airlines Frontier logo Frontier Spirit logo Spirit Delta logo Delta
FAQ – Chicago (ORD) → Los Angeles (LAX)

Yes — several low-cost airlines operate this route: Frontier and Spirit.

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

From our previous flight searches the average price is around 300 (USD).

Based on price logs for the next 12 months, the cheapest day(s) to depart is Thursday. 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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