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6:53 am - 6:28 pmORD-LAX
13h 35m1 stop
11:55 pm - 6:00 amLAX-ORD
4h 05mnonstop
$122Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 9
10:57 pm - 1:28 amORD-LAX
4h 31mnonstop
6:05 am - 12:12 pmLAX-ORD
4h 07mnonstop
$125Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Aug 24 - Tue, Aug 27
10:57 pm - 1:28 amORD-LAX
4h 31mnonstop
11:55 pm - 6:00 amLAX-ORD
4h 05mnonstop
$127Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Aug 24 - Tue, Aug 27
3:46 pm - 9:39 pmORD-LAX
7h 53m1 stop
11:55 pm - 6:00 amLAX-ORD
4h 05mnonstop
Wed, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 28
3:46 pm - 9:39 pmORD-LAX
7h 53m1 stop
8:55 am - 6:26 pmLAX-ORD
7h 31m1 stop
Wed, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 28
3:46 pm - 9:39 pmORD-LAX
7h 53m1 stop
5:00 pm - 1:59 amLAX-ORD
6h 59m1 stop
$137Frontier
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Sat, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 21
7:30 pm - 7:20 amORD-LAX
13h 50m1 stop
5:00 pm - 1:59 amLAX-ORD
6h 59m1 stop
$141Frontier
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Wed, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 7
6:15 pm - 10:47 pmORD-LAX
6h 32m1 stop
11:50 pm - 7:10 pmLAX-ORD
17h 20m1 stop
$196Sun Country Air
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Wed, Jul 17 - Wed, Jul 24
7:19 pm - 11:29 pmMDW-LAX
6h 10m1 stop
5:30 am - 5:04 pmLAX-MDW
9h 34m1 stop
$236Delta
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Wed, Jul 10 - Tue, Jul 16
5:45 pm - 12:49 amMDW-LAX
9h 04m1 stop
11:42 pm - 8:38 amLAX-MDW
6h 56m1 stop
$256Delta
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Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Los Angeles flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Los Angeles cost $49 and was between Chicago Greater Rockford Airport and Los Angeles. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $85.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Los Angeles on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost $218 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets is $400 and $363 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 38 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Chicago to Los Angeles were found on Spirit Airlines ($122) and Frontier ($137). Spirit Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $89.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and Los Angeles?

United Airlines (15 flights per day), American Airlines (9 flights per day), and Southwest (4 flights per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Los Angeles?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles.
There are 5 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago to Los Angeles. They are: Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Spirit Airlines at $63 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Allegiant Air.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 27 and 35 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 4h 21m. The most common departure time is 2:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 217 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Los Angeles?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles take?

A direct flight to Los Angeles will take on average 4h 12m to travel the 1,753 miles flying distance from Chicago.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 5:00 am and will be landing in Los Angeles at 7:15 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to Los Angeles jets off at 10:58 pm and lands at 1:19 am.

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January

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May

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$89
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Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

  • Does Los Angeles International Airport provide services for anxious travelers?

    Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) understands that flying can be stressful. The airport’s Pets Unstressing Passengers program (PUP) is tailored to help travelers destress after their flight. The program entails registered service dogs spread throughout the airline hub, and you are welcome to pat them.

  • What are inter-terminal transfer options in Los Angeles International Airport?

    The airport in Los Angeles boasts nine terminals and complimentary shuttles are provided for inter-terminal transfers. These shuttles also service the Economy Parking, LAX City Bus Centre, and the Metro C line at the airline hub. Follow signs at LAX and proceed to the shuttle pick-up points at the Arrival or Lower level of each terminal.

  • Where are the rental car companies at Los Angeles International Airport?

    Rental car agencies are not directly located at LAX. Therefore, you will first proceed to the lower Arrivals Level and exit Baggage Claim. Stand under the purple sign on the middle island reading ‘Rental Car Shuttles’ and board any car rental shuttle of your choice. Rental car agencies like Hertz and Budget have shuttles operating every 5 to 10 minutes and will drop you at their respective rental centers.

  • What are some good hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport?

    To avoid delays before your Los Angeles flight, check into hotels like Hyatt Place, Hilton Garden Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites. Additionally, they have airport shuttles that will drop you at the airline hub right in time for your voyage.

  • What are some eco-friendly airlines flying this route?

    Roughly 2,683 lbs. of carbon is released on this route. Eco-savvy travelers should book their flights with the most sustainable carriers; Frontier, United, and Spirit Airlines, which release 35%, 34%, and 33% less carbon, respectively.

  • Does Chicago O’Hare International Airport offer any facilities for passengers with special needs?

    Yes. ORD has embraced universal designs and support services to ensure travelers with reduced mobility have a hassle-free travel experience. These facilities include elevators in all terminals and wheelchair-accessible lavatories in Terminal 1 near Gates B10 and B1 and Terminal 2 near Baggage Claim. Wheelchair assistance is also provided for those transferring between gates or traveling.

  • Does Los Angeles International Airport have any animal relief areas?

    If you are traveling with a pet or service animal, take note of the different animal relief areas that are located in Los Angeles International Airport. There is currently one located in an indoor room in every terminal, as well as 3 outdoor areas that are located in the pre-security zones of the airport.

  • What are some good hotels near Los Angeles International Airport?

    The Four Points by Sheraton is a casual choice located just over half a mile from Los Angeles International Airport and an 8-minute drive to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The Sheraton Gateway is a 4-star hotel that is a 2-minute drive from the airport and a 10-minute drive from the popular Venice Beach.

  • How far is Chicago Midway International Airport from Chicago’s city center?

    Chicago Midway International Airport is located approximately 11 miles from Chicago’s city center. When driving between these two destinations, it should take approximately 20 minutes. However, if there is heavy traffic, this trip can take upwards of 45 minutes. Public transportation takes approximately an hour or less.

  • Does O'Hare International Airport have a spa?

    Interested in being pampered before your flight from O'Hare International Airport takes off? Pay a visit to one of the airport’s 3 different spas that are located throughout the different terminals. These spas offer a variety of massages, facials, and manicures, making it a luxurious way to start off your travels.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles was $89 for a one-way ticket and $122 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Los Angeles?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    On your way to Los Angeles, you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $330 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $229 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $144 or less one-way and $259 or less round-trip.
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is a hub for Southwest Airlines. On the other hand, Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) serves as the base for American Airlines and United Airlines. Furthermore, it serves as Spirit Airlines’ focus city. Consider traveling with these carriers to Los Angeles for easy connections to other cities like Denver, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and Philadelphia.
  • Traveling US military and their families are welcome to luxuriate at the USO lounge in Concourse C of MDW. This home away from home lounge serves meals, and you can enjoy perks like magazines and TVs.
  • If you are taking your pet to your Los Angeles getaway, you will be glad to know that ORD is pet-friendly. Post-security relief areas are nestled in Terminal 3 Rotunda and Concourse C, Terminal 1, adjacent to Gate C10. Outside relief areas are in Terminal 2, close to Door 2A, and in Terminal 1, close to Door 1A.
  • Hoping to book flights from Chicago to Los Angeles? If so, there are two different airports that you can leave from. While O'Hare International Airport is the largest airport in the city and offers a diverse selection of flights, Chicago Midway International Airport is a smaller choice that is generally less crowded.
  • Interested in relaxing before your flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes off? Make sure to pay a visit to O'Hare International Airport’s yoga room, which is located on the lower level of Terminal 3 in the Departures wing. This room is free to use for all travelers and provides guests with complimentary mats and TV footage showcasing how to do a variety of yoga positions.
  • If you’re looking for a way to pass the time before your flight takes off from O'Hare International Airport, keep your eyes open for the unique art pieces that are placed throughout the different terminals. The airport has a partnership with the city’s Public Art Program, meaning that they often display different sculptures and paintings from local artists.
  • For travelers that would like to use public transportation to travel between Los Angeles International Airport and the city center, consider using either the local bus or the Metro system. There are several free shuttle buses at the airport that can take you to the city’s major bus hub and metro center, and they can be found outside each terminal’s doors on the lower level.
  • To book a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles that is both direct and affordable, consider purchasing your ticket through United Airlines. United Airlines offers several direct flights between these destinations daily and travelers are able to upgrade their seats to the Economy Plus option in order to receive more legroom.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Los Angeles

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +26 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +26 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +26 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +27 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +26 more

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Nonstop returns

Los Angeles to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +26 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +27 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +26 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +26 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10502 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

2.0 MediocreRick, May 2024HNL - LAX
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Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

I was sitting at comfort +. One of the Asian male crew was so loud when he delivered service. When he asked questions or what food you need, he was shouting. He must be a prison guard before going Delta.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Space and comfort was good. Staff could have been more helpful and friendly.

Crew was great. However the seat I had would not recline and stay put. It would spring back to upright. Hopefully they can check the seats and maintain them. Otherwise the plane is clean and the crew is very friendly.

Boarding in Seattle is always a mess. Sat in Deltas new domestic first class cabin. Everything was great except I found the seat cushion to be fairly uncomfortable. I’m a bigger guy so take that into mind (6’2” / 300 lbs.). Crew was meh.

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

The flight and crew were fine. The entertainment- the sound was so bad through the headphones I could barely understand it and it was a show I had seen before. The food might have been fine but having to have an account with united in order to access the app in order to pay for the food was rage inducing. I had entered my credit card info at home and logged in as guest but that wouldn’t allow the “wallet” tab to open in the app. And then the wifi was so bad that it took about 45 minutes to fully log in and get all the info working at which time I missed the food. You shouldn’t have to give your address, email and phone number in order to get a hamburger.

Unfortunately our flight was delayed by 45 minutes due to Kate arriving aircraft. Once we stated everything was great.

Crew was unhelpful in boarding. Did not help passengers board and store bags efficiently. Did not alleviate tensions as passengers had to stow bags then return forward to seats. Baggage rules are unreasonable. Will fly southwest next time

Flight was absolutely sold out, so that just makes the crews job that much tougher. I will say people (customers) are behaving better over the last year.

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

2.5h delay due to unruly passenger in first class. Had to be removed from the flight. No food unless pre ordered. Didn't know we would need it because of delay.

Only my carry that was taken and found it in my final destination

The flight landed at LAX we were then bussed to collect our bags. That process took nearly as long as the flight. Luckily we weren't in a hurry!

Flight expected to leave at 6:40 pm ended leaving at 8:00 am the following day. I slept in a cold airport. Never again Spirit for me…

This was the return leg of my journey with Spirit Airlines. Despite its reputation, I found no issues as it got me from point A to B safely and without delay, especially with no mechanical delays, which is fantastic in my book! The staff, from ground crew to cabin crew, were all pleasant and hassle-free. The flight was smooth from takeoff to landing. I have absolutely no complaints about this no-frills airline!

It was the worst ever, i will be filing a lawsuit to get a refund. Our flight was delayed 4 hours so we would miss our connecting flight, we were not rebooked to our destination the same day, we were not offered any options to get home on the same day despite being clear that we absolutely cannot get stranded at night due to family, we were forced to book our own flights on a different airline to get home, and spririt is refusing a refund because our flight wasn't cancelled, only delayed. oh yeah, and they lost our luggage on the first part of the trip and you cannot get a hold of customer service when anything goes wrong, on hold for 30+ minutes. and their app breaks so you can't use that either.

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

Super cool and laid back, three lovely ladies. Couldn’t ask for better service.

It was ridiculously hard to check in for the flight, and Frontier charged us a LOT of money to have a carry on suitcase, and then told everyone we could not carry on bags and had to check them through at the gate, and didn't refund the extra money we paid to have the suitcase as carry on.

I had a terrible experience with Frontier. I arrived before the 60 minute cut off and was told that Frontier has a two hour window for bags. I was then told the next available flight wasn’t until the end of the day (I had booked a 6am flight). I took a look around and saw other people being told that they could not board their flights or that they had to pay additional fees. I opted to rebook on American Airlines. There’s absolutely no straightforward way to contact Frontier, so this ticket was a complete waste of money. Oh - and the kicker is that the lady lied about the two hour cut off.

Frontier won’t help you at the airport without paying $25. Carry on was $75. Then you get on the plain and every beverage or snack is also a charge. Seats are hard and real packed in. I would never fly them again.

Worst experience I have seen. The flight was cancelled without any reason.

My experience with frontier staff at the Denver airport was absolutely horrible. The manager on duty was even worst if was the worst experience I have ever had, I have never been treated so poorly as a customer in my life! The staff was extremely rude, eye rolls and attitude and then refusal to help me at all. I wish I could never fly frontier again that’s how horrible it was!

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

The boarding time. I was in Section 1 the lady in charge just let people in section 3 without see us. Make a line , I have to step out and ask her. We were in the line and she just take my ticket and that’s it, so if I don’t ask her she could leave us at the end! We paid more for that privilege and. She doesn’t care….

Was just ok with over selling I guess. A lot of people in a short space and when we finally arrive i20 minutes, waiting to get out from the plain because we were waiting authorization for out boarding? Something like that.

See my previous comment which is mostly about our flight from Phoenix to SFO

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/26Mon
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
17h 34mORD-LAX
$89
6/5Wed
1 stopFrontier
9h 08mMDW-LAX
$90
7/3Wed
1 stopDelta
9h 04mMDW-LAX
$118
7/29Mon
1 stopDelta
8h 58mMDW-LAX
$138
6/26Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
4h 26mORD-LAX
$154
6/5Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
4h 19mORD-LAX
$156
6/3Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
4h 25mORD-LAX
$199
6/25Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
9h 50mORD-LAX
$210
7/7Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
4h 16mORD-LAX
$226
7/5Fri
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
19h 44mORD-LAX
$228

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/1Sat
multi-stop
13h 20mORD-LAX
6/3Mon
nonstop
4h 05mLAX-ORD
$151
6/1Sat
multi-stopFrontier
12h 14mMDW-LAX
6/8Sat
multi-stopFrontier
5h 51mLAX-MDW
$180
6/1Sat
multi-stop
9h 01mORD-LAX
6/5Wed
multi-stop
5h 53mLAX-ORD
$185
5/30Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 51mORD-LAX
6/4Tue
nonstopSpirit Airlines
4h 05mLAX-ORD
$194
6/1Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 47mORD-LAX
6/10Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
5h 42mLAX-ORD
$198
6/1Sat
multi-stopFrontier
12h 14mMDW-LAX
7/1Mon
multi-stopFrontier
5h 59mLAX-MDW
$198
6/1Sat
multi-stopFrontier
12h 14mMDW-LAX
6/10Mon
multi-stopFrontier
5h 59mLAX-MDW
$200
5/31Fri
multi-stopSun Country Air
13h 43mORD-LAX
6/4Tue
multi-stopSun Country Air
25h 33mLAX-ORD
$370
6/2Sun
multi-stopDelta
8h 56mMDW-LAX
6/4Tue
multi-stopDelta
6h 10mLAX-MDW
$653
5/31Fri
multi-stopDelta
7h 33mMDW-LAX
6/2Sun
multi-stopDelta
6h 10mLAX-MDW
$696

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Flights to Los Angeles

Destination:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Return flight deals:

Los Angeles - Chicago

Cabin classes:

$936
$1,088
$566
$85

Compare transportation modes for Chicago to Los Angeles

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$8334h 20m
Trains$45043h 10m