Cheap Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Los Angeles vary by season and date, but economy flights can start around 12,500–23,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Los Angeles for specific travel dates.
2026-05-02
ORD - LAX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 19,000 Pts + $10.2
2026-05-02
ORD - LAX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 17,880 Pts + $30.6
2026-05-02
ORD - LAX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 18,200 Pts + $5.6
2026-05-02
ORD - LAX
Economy | Non stop
From 20,700 Pts + $5.6
2026-05-02
ORD - LAX
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 23,000 Pts + $30.9
2026-05-02
ORD - LAX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $18.1
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
Premium cabin
2026-05-02
ORD - LAX
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $18.1
Premium cabin
2026-05-02
ORD - LAX
Business | Non stop
From 43,600 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-05-02
ORD - LAX
Business | Non stop | 5 left
From 40,000 Pts + $42.4
Premium cabin
2026-05-02
ORD - LAX
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-05-02
ORD - LAX
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-05-02
ORD - LAX
Business | Non stop
From 43,600 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Hollywood (United States)
Dream Hollywood
From 20,000 Pts or $266
Los Angeles (United States)
Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown
From 26,000 Pts or $239
Los Angeles (United States)
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Beverly Hills
From 34,000 Pts or $302
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Los Angeles depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles.
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