Cheap Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
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, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 9,500 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.
2026-11-24
ORD - LAX
Economy | Non stop
From 9,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-06
ORD - LAX
Economy | Non stop
From 9,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-07
ORD - LAX
Economy | Non stop
From 9,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-11
ORD - LAX
Economy | Non stop
From 9,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-11
ORD - LAX
Economy | Non stop
From 9,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-27
ORD - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,500 Pts + $11.2
Chicago to Los Angeles flight facts
Distance
1,737 mi
2,795 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−2h
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Los Angeles
LAX · Los Angeles Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Burbank · Burbank is 18 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Chicago - Santa Ana · Santa Ana is 36 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Chicago - Ontario · Ontario is 47 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Milwaukee - Los Angeles · Milwaukee is 73 mi from Chicago
Flights South Bend - Los Angeles · South Bend is 86 mi from Chicago
Flights Chicago - Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara is 88 mi from Los Angeles
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
ORD - LAX
First | 1 Stop
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
ORD - LAX
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
ORD - LAX
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 27,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
ORD - LAX
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
ORD - LAX
First | Non stop
From 32,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - LAX
First | Non stop
From 32,500 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Hollywood (United States)
Dream Hollywood
From 15,000 Pts or $267
Los Angeles (United States)
Hotel Figueroa
From 15,000 Pts or $189
Newport Beach (United States)
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
From 15,000 Pts or $249
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.
Chicago and Los Angeles are about 1,737 miles (2,795 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,737-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Los Angeles, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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