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Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
ORD → LAX
Chicago to Los Angeles is a route covering 2,804 km (1,742 miles), with a typical flight time of 4h 50m. One airport combination currently serves this route. Los Angeles is located in United States, in Americas. This page brings together real route data, current fares where available, and links to more specific planning tools — flight duration, distance, direct-flight availability, and seasonal patterns — so you can plan the trip itself rather than piece it together from separate searches. Fares and availability change constantly; the figures below reflect what's actually on file for this route today, not an estimate.
Why visit Los Angeles
Los Angeles is in United States (Northern America). The capital of United States is Washington. The main languages are Chinese, English, French. The local currency is the United States dollar ($).
Airport information
Best time to book
As a general industry pattern, mid-week departures (Tuesday and Wednesday) and booking 4–8 weeks ahead tend to run cheaper than weekend or last-minute fares. We don't have a live fare history for this specific route yet — use the search box to see current prices.
Best months to travel
Typical weather in Los Angeles by season, based on the last 3 years of real historical data.
Flight duration
This is the direct, non-stop flight time for the route's real great-circle distance. Connecting itineraries take longer depending on layover length.
Nearby airports
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)25 km
- Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)57 km
- Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC)95 km
- Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)7 km
- Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport (LGB)27 km
- Bob Hope Airport (BUR)29 km
- John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA)58 km
Things to do in Los Angeles
Transportation from the airport
Most airports offer a mix of taxi ranks, rideshare pickup zones, airport rail or bus links, and rental car counters. Exact options, journey times, and fares vary by airport and terminal — check Los Angeles's official airport website for current transfer options before you travel.
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