Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Los Angeles (from: Chicago)

The average price to go to Los Angeles from Chicago airport is $ 335 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 250 (in february) and $ 445 (in june), which is a saving of $ 85 or a surplus of $ 111 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $371 to $424 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a direct flight.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Los Angeles before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Los Angeles plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60011 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Los Angeles from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 250, saving $ 85 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 335). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 445).

Flight Chicago-Los Angeles : when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 180 $ 265 good price
February$ 160 $ 250 very good price
March$ 278 $ 413 high price
April$ 278 $ 342 fair price
May$ 207 $ 291 good price
June$ 354 $ 445 very high price
July$ 310 $ 417 high price
August$ 274 $ 351 fair price
September$ 179 $ 258 good price
October$ 184 $ 262 good price
November$ 262 $ 349 fair price
December$ 258 $ 362 fair price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Chicago to Los Angeles

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Los Angeles range from $53 to $635. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $53 to $106), 1% at the maximum price (from $582 to $635). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $371 to $424 (15% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Los Angeles flight

There are 8 companies that serve Chicago from Los Angeles airport: Spirit Airlines, United, Sun Country, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air and Delta.

Data analysis:

Of the 60011 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (48% of the time) on the Chicago->Los Angeles route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Chicago-Los Angeles flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 48 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Los Angeles flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $24. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $21.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Los Angeles to Chicago departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $33. Conversely, departing from Los Angeles on a friday may cost you an additional $32.


Top prices Chicago-Los Angeles

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Los Angeles 09-12 to 25-12-2024$ 169 
Chicago → Los Angeles 10-12 to 18-12-2024$ 124 
Chicago → Los Angeles 04-01 to 21-01-2025$ 148 
Chicago → Los Angeles 08-01 to 21-01-2025$ 169 
Chicago → Los Angeles 13-01 to 20-01-2025$ 169 
Chicago → Los Angeles 16-01 to 20-01-2025$ 157 
Chicago → Los Angeles 19-01 to 26-01-2025$ 149 
Chicago → Los Angeles 20-01 to 24-01-2025$ 127 
Chicago → Los Angeles 26-01 to 31-01-2025$ 144 
Chicago → Los Angeles 10-02 to 15-02-2025$ 119 


When to book your flight Chicago - Los Angeles to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Chicago-Los Angeles flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles , it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 188 $, which is a saving of 147 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (462 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Los Angeles flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 141 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 193), 2 to 3 months ($ 192)

February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 141 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 239), 2 to 3 months ($ 159)

March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 234 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 375), 2 to 3 months ($ 298), 3 to 4 months ($ 376)

April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 197 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 290), 2 to 3 months ($ 229)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 203 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 241), 2 to 3 months ($ 208), 3 to 4 months ($ 223), 4 to 5 months ($ 286)

June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 270 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 286), 2 to 3 months ($ 323), 6 to 7 months ($ 425)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 232 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 284), 2 to 3 months ($ 288), 3 to 4 months ($ 393)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 194 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 228), 2 to 3 months ($ 217), 3 to 4 months ($ 291)

September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 140 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 201), 2 to 3 months ($ 173), 3 to 4 months ($ 194), 4 to 5 months ($ 229)

October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 145 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 229), 2 to 3 months ($ 159), 3 to 4 months ($ 207), 4 to 5 months ($ 252)

November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 176 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 332), 2 to 3 months ($ 213), 3 to 4 months ($ 282)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 214 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 243), 2 to 3 months ($ 234), 3 to 4 months ($ 343)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Los Angeles are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $6 more.



Chicago to Los Angeles : flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
November 2024$ 365
$266 to $490
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December 2024$ 225
$124 to $470
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January 2025$ 180
$127 to $262
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February 2025$ 198
$107 to $297
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March 2025$ 472
$248 to $909
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April 2025$ 447
$285 to $565
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May 2025$ 321
$169 to $590
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June 2025$ 423
$239 to $614
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July 2025$ 378
$251 to $495
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August 2025$ 440
$250 to $565
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September 2025$ 520
$473 to $566
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October 2025$ 887
$471 to $1460
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, december, january, february, june and july are cheaper to travel to Los Angeles . So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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