Chicago to Los Angeles: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 5 times. The typical return was £191 per person and the lowest £182, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £182 |
| Typical (median) | £191 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 5 |
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Trips we picked on this route
A week away · from ChicagoWorth it, if
Los Angeles
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- $1,059 for two covers flights and 7 nights in Hollywood
- Typical highs of 67–76°F for a mid-November week
- Free cancellation and breakfast, rated 8.2 from 3,642 reviews
£798 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £365 + hotel £433, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £136
JetBlue · with a stop · 10h 54m
The catch: One stop makes the trip out 10h 54m, the room is 2 beds in an 8-bed dorm, and a checked bag is about $180 for two.
Worth it if you two are easygoing about a hostel dorm and a long travel day; skip it if you want a private room or a nonstop.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £191 | B6 + F9 | with a stop | 10h 54m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £182 | JetBlue | with a stop | 10h 54m | Google Flights |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £201 | F9 | with a stop | 19h 53m | Kiwi.com |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £182 | United | nonstop | 4h 44m | Google Flights |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £201 | AS + F9 | with a stop | 8h 22m | Kiwi.com |
About Los Angeles
Los Angeles stretches from the Pacific beaches to the Hollywood Hills, with studio tours, taco trucks, Disneyland and a museum collection to rival any city.
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Questions about Chicago to Los Angeles
What does a return from Chicago to Los Angeles usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £191 per person, taxes and fees included, across 5 checks; the lowest was £182.
When is the best time to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is at its best in March, April, May, September, October and November. Avoid June: June Gloom marine layer keeps the beaches grey
Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Los Angeles.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.