Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
4 hours 28 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago and operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
Each week, there are 165 flights from O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, select the 00:15 American Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure from ORD to LAX is 23:59 with American Airlines.
Hopping on a plane during a peak month like August? Popular seasons (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, so jetting to Los Angeles (and then seeing more of United States!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly between ORD and LAX include:
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ORD and LAX are:
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
R 901 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. A return flight starts from R 2,041. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from ORD to LAX by booking at least 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you from looking for cheap tickets from ORD to LAX every day.
Use filters to tailor your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, O'Hare International Airport can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 54 minutes.
After a convenient hotel close to ORD? If you've booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 32 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 54 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Los Angeles in May.
When reserving your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ORD to LAX around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Los Angeles right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from ORD to LAX:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are top attractions which should feature on every Los Angeles itinerary.
Complete your Los Angeles trip with hotels and a car rental
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