Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
1,741 mi · 4h 21m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Chicago to Los Angeles at a glance
Cheap flights from Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX) cover 1,741 miles (2,801 km) in about 4h 21m nonstop, with 4 airlines flying direct — a long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 5/10.
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Flying from Chicago to Los Angeles covers 1,741 miles (2,801 km) in approximately 4 hours 21 minutes. 4 airlines offer direct flights on this long-haul international route. This is a long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.
Nonstop distance 1,741 miles. Direct carriers include AA, UA, DL and WN.
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Airlines on this route
4 airlines fly Chicago → Los Angeles. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| AA | Direct |
| UA | Direct |
| DL | Direct |
| WN | Direct |
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Chicago to Los Angeles — quick answers
How far is Chicago from Los Angeles by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1,741 miles (2,801 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
The average nonstop flight time from ORD to LAX is 4 hours 21 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?
4 airlines serve this route nonstop: AA, UA, DL, WN. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.