Flights Chicago → Los Angeles
As of October 2026, economy flights from Chicago to Los Angeles have a typical range USD 164–685, median USD 277. Full range across all 213 offers: USD 90–1050. We found 26% of 213 offers from budget carriers (around USD 221) and 74% from full-service carriers (around USD 277).
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Best offers by airline: Chicago → Los Angeles
Based on 213 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Chicago → Los Angeles
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | — | — | — |
| American Airlines | — | USD 55 | — |
| Alaska | — | USD 45 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United | — | USD 50 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American | — | USD 55 | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 45 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Chicago to Los Angeles cost?
Based on 213 offers · October 2026
Chicago to Los Angeles flights ranged from USD 90 to USD 1050 across 213 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 522 and premium fares around 714 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 213 offers.
These 213 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 205 and USD 438
What hidden fees do Chicago to Los Angeles flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Chicago to Los Angeles routes. The breakdown below is based on 213 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| F9 | 10 | 6% |
| AA | 47 | 14% |
| Alaska | 60 | 31% |
| WN | 15 | 5% |
| UA | 48 | 11% |
| AS | 38 | 10% |
| United | 50 | 23% |
| DL | 42 | 8% |
| American | 55 | 25% |
| Southwest | 45 | 20% |
Alaska: base ~USD 140 + fees USD 60 = ~USD 200 total. Southwest Airlines: base ~USD 262 + fees USD 15 = ~USD 277 total.
Alaska's USD 60 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Southwest Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 122 base difference shrinks to USD 77 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Alaska charges 6.0x more in ancillary fees than F9 on this route. Compare total-cost options when booking.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Chicago to Los Angeles?
11 airlines flew Chicago to Los Angeles in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Frontier Airlines), fares ranged USD 97–256 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontier Airlines | 7 | 97–256 | 162 | 10 (6%) |
 Frontier | 8 | 123–205 | 175 | n/a |
 Alaska | 6 | 132–250 | 200 | 60 (30%) |
 United | 16 | 189–246 | 208 | 50 (24%) |
 American | 7 | 199–246 | 217 | 55 (25%) |
 Southwest | 11 | 195–229 | 221 | 45 (20%) |
 American Airlines | 39 | 205–649 | 277 | 47 (17%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 31 | 218–371 | 277 | 15 (5%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 20 | 202–779 | 285 | 38 (13%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 36 | 303–738 | 498 | 42 (8%) |
 United Airlines | 32 | 153–761 | 505 | 48 (10%) |
Where do the best Chicago → Los Angeles prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Chicago to Los Angeles flights
- Full-service carriers on Chicago–Los Angeles cost 1.5x more than budget airlines (USD 313 vs USD 209 median; overall median USD 277).
- Alaska charges 6.0x more in ancillary fees than F9 — USD 60 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 503 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 182. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles cost?
- Based on 213 offers analyzed, Chicago to Los Angeles flights range from USD 90 to USD 1050, with a median price of USD 277. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Chicago to Los Angeles flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 40 to the base fare on Chicago to Los Angeles flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Chicago to Los Angeles including all fees?
- Frontier Airlines has the lowest median fare on Chicago to Los Angeles at USD 162 (median across 7 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Chicago–Los Angeles flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 182. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Chicago to Los Angeles routes?
- Chicago to Los Angeles has 11 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 90 to USD 1050 across 213 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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