£161 Cheap American Airlines flights from Chicago to Los Angeles (ORD→LAX)

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American Airlines flights from Chicago to Los Angeles (ORD→LAX)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £161 for one-way flights and £236 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Tue, 12 May
ORD
Chicago
LAX
Los Angeles
£236 Return, found 4 days ago
£236
Return
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, 11 May from Chicago to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 12 May, priced at £236 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Tue, 12 May
ORD
Chicago
LAX
Los Angeles
£236 Return, found 4 days ago
£236
Return
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, 11 May from Chicago to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 12 May, priced at £236 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Tue, 12 May
ORD
Chicago
LAX
Los Angeles
£240 Return, found 4 days ago
£240
Return
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, 11 May from Chicago to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 12 May, priced at £240 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, 2 Jul - Fri, 3 Jul
ORD
Chicago
LAX
Los Angeles
£250 Return, found 4 days ago
£250
Return
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, 2 Jul from Chicago to Los Angeles, returning Fri, 3 Jul, priced at £250 found 4 days ago

Alternative airports near Los Angeles

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Los Angeles Intl. LAX. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 20 minutes. Flights from £264
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre20 min
Flights from £264

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

April is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £75 - £177 per traveller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is an American Airlines flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Scoring cheap one-way American Airlines flights from ORD to LAX from £161 on Expedia couldn't be simpler — just filter by "Price (lowest to highest)." Alternatively, check out our budget-friendly round-trip fares from £236 for your next getaway.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
What is the cheapest month to fly from ORD to LAX with American Airlines?
Browse for one-way or round-trip flights to Los Angeles in January or February. You could find lower fares with American Airlines during these off-peak months.
Does American Airlines fly nonstop from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Book a seat on one of American Airlines's 49 direct weekly flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). To see what's available, enter your origin, destination and dates and hit search. Then apply the "Nonstop" and "Airline" filters.
How long does it take to fly from ORD to LAX with American Airlines?
From takeoff to touchdown, a nonstop American Airlines flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) typically takes 4h 36m.
Which day of the week has the most American Airlines flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
If you're looking for flexibility, Friday offers the most choice for American Airlines flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). You can pick from 7 different departures.
What airports does American Airlines fly into in Los Angeles?
American Airlines flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles come in to land at Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) and John Wayne Airport (SNA). The primary Los Angeles gateway serviced by this carrier is LAX. It's worth checking out flights landing at nearby airports on Expedia as they may have lower prices.
What type of plane does American Airlines fly from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Hop on an American Airlines flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX), and you'll probably be on a Boeing 737-800. Bear in mind though, that the aircraft type can vary due to operational demands.
Can I change or cancel my American Airlines flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Changes are often free within 24 hours of booking, but your airline may charge a fee after that. For further details about modifying your flights, go to your "Trips," select your flight and click on "Manage Booking." If you'd like the flexibility to change your itinerary without extra charges, apply the "Changes included" and "No cancel fee" filters when planning your trip.

Travel information

Origin airport
O'Hare Intl.
Destination airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways
Popular airline
Alaska Airlines
Distance
2785 km
Average flight time
2 hours 34 mins

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