Statistics on Los Angeles -Chicago flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Chicago (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Chicago from Los Angeles airport is $ 343 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 232 (in february) and $ 471 (in june), which is a saving of $ 111 or a surplus of $ 129 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $108 to $162 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chicago before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Chicago plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60031 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chicago from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 232, saving $ 111 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 343). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 471).
Flight Los Angeles -Chicago: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 168 | $ 241 | good price |
| February | $ 154 | $ 232 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 285 | $ 383 | fair price |
| April | $ 288 | $ 385 | fair price |
| May | $ 259 | $ 330 | fair price |
| June | $ 371 | $ 471 the most expensive | very high price |
| July | $ 364 | $ 465 | high price |
| August | $ 287 | $ 358 | fair price |
| September | $ 188 | $ 259 | good price |
| October | $ 180 | $ 276 | good price |
| November | $ 219 | $ 314 | good price |
| December | $ 221 | $ 399 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Chicago
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago range from $108 to $700. 16% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $108 to $162), 1% at the maximum price (from $646 to $700). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $108 to $162 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Chicago flight
There are 8 companies that serve Los Angeles from Chicago airport: Spirit Airlines, United, Sun Country, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Allegiant Air and Air New Zealand.
Data analysis:
Of the 60031 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (56% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Chicago route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Chicago flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 47 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Chicago flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $25. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $31.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chicago to Los Angeles departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $34. Conversely, departing from Chicago on a friday may cost you an additional $28.
Top prices Los Angeles -Chicago
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Chicago | 14-05 to 18-05-2024 | $ 116 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Chicago | 15-05 to 22-05-2024 | $ 109 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Chicago | 18-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 109 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Chicago | 03-08 to 22-08-2024 | $ 108 | direct flight with Allegiant Air |
| Los Angeles → Chicago | 18-08 to 22-08-2024 | $ 115 | direct flight with Allegiant Air |
| Los Angeles → Chicago | 21-08 to 25-08-2024 | $ 120 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Chicago | 01-09 to 05-09-2024 | $ 104 | direct flight with Allegiant Air |
| Los Angeles → Chicago | 08-09 to 26-09-2024 | $ 120 | direct flight with Allegiant Air |
| Los Angeles → Chicago | 19-09 to 26-09-2024 | $ 116 | direct flight with Allegiant Air |
| Los Angeles → Chicago | 17-10 to 24-10-2024 | $ 116 | direct flight with Allegiant Air |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Chicago to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Chicago flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 194 $, which is a saving of 149 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (572 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Chicago flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 147 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 204), 2 to 3 months ($ 191) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 146 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 177) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 244 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 316), 2 to 3 months ($ 287) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 243 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 280), 2 to 3 months ($ 269), 3 to 4 months ($ 382) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 219 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 258), 1 to 2 months ($ 225), 3 to 4 months ($ 219), 4 to 5 months ($ 290) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 309 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 324), 2 to 3 months ($ 334), 6 to 7 months ($ 426) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 267 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 357), 2 to 3 months ($ 327), 3 to 4 months ($ 416), 7 to 8 months ($ 452) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 227 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 235), 2 to 3 months ($ 248), 3 to 4 months ($ 341) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 166 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 186), 2 to 3 months ($ 222), 3 to 4 months ($ 246) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 150 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 208), 2 to 3 months ($ 187), 3 to 4 months ($ 261) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 171 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 252), 2 to 3 months ($ 244) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 181 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 265), 2 to 3 months ($ 253) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Chicago are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $2. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $5 more.
Los Angeles to Chicago: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 158 $109 to $260 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 205 $116 to $355 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 245 $146 to $405 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 191 $98 to $377 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 155 $98 to $506 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 213 $110 to $475 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 391 $328 to $511 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 523 $434 to $671 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 436 $366 to $549 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 609 $473 to $743 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 720 $720 to $720 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Chicago. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!