flights.net ORD → LAX
- Distance
- 1,742 mi
- Carriers
- 4
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a US domestic route of about 1,742 miles. A dual-hub heavyweight where American and United both push frequent narrowbody and 757 service between their Chicago and West Coast operations. Chicago to Los Angeles mixes Midwest business travel with entertainment-industry connections.
Connecting Chicago, United States with Los Angeles, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 1,742-mile sector nonstop in about 3h 59m. Departures use O'Hare International Airport, a 4 terminals airport that is a base for United Airlines, American Airlines; arrivals land at Los Angeles International Airport, which has 9 terminals and anchors American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the ORD–LAX sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1,742 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 3h 59m |
| Nonstop carriers | 4 |
| Aircraft types | Boeing 737, Airbus A321, Boeing 757 |
| Market | US domestic |
Carriers on this route
American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue operate nonstop service from Chicago to Los Angeles. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- American Airlines (AA)
- United Airlines (UA)
- Alaska Airlines (AS)
- JetBlue (B6)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Airbus A321, Boeing 757 between Chicago and Los Angeles. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
Late spring and early fall sidestep Chicago's harsh winters and the summer fare peak. September weather is ideal at both airports.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Chicago to Los Angeles route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for ORD–LAX where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
- O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about 1,742 miles (2,803 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 3h 59m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Los Angeles?
- American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue operate nonstop service from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- What aircraft are used on the ORD to LAX route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Airbus A321 and Boeing 757 on the Chicago–Los Angeles route.
- When is the best time to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?
- Late spring and early fall sidestep Chicago's harsh winters and the summer fare peak. September weather is ideal at both airports.
- Is ORD to LAX a nonstop flight?
- Yes. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a directional nonstop route flown by 4 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the ORD to LAX route connect?
- This route links Chicago, United States with Los Angeles, United States.
- Which airports does the Chicago to Los Angeles route use?
- Flights depart O'Hare International Airport (ORD/KORD) in Chicago and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX/KLAX) in Los Angeles.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.