Chicago to Los Angeles (ORD–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to Los Angeles
14 carriers, 358 flights/week nonstop.
14 Airlines
358 Flights/wk
1,741 mi
4h nonstop
-2h behind
161 1-stop hubs
ORD–LAX is served by 14 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,741 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 161 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ORD–LAX service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines | 103 | 321, 738, 788, 7M8, B38M | 4h-4h40 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 68 | 32Q, 739, 753, 772, A21N | 4h40-4h57 | Star Alliance | – | |
| BA British Airways | 66 | 321, 738, 7M8, B38M | 4h36-4h40 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 21 | 321, 738 | 4h36-4h39 | – | – | |
| IB Iberia | 20 | 321 | 4h38-4h39 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 14 | 32Q, 753 | 4h43-4h52 | Star Alliance | – | |
| BR EVA Air | 14 | 753, A21N | 4h44-4h52 | Star Alliance | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 14 | 321, 7M8 | 4h38-4h39 | – | – | |
| JL Japan Airlines | 14 | 738 | 4h39-4h40 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 32Q | 4h27 | – | – | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 7 | 32Q | 4h36 | Oneworld | – | |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 5 | 321 | 4h36 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AY Finnair | 3 | 738 | 4h37 | Oneworld | – | |
| QF Qantas | 2 | 74Y | 4h25-4h45 | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to LAX direction.
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62
Nonstop flights
358
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Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
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Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
6,671
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → LAX
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
85%
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LAX → ORD
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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71%
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
ORD delays → LAX delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
| Metric | ORD→LAX | MDW→LAX | RFD→LAX |
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| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 63 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 358 | 48 | – |
| Flight time | 4h | 3h 51m | 3h 49m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Los Angeles flights · Madison (MSN) to Los Angeles flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Los Angeles is 2 hours
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Chicago.
ORD: CDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
ORD: CDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,741 mi / 2,802 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m to 4h 57m.
Getting to ORD
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
Getting from LAX
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Los Angeles Climate
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
Facts
ORD–LAX Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chicago to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance1,741 mi / 2,802 km
Flight time4h to 4h 57m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)14
Weekly flights358 out / 369 return
1-stop connections161 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ORD to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 4h to 4h 57m. The route covers 1,741 miles.
14 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Finnair, British Airways, EVA Air, China Southern Airlines, Aer Lingus, Frontier, Fiji Airways, Gulf Air, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Qantas and United Airlines.
There are approximately 358 nonstop flights per week from ORD to LAX. The return direction has about 369 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LNK, RIL, SCF, TEX, MAF, SUA, MSN, SDF, COS, SWO, SLN, ICT, RFD, IAB, GJT, YWG, MKC, BFI, STS, CAE, MTJ, ROC, HPN, TEB, EGE, OPF, JAX, GSO, HOU, GNV, SJD, ZIH, HDN, PVR, ASE, SUN, SJU, YUL, GCM, PLS, DSM, JAC, PBI, CUN, RDU, UVF, PIT, RSW, KEF, DAL, LIR, ELP, MEX, SBA, XNA, MLM, CVG, LAS, STL, LGG, ABQ, MDE, DEN, PHX, AUS, MSP, LUX, MEM, DFW, QRO, MDW, IAH, MCI, TUS, GEG, MSY, SFO, SAN, IAD, ATL, OMA, PSP, OKC, MIA, SEA, DTW, SMF, SLC, CLT, ANC, DCA, EWR, GDL, IND, PDX, TPA, YYZ, SJC, RNO, TUL, CLE, MTY, BNA, YYC, BWI, MXP, LIS, SAT, PHL, CMH, MCO, BOS, MUC, FLL, JFK, BJX, FRA, OGG, BZN, FCO, SJO, WAW, YVR, BCN, BOI, LHR, MAD, KIX, ZRH, NRT, CPH, DUB, FCA, NGO, PTY, AGS, HGH, XMN, SAF, CDG, SZX, GUA, BRU, BZE, BOG, HNL, UIO, TLV, IST, KOA, ICN, GRU, HKG, AMS, TPE, PVG, PEK, HND, CAN, DOH and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from LAX to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
At O'Hare, United operates from Terminal 1 (Concourses B and C), American from Terminal 3, and Spirit from Terminal 3 as well. Alaska and other carriers may use Terminal 2 or 3 depending on the flight. LAX receives these flights primarily at Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT), Terminals 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 depending on the carrier.
Several carriers operate late evening departures from O'Hare in the 20:00–23:00 window that arrive at LAX in the early morning hours. United and American both run red-eye schedules on this route. These flights let passengers use a full Chicago workday before departing, arriving in LA before the morning rush.
O'Hare is one of the most delay-prone airports in the US during winter due to snowstorms, ice, and wind off Lake Michigan. Ground delay programs and deicing operations can push ORD–LAX departures back by 1–3 hours during active weather events. LAX rarely contributes weather delays on this pairing.
Chicago O'Hare to Los Angeles: Transcontinental Trunk Route
The Chicago–Los Angeles corridor is one of the longest-running and highest-frequency transcontinental routes in US aviation, linking two of the country's three largest metropolitan economies. Six carriers compete for the roughly 260 weekly departures, with United and American holding dominant shares given their hub operations at O'Hare. The route sustains both premium business traffic between the two cities' financial and entertainment industries and a large leisure segment.
Red-Eye Scheduling and Cabin Options
ORD–LAX supports a robust overnight schedule, with multiple carriers offering lie-flat business class on widebody equipment for the four-hour westbound flight. Eastbound red-eyes departing LAX arrive at O'Hare in the early morning, often before 06:00. The frequency and variety of service make this route a reliable choice for travelers seeking flexible departure times across the full 06:00–23:00 operating window.