Direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

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Chicago

United States

United States

MDW

Midway International Airport

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Los Angeles

United States

United States

LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance
1,746 miles  ·  (2,810 km)
Flight time
4 hours and 15 minutes
Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-700 (winglets)
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

Chicago to Los Angeles Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Chicago to Los Angeles. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from MDW to LAX, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Airlines flying from Chicago to Los Angeles

Airline-specific flight schedules from Chicago to Los Angeles

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Chicago MDW to Los Angeles LAX, which is Southwest Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Southwest Airlines flight schedulefrom Chicago to Los Angeles

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Chicago to Los Angeles Flights

Flights from MDW to LAX are operated 19 times a week, with an average of 3 flights per day. Departure times vary between 05:25 - 22:55. The earliest flight departs at 05:25, the last flight departs at 22:55. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.

The fastest direct flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 4 hours and 15 minutes. The flight distance between Chicago and Los Angeles is 1,746 miles (or 2,810 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Los Angeles?

There is 1 airport in Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

How many flights per week are there from MDW to LAX?

There are 19 flights per week flying from Chicago to Los Angeles (as of April 2024).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?

4 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Los Angeles.

How far is Los Angeles from Chicago?

The distance from Chicago to Los Angeles is 1,746 miles (2,810 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from MDW airport to LAX airport?

Southwest Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Chicago to Los Angeles.

What alliances have direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?

There are no alliances flying direct from Chicago to Los Angeles at the moment.

What classes are available from Chicago to Los Angeles?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Aircraft types that fly from Chicago to Los Angeles:

  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-700 (winglets)
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

What is the earliest flight departing from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The earliest flight departs at 05:25 from Chicago and arrives at 07:40 at Los Angeles.

What is the latest flight available from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The latest flight departs at 22:55 from Chicago and arrives at 01:15 at Los Angeles.

Popular flights from Chicago via Los Angeles

Non-stop flights from MDW to LAX

1,746 miles (2,810 km)  ·  4h 15m

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