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Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Say goodbye to the Second City and wing your way to the West Coast with a flight on Southwest Airlines. Southwest flies from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, making it easier to plan your next trip to Tinseltown. Have flexible travel dates? Explore our Low Fare Calendar to find an array of low fares within your travel window. Make the most of your reservation with package deals on flights, hotels, rental cars, and more from Southwest Vacations®.
Let la-la-land make your vacation dreams come true—book your flight today!
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the availability, health and safety procedures, operations, and schedules for local attractions are changing constantly. Please contact attractions directly for hours of operation, potential temperature screenings, and other possible health and safety procedures and restrictions. Visit our COVID-19 Travel Information page for information about potential restrictions on air travel.
*Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 5/1/2022 and 5/31/2022. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
Explore Los Angeles.
When you choose Los Angeles International Airport as your jumping off point for your Los Angeles area adventure, you might find it difficult to choose where to begin. Do you head straight to the Hollywood Sign on Mount Lee? The Hollywood Walk of Fame? A drive through Topanga Canyon? A studio tour? The Sunset Strip? The hustle and bustle of the Entertainment Capital of the World may feel as overwhelming as sitting in L.A. traffic, but the sparkle of Tinseltown is waiting to wow you.
If you love the great outdoors, you can enjoy both sightseeing and hiking with a visit to Griffith Park. The Hollywood Sign and the Griffith Observatory are both in the park, of course, but there are several areas for outdoor activities as well. Golf courses, tennis courts, hiking trails, and opportunities for horse or pony rides are all available—something for every kind of visitor. Shutterbugs may find themselves drawn to pinpointing locations throughout the park that they recognize from movies and TV; the park’s location makes it a popular location for shoots.
Of course, there’s more to Los Angeles than showbusiness. L.A. is home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Opera, as well as several world-class museums. If you’re a fan of keeping your cultural appreciation current, visit Gallery Row and ask when the next Downtown Art Walk is scheduled.
Travel tips
Infancy policy
One child over 14 days and under two (2) years of age, not occupying a seat, may be carried free of charge when traveling with an adult (12 years of age or older). Learn more.
Pet policy
Customers flying with a pet are subject to a pet fare. To learn more about traveling with your furry friend, explore the Southwest® pet policy.
Unaccompanied minor
Minors under the age of 18 are not permitted to fly unaccompanied on international flights or any itinerary that includes an international flight. Learn more.
The Southwest travel experience
At Southwest, we know it takes more than great deals on Los Angeles (LAX) airfares and convenient scheduling options to make your trip memorable. So from booking to boarding, we offer services and features designed to make your travel from Chicago (O'Hare) to Los Angeles (LAX) the best it can be. Learn more about the Southwest® travel experience before you book your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Flying with Southwest is simple and fun, no matter which of our dozens of exciting destinations you choose. When you search for your next flight to Los Angeles (LAX), know that you won’t be surprised at checkout. Low fares and no hidden fees. That's Transfarency®. And as always, two bags fly free®3. Want the latest news, information, and promotional offers from Southwest? Sign up to receive email from us. Book your flight today and know that you'll earn Rapid Rewards® points when you fly.
1Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer. Where available.
2Internet access for $8 a day per device on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Price is subject to change. May not be available full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch WiFi experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites, including Netflix, HBO GO® and VoIP. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.
3First and second checked bags. Weight and size limits apply.
4Fare difference may apply.
5Failure to cancel a reservation at least 10 minutes prior to departure may result in forfeited Travel Funds.
Questions we hear the most
There are 37 weekly flights from Chicago (O'Hare) to Los Angeles (LAX) on Southwest Airlines.
To find the lowest fares by day and time to fly Chicago (O'Hare) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Southwest, check out our Low Fare Calendar.
Yes! Flights from Chicago (O'Hare) to Los Angeles (LAX)—or from here or there to anywhere—can be changed with no change fees. Fare difference may apply.