ChicagoLos AngelesNonstop Flight TimeORD–LAX
Chicago (O'Hare) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International).
The nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes 3h 41m on average, covering about 1,839 miles. Across 6 flights we tracked, the fastest was 3h 31m and the slowest 4h 1m, with United Airlines flying it most often.
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| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3h 41m | 1,839 mi | Nonstop | 3h 31m | 2 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to Los Angeles
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines operate 23/day flights from ORD to LAX. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 3 and 5 at ORD.
- First departure
- 00:30
- Last departure
- 22:35
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 33
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 10-11/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 757 · Terminal 1 · Seat map |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
LAX to ORD flight time (16 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 6 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
The nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes 3h 41m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 3h 31m and the slowest 4h 1m.
How far is Chicago from Los Angeles?
Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX) is about 1,839 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Yes. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX), with 23/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?
The ORD–LAX route is flown with Boeing 757-300, Boeing 737-800.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights from MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights from MKE
Near Los Angeles
- BUR - BurbankBob Hope Airport · 18 mi from LAXFlights to BUR
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 36 mi from LAXFlights to SNA
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 47 mi from LAXFlights to ONT