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      £72 Flight deals from Chicago Midway to Los Angeles

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £151. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Los Angeles.£72 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £72, select.
      Los Angeles.£79 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £79, select.
      Los Angeles.£80 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £80, select.
      Los Angeles.£87 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £87, select.
      Los Angeles.£101 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £101, select.
      Los Angeles.£101 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £101, select.
      Los Angeles.£101 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £101, select.
      Los Angeles.£108 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £108, select.
      Los Angeles.£116 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Mar.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £116, select.
      Los Angeles.£123 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 May.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £123, select.
      Los Angeles.£123 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £123, select.
      Los Angeles.£123 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Jul.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 6 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £123, select.
      Los Angeles.£124 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £124, select.
      Los Angeles.£130 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jun.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 15 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £130, select.
      Los Angeles.£136 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £136, select.
      Los Angeles.£191 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £191, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago Midway to Los Angeles

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago Midway to Los Angeles flights are currently cheapest in November.
      Aug
      from £136
      Sep
      from £80
      Oct
      from £79
      Nov
      from £72
      Dec
      from £87
      Jan
      from £101
      Feb
      from £101
      Mar
      from £108
      Apr
      from £123
      May
      from £123
      Jun
      from £130
      Jul
      from £123

      Direct flights from Chicago Midway to Los Angeles

      Southwest Airlines

      Alternative Chicago Midway to Los Angeles routes

      Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Chicago Midway to Los Angeles? You could fly into the following airports instead.

      Hawthorne

      10 miles from central Los Angeles
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      Burbank

      12 miles from central Los Angeles
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      Los Angeles International

      12 miles from central Los Angeles
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      from £72
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      Long Beach Municipal

      17 miles from central Los Angeles
      from £100
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      Los Angeles Van Nuys

      17 miles from central Los Angeles
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      Santa Ana John Wayne

      34 miles from central Los Angeles
      from £92
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      Ontario International

      37 miles from central Los Angeles
      from £73
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      Chicago to Los Angeles: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found£72
      Cheapest month to flyNovember
      Average flight time4 hrs, 29 mins
      Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
      Average flights per week26

      Finding cheap flights from Chicago Midway to Los Angeles: Frequently asked questions

      There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.
      The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago Midway to Los Angeles is £144. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      4 hours and 29 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago Midway to Los Angeles.
      Southwest Airlines flies direct from Chicago Midway to Los Angeles.
      As of August 2026, there are 26 flights per week flying from Chicago Midway to Los Angeles.
      The cheapest month to fly from Chicago Midway to Los Angeles is usually November.
      If you're flying from Chicago Midway Airport, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 12.2 miles away from the centre of Los Angeles. We've found flights into this airport from £144.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles on Friday, 6 November 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 29 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      In August, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.
      Currently, Southwest Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles.

      Travelling from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles: what you need to know

      • Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles.

      • Los Angeles is two hours behind Chicago, where Chicago Midway International Airport is located. Los Angeles observes the UTC-8 timezone.

      • The busiest route is from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). You can choose from 18 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MDW to LAX is the 05:05 Southwest Airlines service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 22:45 with Southwest Airlines.

      • For a relaxed start to your MDW to Los Angeles flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

      • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

      • You can book a direct Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles ticket. Start your journey at MDW and land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

      • Be on the lookout for offers from Southwest Airlines. This airline operates direct flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles.

      • Located around 14 kms (9 miles) from the centre of Chicago, MDW can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.

      • Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near MDW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:

      • Of the flights that depart from Chicago Midway International Airport, 76% arrive on time at their destination.

      • You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles

      • The best price we've seen for a one-way Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles flight is £72. The cheapest price for a return flight is £144. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

      • Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from MDW to Los Angeles. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.

      • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles ticket.

      • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MDW to Los Angeles by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

      • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles.

      Airports in Los Angeles

      Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

      • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 29 kms (18 miles) away.

      • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

      • If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near LAX:

      • Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from MDW to Los Angeles.

      • LAX is located at One World Way.

      Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

      • Central Los Angeles is around 29 kms (18 miles) from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Once your flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 35 minutes.

      • If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so.

      • Following your MDW to Los Angeles flight, settle in at a hotel near VNY. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

      • Avoid filling out forms on the spot and save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from VNY a few weeks in advance so you can just grab the keys and go.

      Best time to go to Los Angeles

      • December is the quietest month for flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Los Angeles based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

      • The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

      • February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from MDW to Los Angeles around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

      More about Los Angeles

      • After booking your flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Los Angeles:

      • Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Sign are just two of the big attractions to add to your Los Angeles must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Hollywood Bowl.

      Explore more of the United States

      • You've done Los Angeles, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 177 kms (110 miles) southeast to San Diego to check off its leading sights. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.

      • Around 499 kms (310 miles) northwest of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.

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