Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 166 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,744-mile flight takes about 4h 27m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,744 mi ยท 2,807 km
- Flight time
- 4h 27m
- Airlines
- 4
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying ORD to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 73 | Airbus A321, Boeing 757-300, Boeing 737-900ER | 601,262 | 4h 29m |
| American Airlines | 67 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 464,015 | 4h 24m |
| Delta Air Lines | 19 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER | 22,395 | 4h 23m |
| Frontier Airlines | 6 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 43,434 | 4h 33m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 30,351 | 4h 20m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to LAX flight schedule
33 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 25 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:55am and the last at 10:35pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 2114United Airlines | 5:55am | 8:22am | 21 | 91% |
| AA 607American Airlines | 6:00am | 8:19am | 31 | 87% |
| UA 2373United Airlines | 6:00am | 8:27am | 8 | 91% |
| AA 3075American Airlines | 7:00am | 9:21am | 27 | 72% |
| UA 2361United Airlines | 7:00am | 9:35am | 31 | 90% |
| DL 1556Delta Air Lines | 7:29am | 9:55am | 31 | 80% |
| UA 2814United Airlines | 8:50am | 11:23am | 31 | 85% |
| AA 2012American Airlines | 9:00am | 11:21am | 31 | 71% |
| AA 1979American Airlines | 10:00am | 12:20pm | 31 | 70% |
| UA 692United Airlines | 10:27am | 1:00pm | 21 | 70% |
| UA 1044United Airlines | 10:30am | 1:09pm | 10 | 81% |
| AA 1433American Airlines | 11:49am | 2:11pm | 27 | 54% |
| AA 2718American Airlines | 12:00pm | 2:21pm | 4 | 72% |
| UA 1363United Airlines | 1:00pm | 3:35pm | 31 | 82% |
| UA 374United Airlines | 2:00pm | 4:32pm | 31 | 77% |
| DL 967Delta Air Lines | 2:36pm | 5:08pm | 25 | 62% |
| UA 542United Airlines | 3:00pm | 5:37pm | 21 | 67% |
| AA 529American Airlines | 3:22pm | 5:44pm | 31 | 57% |
| UA 576United Airlines | 3:48pm | 6:25pm | 31 | 74% |
| UA 2494United Airlines | 4:45pm | 7:21pm | 21 | 62% |
| UA 600United Airlines | 4:45pm | 7:16pm | 8 | 64% |
| AA 1437American Airlines | 5:10pm | 7:33pm | 4 | 55% |
| AA 2364American Airlines | 5:16pm | 7:39pm | 31 | 55% |
| UA 1967United Airlines | 5:52pm | 8:25pm | 31 | 66% |
| DL 2298Delta Air Lines | 6:48pm | 9:25pm | 31 | 67% |
| AA 3063American Airlines | 7:00pm | 9:26pm | 27 | 52% |
| UA 2499United Airlines | 7:50pm | 10:25pm | 31 | 57% |
| AA 613American Airlines | 8:49pm | 11:13pm | 4 | 49% |
| AA 1114American Airlines | 9:06pm | 11:25pm | 27 | 39% |
| F9 2445Frontier Airlines | 9:13pm | 11:57pm | 31 | 61% |
| UA 661United Airlines | 9:30pm | 12:09am | 5 | 64% |
| AA 1209American Airlines | 10:30pm | 12:52am | 4 | 56% |
| AA 3028American Airlines | 10:35pm | 12:58am | 27 | 37% |
Is ORD to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 72% of 7,121 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (85%), those around 7pm the least (53%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (45%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 3,416 | 77% | 18 min | 0.6% |
| American Airlines | 3,092 | 68% | 26 min | 1.8% |
| Frontier Airlines | 245 | 61% | 34 min | 4.1% |
| Delta Air Lines | 238 | 71% | 25 min | 0% |
| Spirit Airlines | 130 | 70% | 29 min | 6.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 654 | 85% | |
| 7am to 8am | 606 | 85% | |
| 8am to 9am | 486 | 80% | |
| 9am to 10am | 352 | 77% | |
| 10am to 11am | 437 | 78% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 257 | 71% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 149 | 74% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 463 | 79% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 440 | 76% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 503 | 68% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 449 | 67% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 174 | 59% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 583 | 63% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 412 | 53% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 539 | 63% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 434 | 62% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 165 | 59% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 660 | 110,363 | |
| September 2025 | 621 | 97,905 | |
| October 2025 | 568 | 96,582 | |
| November 2025 | 567 | 92,207 | |
| December 2025 | 564 | 102,406 | |
| January 2026 | 460 | 71,747 | |
| February 2026 | 452 | 67,902 | |
| March 2026 | 538 | 92,675 | |
| April 2026 | 544 | 87,268 | |
| May 2026 | 601 | 104,266 | |
| June 2026 | 650 | 111,824 | |
| July 2026 | 737 | 126,402 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.