ChicagoLos AngelesFlight TimeORD–LAX
Chicago (O'Hare) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International).
The flight from Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes 3h 50m on average, covering about 1,887 miles. Across 5 flights we tracked, the fastest was 3h 41m and the slowest 4h 3m, with United Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3h 50m | 1,887 mi | 3h 41m | 2 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for ORD to LAX
Our current provider sample includes 24-25/day from ORD to LAX across 6 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 1, 3, 5.
- First departure
- 00:30
- Last departure
- 22:35
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Captured departures/day
- 33
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 10-11/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 757, Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 00:30 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
LAX to ORD flight time (17 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 5 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-09 and 2026-06-17, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from ORD to LAX?
The ORD to LAX flight takes 3h 50m on average based on 5 tracked flights.
How far is ORD from LAX?
ORD to LAX is about 1,887 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from ORD to LAX?
United Airlines, Delta Air Lines fly the ORD to LAX route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from ORD to LAX?
Aircraft observed on ORD to LAX include Boeing 757-300, Boeing 737-800.