Direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles (MDW → LAX)

Distance 2,812 km (1,747 mi)
Est. duration 3h 18m
MDW
Chicago
Chicago Midway International, USA
LAX
Los Angeles
Los Angeles International, USA
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Frequently asked questions

How far is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles? The flight distance from MDW to LAX is approximately 2,812 km (1,747 miles).
How long is the flight from MDW to LAX? The estimated flight time from Chicago to Los Angeles is approximately 3h 18m.
What airlines fly from MDW to LAX? Airlines operating direct flights from Chicago to Los Angeles include: WN.

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Try a nearby airport to Chicago

Flights to Los Angeles (LAX) from other airports within 350 km of Chicago. Often unlocks cheaper fares or better times.

ORD → LAX 25 km from MDW Chicago → Los Angeles USA · 282 destinations SBN → LAX 119 km from MDW South Bend → Los Angeles USA · 22 destinations RFD → LAX 121 km from MDW Rockford → Los Angeles USA · 8 destinations MKE → LAX 130 km from MDW Milwaukee → Los Angeles USA · 34 destinations BMI → LAX 175 km from MDW Bloomington → Los Angeles USA · 6 destinations

Or try a nearby airport to Los Angeles

Flights from Chicago (MDW) to other airports within 350 km of Los Angeles.

MDW → LGB 28 km from LAX Chicago → Long Beach USA · 18 destinations MDW → BUR 29 km from LAX Chicago → Burbank USA · 31 destinations MDW → VNY 31 km from LAX Chicago → Los Angeles USA · 9 destinations MDW → SNA 58 km from LAX Chicago → Santa Ana USA · 48 destinations MDW → ONT 75 km from LAX Chicago → Ontario USA · 31 destinations

Other flights from Chicago (MDW)

Aguascalientes (AGU) Albany (ALB) Albuquerque (ABQ) Asheville (AVL) Atlanta (ATL) Austin (AUS) Baltimore (BWI) Birmingham (BHM) All 97 destinations →

Other flights from Los Angeles (LAX)

Aguascalientes (AGU) Albuquerque (ABQ) Amsterdam (AMS) Anchorage (ANC) Arcata (ACV) Aspen (ASE) Atlanta (ATL) Auckland (AKL) All 181 destinations →