Flights from Chicago Airport (MDW) to LAX Airport Airport (LAX)

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Returns from £141.33

One-way from £70.67

As flights from Midway to Los Angeles International are in low demand, many airliners do not offer a direct flight. There is in fact only one airliner who you can fly with which is Southwest Airlines. The flight time is approximately 4 Hours 7 Minutes.

The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

When arriving at Los Angeles International don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Midway (MDW) to Los Angeles International (LAX) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Southwest Airlines433333405:3522:45VIEW FLIGHTS

Southwest Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 05:35 and 22:45.

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Southwest Airlines at www.southwest.com/?ref=southwestairlines.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
05:35
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN3388
09:10
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN389
17:35
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN2129
22:45
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN4804
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Tuesday
09:50
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN2129
17:00
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN3239
20:40
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN4804
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Wednesday
09:50
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN2129
17:00
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN3239
20:40
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN4804
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Thursday
09:50
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN2129
17:00
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN3239
20:40
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN4804
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Friday
09:50
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN2129
17:00
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN3239
20:40
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN4804
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Saturday
08:10
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN389
14:40
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN733
19:45
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN4804
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Sunday
05:50
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN389
09:20
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN2129
17:40
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN2421
22:30
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN4804
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Instead of flying from Midway you could consider a few airports that are close by. Please see that table below of alternative routes.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Chicago O'Hare to Los Angeles 04 Hours 6 Minutes
Rockford Greater Rockford to Los Angeles 04 Hours

Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.

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Flight Price FAQ - Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Chicago MDW to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Chicago MDW to Los Angeles LAX is £70.67 ($90 €85.68)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Chicago MDW to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest direct return flight from Chicago MDW to Los Angeles LAX is £141.33 ($180 €171.35)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Chicago MDW to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest flight one way from Chicago MDW to Los Angeles LAX is £45.54 ($58 €55.21)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Chicago MDW to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest return flight from Chicago MDW to Los Angeles LAX is £84.01 ($107 €101.86)
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Flight Info FAQ - Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Who flies from Chicago to Los Angeles?
The following airlines fly from Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX): Southwest Airlines.
How far is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
The flight from Chicago to Los Angeles is 2,811KM or 1,747 miles.
How long does the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles to take?
The flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 4 Hours 7 Minutes.

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