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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago from £404

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CHI
7 Jan — 14 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 December 2025.

Sat 13/1216:35LGW - ORD
1 stop28h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 7/119:10ORD - LGW
1 stop13h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/12£526
Sat 13/1219:55LGW - ORD
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/118:30ORD - LGW
3 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£528
Mon 15/1217:20LGW - ORD
2 stops51h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/120:51ORD - LGW
1 stop31h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£538
Fri 12/1214:00LGW - MDW
1 stop14h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/113:00MDW - LGW
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12£559
Thu 25/1212:45LGW - ORD
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/112:44ORD - LGW
1 stop15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12£565
Thu 25/1212:45LGW - ORD
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/117:53ORD - LGW
1 stop30h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£571
Mon 15/1210:40LGW - MDW
2 stops32h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/111:27MDW - LGW
1 stop16h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12£577
Thu 25/1212:45LGW - ORD
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/112:31ORD - LGW
1 stop15h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12£577
Thu 25/1212:45LGW - ORD
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/112:44ORD - LGW
1 stop15h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12£586
Wed 24/1208:50LGW - ORD
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/115:50ORD - LGW
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12£590
Wed 24/1208:50LGW - ORD
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/121:00ORD - LGW
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£594
Fri 12/1214:00LGW - MDW
1 stop14h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/111:27MDW - LGW
1 stop16h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12£598

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 8 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£469

One-way from

£404

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£631
22/1-25/1
  • 22/1-25/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 29h 55m total
  • London to Chicago
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27/3
  • 27/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 03m total
  • London to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£82 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (£38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 8 December 2025.
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LondonChicago

LGW - MDW

LGWMDW

London Gatwick

Mon 26/1

14:00-12:05

2 stops28h 05m

Chicago Midway

Fri 30/1

13:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

£474

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Tue 12/5

13:00-18:15

1 stop11h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 16/5

19:25-11:45

1 stop10h 20m

£486

LondonChicago

LGW - MDW

LGWMDW

London Gatwick

Mon 12/1

14:00-23:09

1 stop15h 09m

Chicago Midway

Mon 19/1

10:07-10:00

1 stop17h 53m

£487

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Fri 15/5

15:40-21:40

1 stop12h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/5

19:25-11:45

1 stop10h 20m

£493

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Wed 13/5

15:40-21:40

1 stop12h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 16/5

19:25-11:45

1 stop10h 20m

£493

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Sat 16/5

13:00-18:15

1 stop11h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 21/5

19:25-14:40

1 stop13h 15m

£503

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Fri 15/5

15:40-21:40

1 stop12h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 17/5

22:40-14:40

1 stop10h 00m

£518

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Thu 14/5

13:00-18:15

1 stop11h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 17/5

19:25-14:40

1 stop13h 15m

£518

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Sat 16/5

13:00-18:15

1 stop11h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 18/5

19:25-14:40

1 stop13h 15m

£538

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Sat 16/5

13:00-18:15

1 stop11h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/5

19:25-14:40

1 stop13h 15m

£538

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago (average of £238). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £516). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago?

Share of one-stop return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Reykjavik (KEF) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 86% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Lisbon (LIS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £382.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Madrid (MAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 39m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 8 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Icelandair and British Airways from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Icelandair
7.0
Good
586 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.9

Boarding

7.2

Food

6.2

Overall

7.0

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Dmitry,Oct 2025

KEF - EWR

It was a nice experience, the plane was clean and the crew was friendly. The boarding process went smoothly and there were no delays.
Icelandair
7.0
Good
586 reviews
Icelandair
7.0
Good
586 reviews
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Comfort

6.9

Boarding

7.2

Food

6.2

Overall

7.0

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Dmitry,Oct 2025

KEF - EWR

It was a nice experience, the plane was clean and the crew was friendly. The boarding process went smoothly and there were no delays.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,564 reviews
Icelandair
7.0
Good
586 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.9

Boarding

7.2

Food

6.2

Overall

7.0

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Dmitry,Oct 2025

KEF - EWR

It was a nice experience, the plane was clean and the crew was friendly. The boarding process went smoothly and there were no delays.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago?

    A quick flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago can take about 11h 15m. Icelandair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £486. Airlines will cover a distance of 3960 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on Icelandair is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at £316. You may be able to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago for 42% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago (average of £238). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £516). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Gatwick to Chicago

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest£316Average£523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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