Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago from £412

LHR — CHI
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Chicago are usually found in February or November, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Chicago

Thu 3/1207:05 -
2 stops15h 40m
Mon 15/219:10 -
2 stops20h 25m
Deal found 3/11£518
Fri 6/1106:00 -
1 stop15h 30m
Fri 13/1120:10 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 31/10£519
Sun 8/1106:00 -
1 stop15h 30m
Sun 15/1120:10 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 31/10£520
Tue 24/1107:05 -
2 stops15h 40m
Tue 1/1219:10 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 30/10£521
Wed 9/1206:40 -
1 stop16h 15m
Sat 25/919:15 -
2 stops20h 20m
Deal found 2/11£522
Tue 24/1107:05 -
2 stops15h 40m
Mon 30/1119:10 -
2 stops15h 15m
Deal found 1/11£523
Fri 6/1106:00 -
1 stop15h 30m
Fri 27/1120:10 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 3/11£524
Mon 23/1106:40 -
2 stops16h 05m
Mon 30/1119:10 -
2 stops20h 25m
Deal found 2/11£526
Wed 9/1206:40 -
2 stops16h 40m
Sun 13/1218:30 -
3 stops32h 25m
Deal found 30/10£526
Mon 23/1106:40 -
1 stop16h 05m
Fri 27/1119:10 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 31/10£527
Mon 16/1112:40 -
1 stop16h 14m
Tue 8/1213:41 -
1 stop12h 04m
Deal found 2/11£562
Sat 14/1111:20 -
1 stop12h 44m
Tue 8/1212:39 -
1 stop12h 26m
Deal found 30/10£584

Find flight deals from Heathrow to Chicago

Round-trip from

£517

One-way from

£412

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£592

Good round-trip deal

£654 or less

Good one-way deal

£504 or less
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 26/2-1/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 15m total
  • London to Chicago
18/11-31/12
  • 18/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 40m total
  • London to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£91 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Heathrow to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London Heathrow to Chicago (CHI).

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LondonChicago

LHR London Heathrow - MDW Chicago Midway

LHRMDW

London Heathrow

Mon 25/1

06:30-18:00

2 stops17h 30m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£445

LondonChicago

LHR London Heathrow - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Mon 11/1

10:25-13:45

Nonstop9h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£447

LondonChicago

LHR London Heathrow - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Sat 23/1

13:35-16:55

Nonstop9h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£477
Fastest return journey

LondonChicago

LHR London Heathrow - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Sat 9/1

07:40-10:45

Nonstop9h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£487

LondonChicago

LHR London Heathrow - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Thu 31/12

09:50-21:39

1 stop17h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£491

LondonChicago

LHR London Heathrow - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Mon 14/12

10:25-13:45

Nonstop9h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£502

LondonChicago

LHR London Heathrow - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Tue 15/12

10:25-13:45

Nonstop9h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£503

LondonChicago

LHR London Heathrow - MDW Chicago Midway

LHRMDW

London Heathrow

Sun 17/1

08:55-16:22

1 stop13h 27m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£504

LondonChicago

LHR London Heathrow - MDW Chicago Midway

LHRMDW

London Heathrow

Sat 16/1

08:55-22:17

1 stop19h 22m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£505

LondonChicago

LHR London Heathrow - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Wed 6/1

10:25-13:45

Nonstop9h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£534

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Chicago

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago (average of £499). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of £826). 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 LHR to CHI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago

The most flights from LHR to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (35 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
London Heathrow Airport to Chicago flights typically cost between £537 and £710 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £517 on Scandinavian Airlines (26 Feb–1 Mar).

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

Reykjavik (KEF) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago on Cheapflights.

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

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £369.

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 40m.

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 03m.

How often are flights from London to Chicago delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between London and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 179 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Chicago flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago?

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

See what other customers who have flown with Scandinavian Airlines,Aer Lingus, andIcelandair from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

siavash,Oct 2026

CPH - JFK

I was seated in premium economy and I didn’t feel the crew being attentive or a warm sense of hospitality, the plane was clean. The seats were comfortable.

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

siavash,Oct 2026

CPH - JFK

I was seated in premium economy and I didn’t feel the crew being attentive or a warm sense of hospitality, the plane was clean. The seats were comfortable.

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

siavash,Oct 2026

CPH - JFK

I was seated in premium economy and I didn’t feel the crew being attentive or a warm sense of hospitality, the plane was clean. The seats were comfortable.

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

siavash,Oct 2026

CPH - JFK

I was seated in premium economy and I didn’t feel the crew being attentive or a warm sense of hospitality, the plane was clean. The seats were comfortable.

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

siavash,Oct 2026

CPH - JFK

I was seated in premium economy and I didn’t feel the crew being attentive or a warm sense of hospitality, the plane was clean. The seats were comfortable.

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

siavash,Oct 2026

CPH - JFK

I was seated in premium economy and I didn’t feel the crew being attentive or a warm sense of hospitality, the plane was clean. The seats were comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago in 15h 40m. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. London Heathrow Airport and Chicago are separated by a distance of 3939 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago round-trip?

    Currently priced at £212, Virgin Atlantic will fly you from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago and back. In addition to Virgin Atlantic, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Icelandair and TAP AIR PORTUGAL - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £382 and £388, respectively. These flights start at 67% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Aer Lingus, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £316. Icelandair flights start at £326 while deals on JetBlue start at £351 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from London Heathrow Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Royal Jordanian (100%), SriLankan Airlines (91%), Air Canada( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago? While on average our users pay £1,677, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £375. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around £416.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Chicago?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago (average of £499). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of £826). 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 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£212Average£639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IcelandairCheapest£382Average£510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£388Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£413Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£423Average£693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£428Average£728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£433Average£772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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JetBlueCheapest£444Average£683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapest£447Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapest£448Average£851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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