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Cheap flights from Leeds to Chicago from £278

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 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LBA — CHI
27 2月 — 6 3月1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Leeds to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Leeds to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 1月 2026.

週三 4/208:45
LBA
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ORD
2 stops33h 45m
British Airways
週日 8/221:00
ORD
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LBA
1 stop29h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 25/1£502
週四 30/406:05
LBA
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ORD
2 stops18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
週一 18/521:00
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£512
週四 30/408:45
LBA
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ORD
1 stop11h 15m
British Airways
週一 18/522:25
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop14h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 27/1£513
週一 4/519:40
LBA
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ORD
2 stops29h 53m
British Airways
週一 18/522:25
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop14h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 27/1£518
週六 2/522:30
LBA
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ORD
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
週一 18/521:00
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£520
週日 3/508:45
LBA
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ORD
2 stops16h 48m
British Airways
週四 14/515:45
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop10h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 27/1£528
週五 1/517:25
LBA
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ORD
1 stop26h 50m
KLM
週五 8/516:20
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop18h 35m
KLM
Deal found 26/1£531
週一 16/310:00
LBA
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ORD
2 stops16h 49m
Delta
週日 22/309:50
ORD
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LBA
2 stops18h 40m
Delta
Deal found 27/1£531
週四 12/306:05
LBA
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MDW
2 stops16h 49m
Virgin Atlantic
週四 19/309:30
MDW
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LBA
2 stops19h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/1£533
週四 12/306:05
LBA
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ORD
2 stops18h 44m
Virgin Atlantic
週四 19/308:55
ORD
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LBA
2 stops32h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/1£533
週五 1/506:20
LBA
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MDW
2 stops18h 16m
Delta
週五 8/518:45
MDW
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LBA
2 stops16h 10m
Delta
Deal found 25/1£696
週三 3/610:05
LBA
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MDW
2 stops14h 26m
Air France
週三 17/609:30
MDW
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LBA
2 stops18h 00m
Air France
Deal found 27/1£1,174

Find flight deals from Leeds to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Leeds (LBA) 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 28 1月 2026.

Round-trip from

£512

One-way from

£278

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£700
30/4-17/5
  • 30/4-17/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 50m total
  • Leeds to Chicago
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18/2
  • 18/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 54m total
  • Leeds to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£79 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Leeds to Chicago that are best for you.

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LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

週日 3/5

08:45-19:15

1 stop16h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週日 17/5

21:00-15:35

1 stop12h 35m

£513

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

週日 3/5

08:45-19:15

1 stop16h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週四 14/5

21:00-19:10

1 stop16h 10m

£513

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

週五 1/5

17:25-14:15

1 stop26h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週五 8/5

16:20-16:55

1 stop18h 35m

£531

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

週四 12/3

06:05-17:54

2 stops16h 49m

Chicago Midway

週四 19/3

09:30-09:30

2 stops19h 00m

£533

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

週四 12/3

06:05-19:49

2 stops18h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週四 19/3

08:55-21:55

2 stops32h 00m

£533

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

週六 2/5

08:45-19:33

2 stops16h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週四 14/5

22:25-19:10

1 stop14h 45m

£550

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

週五 1/5

19:40-19:33

2 stops29h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週五 8/5

21:15-08:15

2 stops29h 00m

£565

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

週四 12/3

08:45-18:55

1 stop15h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週四 19/3

16:45-08:15

1 stop10h 30m

£573

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

週五 15/5

06:30-14:15

1 stop13h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週日 31/5

16:20-09:30

1 stop11h 10m

£638

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

週三 3/6

19:40-11:30

1 stop21h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週一 15/6

22:25-19:10

1 stop14h 45m

£640

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Best time to book a flight from Leeds to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Leeds to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Leeds to Chicago?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to Chicago (average of £66). Flying from Leeds to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £586). 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’s the top stopover airport for flights from Leeds to Chicago?

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

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Leeds to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Leeds to Chicago?

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

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £394.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Leeds to Chicago?

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

Flights via Dublin (DUB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 47m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Leeds to Chicago?

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

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 38m.

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 28 1月 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Leeds to Chicago, such as KLM and Aer Lingus. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,442 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Leeds to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Leeds to Chicago?

    Most people fly from Leeds/Bradford (LBA) if they book a flight from Leeds to Chicago. On average, Leeds/Bradford has 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 2 airlines. Leeds/Bradford is conveniently located just 6.5 mi from Leeds’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Leeds to Chicago?

    There are many flights that can get you from Leeds to Chicago in 16h 30m. Fly via British Airways, KLM, or Virgin Atlantic to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 3820 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Leeds to Chicago round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Leeds to Chicago round-trip from £473. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Aer Lingus. KLM is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Leeds 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 Leeds to Chicago?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to Chicago (average of £66). Flying from Leeds to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £586). 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 2 airlines flying from Leeds to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Leeds to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 1月 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£473Average£520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£527Average£660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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