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Cheap flights from Leeds to Chicago from £315

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LBA — CHI
10 May — 17 May1
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 10 April 2026.

Sat 2/508:45
LBA
-
ORD
1 stop16h 30m
Aer Lingus
Wed 6/521:00
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop16h 35m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 7/4£595
Sat 23/507:20
LBA
-
ORD
1 stop12h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/521:00
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£610
Sat 2/507:20
LBA
-
ORD
3 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/509:55
ORD
-
LBA
3 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£613
Tue 26/521:25
LBA
-
ORD
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/715:45
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop10h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£624
Wed 27/506:00
LBA
-
ORD
2 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/715:45
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£625
Mon 25/521:10
LBA
-
ORD
3 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/610:00
ORD
-
LBA
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4£635
Tue 26/521:25
LBA
-
ORD
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/715:45
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop12h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£672
Sun 24/513:50
LBA
-
ORD
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/519:15
ORD
-
LBA
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4£674
Fri 15/508:45
LBA
-
ORD
1 stop16h 30m
Aer Lingus
Thu 28/515:45
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop10h 30m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 6/4£676
Tue 8/906:30
LBA
-
MDW
2 stops17h 35m
Delta
Tue 15/909:30
MDW
-
LBA
2 stops18h 00m
Delta
Deal found 6/4£696
Sat 2/506:30
LBA
-
MDW
2 stops15h 56m
KLM
Wed 6/513:24
MDW
-
LBA
2 stops14h 06m
KLM
Deal found 7/4£750
Tue 26/506:30
LBA
-
MDW
2 stops18h 03m
KLM
Tue 14/713:16
MDW
-
LBA
2 stops14h 24m
KLM
Deal found 7/4£800

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 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£595

One-way from

£315

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£746
Aer Lingus
  • Aer Lingus
  • 2/5-6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • Leeds to Chicago
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11/5
  • 11/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 31m total
  • Leeds to Chicago
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 2/5

07:20-09:00

3 stops31h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/5

09:55-17:35

3 stops25h 40m

£613

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 8/9

06:30-14:15

1 stop13h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 15/9

10:40-09:30

2 stops16h 50m

£692

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 8/9

06:30-18:05

2 stops17h 35m

Chicago Midway

Tue 15/9

09:30-09:30

2 stops18h 00m

£696

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 9/9

06:30-18:31

2 stops18h 01m

Chicago Midway

Tue 15/9

13:00-09:30

2 stops14h 30m

£696

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 2/5

06:30-14:15

1 stop13h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/5

13:06-09:30

2 stops14h 24m

£736

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 2/5

06:30-16:26

2 stops15h 56m

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/5

13:24-09:30

2 stops14h 06m

£750

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 15/5

06:30-18:15

2 stops17h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 28/5

10:25-09:30

2 stops17h 05m

£776

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 9/9

06:30-14:30

1 stop14h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 18/9

16:20-09:35

1 stop11h 15m

£782

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 28/5

06:30-14:15

1 stop13h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/7

16:20-09:40

1 stop11h 20m

£792

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 27/5

06:30-16:51

2 stops16h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/7

12:27-09:35

2 stops15h 08m

£796

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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 £103). Flying from Leeds to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £594). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Leeds to Chicago?

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 68% 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 £403.

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 48m.

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 10 April 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
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,502 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 13h 45m. Fly via Delta or KLM to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 3820 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Leeds to Chicago round-trip from £480. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Aer Lingus. KLM is priced at 34% 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 £103). Flying from Leeds to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £594). 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 10 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£480Average£531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£540Average£738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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