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Cheap flights from Leeds to Chicago from £484

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LBA — CHI
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£484

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£712
5/2-12/2
  • 5/2-12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 10m total
  • Leeds to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£88 potential increase over avg. return price).
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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 8 January 2026.

Thu 5/207:25LBA - ORD
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/221:00ORD - LBA
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£484
Fri 30/107:30LBA - ORD
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/221:00ORD - LBA
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£485
Sun 1/208:00LBA - ORD
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/221:00ORD - LBA
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£486
Thu 29/108:45LBA - ORD
2 stops35h 29mBritish Airways
Tue 3/221:00ORD - LBA
1 stop16h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/1£499
Thu 29/108:45LBA - ORD
1 stop16h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 8/221:00ORD - LBA
1 stop16h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/1£502
Thu 29/108:45LBA - ORD
2 stops35h 29mBritish Airways
Sat 7/221:00ORD - LBA
1 stop29h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/1£505
Wed 4/208:45LBA - ORD
2 stops17h 19mBritish Airways
Sun 8/215:37ORD - LBA
2 stops34h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1£506
Thu 22/108:45LBA - ORD
2 stops17h 19mBritish Airways
Sun 25/118:31ORD - LBA
2 stops31h 34mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/1£508
Tue 3/220:00LBA - ORD
2 stops30h 04mBritish Airways
Sun 8/218:31ORD - LBA
2 stops31h 34mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/1£511
Sat 7/206:10LBA - MDW
2 stops16h 06mKLM
Thu 12/213:29MDW - LBA
2 stops14h 01mKLM
Deal found 5/1£534
Thu 19/206:05LBA - MDW
2 stops18h 35mDelta
Thu 26/209:50MDW - LBA
2 stops17h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/1£534
Sun 22/210:00LBA - MDW
2 stops38h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 1/313:28MDW - LBA
2 stops13h 57mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/1£550

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Depart

Return

Price

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 22/2

08:45-19:15

1 stop16h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

21:00-19:30

1 stop16h 30m

£485

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 31/1

08:45-20:04

2 stops17h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

21:00-16:10

1 stop13h 10m

£499

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 29/1

08:45-14:14

2 stops35h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

21:00-19:30

1 stop16h 30m

£499

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 9/2

08:45-12:25

2 stops33h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/2

21:00-16:10

1 stop13h 10m

£499

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 8/2

08:45-19:15

1 stop16h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/2

21:00-16:10

1 stop13h 10m

£502

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 3/2

08:45-19:15

1 stop16h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

21:00-19:30

1 stop16h 30m

£502

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 4/2

08:45-19:15

1 stop16h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

21:00-19:30

1 stop16h 30m

£502

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 11/2

08:45-19:15

1 stop16h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/2

21:00-16:10

1 stop13h 10m

£502

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 10/2

08:45-19:15

1 stop16h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/2

21:00-16:10

1 stop13h 10m

£502

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 30/1

08:45-20:04

2 stops17h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/2

21:00-08:05

1 stop29h 05m

£505

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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 £38). Flying from Leeds to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £595). 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 65% 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 £402.

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 41m.

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 8 January 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
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,425 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 06m. Fly via British Airways, KLM, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 3823 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 £482. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Aer Lingus. KLM is priced at 29% 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 £38). Flying from Leeds to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £595). 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 8 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£482Average£530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£537Average£665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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