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Cheap flights from Leeds to Chicago from £496

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LBA — CHI
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Leeds to Chicago

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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 22 January 2026.

Fri 6/219:15
LBA
-
ORD
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/221:00
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£496
Fri 6/219:15
LBA
-
ORD
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/221:00
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£497
Mon 2/308:45
LBA
-
ORD
1 stop11h 15m
British Airways
Sun 8/316:50
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop10h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 20/1£501
Wed 4/208:45
LBA
-
ORD
2 stops17h 19m
British Airways
Sun 8/221:00
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop29h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 19/1£506
Fri 6/220:00
LBA
-
ORD
1 stop29h 15m
British Airways
Tue 10/221:00
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop29h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 20/1£514
Sat 7/207:50
LBA
-
ORD
2 stops15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/221:00
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£517
Thu 29/117:20
LBA
-
ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 11/216:25
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop18h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/1£519
Mon 2/306:05
LBA
-
MDW
2 stops18h 35m
Delta
Sun 8/313:10
MDW
-
LBA
2 stops15h 20m
Delta
Deal found 20/1£535
Thu 29/106:05
LBA
-
MDW
2 stops17h 50m
Delta
Wed 11/210:46
MDW
-
LBA
2 stops16h 44m
Delta
Deal found 20/1£538
Wed 21/1006:20
LBA
-
MDW
2 stops18h 17m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 28/1013:00
MDW
-
LBA
2 stops22h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/1£690
Mon 30/317:25
LBA
-
MDW
2 stops30h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/409:27
MDW
-
LBA
2 stops18h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£850
Wed 1/406:20
LBA
-
MDW
2 stops17h 34m
Air France
Mon 13/418:34
MDW
-
LBA
2 stops16h 16m
Air France
Deal found 20/1£861

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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£496

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£715
6/2-15/2
  • 6/2-15/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 10m total
  • Leeds to Chicago
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Depart

Return

Price

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 10/2

08:45-20:04

2 stops17h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/2

21:00-08:05

1 stop29h 05m

£506

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 4/2

08:45-12:30

2 stops33h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

21:00-08:05

1 stop29h 05m

£506

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 9/2

08:45-20:04

2 stops17h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/2

21:00-08:05

1 stop29h 05m

£506

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 6/2

16:45-19:15

1 stop32h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/2

21:00-08:05

1 stop29h 05m

£514

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 6/2

20:00-19:15

1 stop29h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/2

21:00-08:05

1 stop29h 05m

£514

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 2/3

06:05-18:40

2 stops18h 35m

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/3

13:10-09:30

2 stops15h 20m

£535

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 30/3

17:25-17:54

2 stops30h 29m

Chicago Midway

Mon 13/4

09:27-09:30

2 stops18h 03m

£850

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 1/4

06:20-17:54

2 stops17h 34m

Chicago Midway

Mon 13/4

18:34-16:50

2 stops16h 16m

£861

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 6/3

06:05-17:37

2 stops17h 32m

Chicago Midway

Fri 13/3

10:45-09:30

2 stops17h 45m

£878

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 29/5

06:20-18:31

2 stops18h 11m

Chicago Midway

Fri 19/6

17:25-16:55

2 stops17h 30m

£884

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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 £38). Flying from Leeds to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £599). 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 64% 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 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 22 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
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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
1,442 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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
1,439 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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 17h 19m. Fly via British Airways, Delta, or Air France 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 £484. 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 £38). Flying from Leeds to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £599). 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 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£484Average£532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£539Average£675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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