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Cheap flights from Leeds to Chicago from £301

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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LBA — CHI
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
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 21 November 2025.

Thu 18/1208:45LBA - ORD
1 stop15h 10mAer Lingus
Thu 25/1215:50ORD - LBA
1 stop21h 40mAer Lingus
Deal found 19/11£692
Sun 7/1208:45LBA - ORD
1 stop15h 10mAer Lingus
Sun 4/119:40ORD - LBA
1 stop14h 30mAer Lingus
Deal found 20/11£695
Mon 22/1207:55LBA - ORD
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/123:50ORD - LBA
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£718
Mon 22/1208:45LBA - ORD
1 stop15h 10mAer Lingus
Sun 4/119:40ORD - LBA
1 stop17h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 20/11£744
Sun 7/1208:00LBA - ORD
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/119:40ORD - LBA
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£761
Thu 18/1207:25LBA - ORD
2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1209:34ORD - LBA
3 stops23h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£769
Sun 21/1208:45LBA - ORD
1 stop15h 10mAer Lingus
Sun 4/123:50ORD - LBA
2 stops37h 40mAer Lingus
Deal found 19/11£790
Sun 21/1220:05LBA - ORD
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/121:00ORD - LBA
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£805
Thu 18/1210:00LBA - MDW
2 stops19h 47mDelta
Thu 25/1209:29MDW - LBA
2 stops20h 51mDelta
Deal found 19/11£954
Sun 21/1206:10LBA - MDW
2 stops17h 09mDelta
Thu 1/109:29MDW - LBA
2 stops18h 01mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,161
Sun 21/1206:10LBA - MDW
2 stops17h 09mDelta
Mon 5/106:45MDW - LBA
2 stops20h 45mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,216
Sun 21/1206:10LBA - MDW
2 stops17h 09mDelta
Sun 4/109:29MDW - LBA
2 stops25h 16mDelta
Deal found 19/11£1,321

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 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£480

One-way from

£301

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£736
Aer Lingus
  • Aer Lingus
  • 10/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 55m total
  • Leeds to Chicago
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10/1
  • 10/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 22m total
  • Leeds to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£101 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 9/3

09:00-18:55

2 stops38h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/3

20:40-16:10

1 stop14h 30m

£575

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 10/3

22:00-15:55

2 stops22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/3

20:40-16:10

1 stop14h 30m

£584

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 10/3

07:30-18:55

1 stop16h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

16:50-07:05

1 stop33h 15m

£612

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 4/2

06:10-21:05

2 stops20h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

18:45-09:30

2 stops32h 45m

£653

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 9/3

08:45-15:00

1 stop11h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/3

16:50-08:15

1 stop10h 25m

£656

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 4/2

10:00-12:46

2 stops32h 46m

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/2

17:00-09:30

2 stops34h 30m

£673

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 4/3

06:10-18:37

2 stops18h 27m

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/3

18:45-09:30

2 stops33h 45m

£676

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 9/3

06:05-18:34

2 stops17h 29m

Chicago Midway

Thu 19/3

13:00-16:45

2 stops22h 45m

£676

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 10/3

06:05-18:08

2 stops17h 03m

Chicago Midway

Thu 19/3

13:00-16:45

2 stops22h 45m

£676

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 10/3

06:05-18:34

2 stops17h 29m

Chicago Midway

Sat 21/3

17:59-16:45

2 stops17h 46m

£676

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to Chicago (average of £146). Flying from Leeds to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £612). 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 £479.

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 52m.

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 2h 15m.

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 21 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Leeds to Chicago, such as KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAer Lingus. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,414 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,414 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,414 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
674 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,414 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,377 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,414 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 20h 55m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic or Delta 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 £493. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to Chicago (average of £146). Flying from Leeds to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £612). 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 21 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£493Average£654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£549Average£666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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