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Cheap flights from Leeds to Chicago from £494

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LBA — CHI
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
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 March 2026.

Tue 21/408:35
LBA
-
ORD
1 stop11h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/415:45
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop10h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3£498
Sun 19/407:00
LBA
-
ORD
1 stop13h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/415:45
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop10h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3£499
Thu 14/520:05
LBA
-
ORD
1 stop23h 55m
Aer Lingus
Sun 31/515:45
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop10h 30m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 6/3£531
Wed 8/408:45
LBA
-
ORD
1 stop16h 30m
Aer Lingus
Wed 15/415:45
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop17h 50m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 6/3£547
Mon 1/606:00
LBA
-
ORD
2 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/621:00
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£577
Thu 4/622:10
LBA
-
ORD
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/615:45
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop10h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£625
Tue 1/913:45
LBA
-
ORD
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/921:00
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop13h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£632
Tue 1/917:25
LBA
-
ORD
1 stop27h 05m
Air France
Thu 10/916:20
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop11h 10m
Air France
Deal found 6/3£638
Thu 4/608:45
LBA
-
ORD
1 stop16h 30m
Aer Lingus
Sun 14/615:45
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop17h 50m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 6/3£643
Tue 21/406:30
LBA
-
MDW
2 stops18h 06m
Delta
Tue 28/409:27
MDW
-
LBA
2 stops18h 03m
Delta
Deal found 7/3£663
Sun 19/417:25
LBA
-
MDW
2 stops31h 11m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 26/409:27
MDW
-
LBA
2 stops18h 03m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/3£694
Thu 23/406:30
LBA
-
MDW
2 stops18h 06m
Delta
Thu 30/409:27
MDW
-
LBA
2 stops18h 03m
Delta
Deal found 9/3£695

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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£498

One-way from

£494

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£704
21/4-28/4
  • 21/4-28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 05m total
  • Leeds to Chicago
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  • 6/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 15m total
  • Leeds to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£82 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 29/7

06:05-11:50

1 stop35h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/8

15:45-23:50

1 stop26h 05m

£661

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 21/4

06:30-18:36

2 stops18h 06m

Chicago Midway

Tue 28/4

09:27-09:30

2 stops18h 03m

£663

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 19/4

17:25-18:36

2 stops31h 11m

Chicago Midway

Sun 26/4

09:27-09:30

2 stops18h 03m

£694

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 23/4

06:30-18:36

2 stops18h 06m

Chicago Midway

Thu 30/4

09:27-09:30

2 stops18h 03m

£695

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 8/4

06:30-17:54

2 stops17h 24m

Chicago Midway

Wed 15/4

09:29-09:30

2 stops18h 01m

£717

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 19/4

06:30-18:52

2 stops18h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/4

08:52-09:30

2 stops18h 38m

£723
Fastest return journey

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 25/6

06:30-14:15

1 stop13h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/7

16:50-09:40

1 stop10h 50m

£743

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 18/4

06:30-18:36

2 stops18h 06m

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/5

11:18-09:30

2 stops16h 12m

£766

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 23/4

16:05-14:00

1 stop27h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/4

15:45-08:15

1 stop10h 30m

£778

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 26/5

06:30-15:10

2 stops14h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/6

16:20-09:30

1 stop11h 10m

£788

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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 £606). 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 67% 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 £405.

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 45m.

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 March 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
7.8
Good
1,468 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

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
7.8
Good
1,468 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,468 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

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
1,473 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,468 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

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, Virgin Atlantic, or KLM 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 £487. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Aer Lingus. KLM is priced at 31% 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 £606). 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 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£487Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£542Average£742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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