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Cheap flights from Leeds to Chicago from £387

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LBA — CHI
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
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 1 August 2026.

Tue 1/914:40
LBA
-
ORD
2 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/919:15
ORD
-
LBA
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7£517
Thu 3/915:10
LBA
-
ORD
3 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/919:15
ORD
-
LBA
2 stops20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7£520
Thu 10/915:10
LBA
-
ORD
3 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/919:15
ORD
-
LBA
2 stops20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£529
Wed 16/908:45
LBA
-
ORD
1 stop16h 30m
Aer Lingus
Wed 23/921:00
ORD
-
LBA
1 stop16h 35m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 27/7£543
Tue 15/921:10
LBA
-
ORD
2 stops23h 15m
Aer Lingus
Thu 24/916:55
ORD
-
LBA
2 stops16h 40m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 28/7£579
Fri 4/917:25
LBA
-
ORD
1 stop26h 50m
Air France
Tue 8/917:10
ORD
-
LBA
2 stops17h 40m
Air France
Deal found 29/7£601
Wed 16/920:25
LBA
-
ORD
3 stops29h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/911:05
ORD
-
LBA
3 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£606
Thu 10/920:05
LBA
-
ORD
2 stops24h 20m
Aer Lingus
Thu 24/916:55
ORD
-
LBA
2 stops16h 40m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 30/7£615
Tue 1/906:30
LBA
-
MDW
2 stops16h 29m
Delta
Mon 7/918:42
MDW
-
LBA
2 stops16h 08m
Delta
Deal found 29/7£635
Thu 10/906:30
LBA
-
MDW
2 stops17h 49m
Delta
Thu 24/913:19
MDW
-
LBA
2 stops14h 11m
Delta
Deal found 30/7£637
Thu 3/906:30
LBA
-
MDW
2 stops18h 03m
Delta
Thu 10/917:37
MDW
-
LBA
2 stops17h 13m
Delta
Deal found 28/7£697
Tue 15/917:25
LBA
-
MDW
2 stops31h 08m
Air France
Thu 24/913:19
MDW
-
LBA
2 stops21h 31m
Air France
Deal found 28/7£709

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 1 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£517

One-way from

£387

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£762
1/9-7/9
  • 1/9-7/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 05m total
  • Leeds to Chicago
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26/8
  • 26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 05m total
  • Leeds to Chicago
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 16/9

14:30-16:10

2 stops31h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/9

19:15-00:35

3 stops23h 20m

£529

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 10/9

15:10-16:10

3 stops31h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 17/9

19:15-22:10

2 stops20h 55m

£529

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 1/9

08:35-14:00

1 stop11h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/9

15:45-09:30

2 stops35h 45m

£619

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 15/9

08:45-14:00

1 stop11h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/9

16:55-15:35

2 stops16h 40m

£625
Fastest return journey

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 10/9

08:45-14:00

1 stop11h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/9

15:45-08:15

1 stop10h 30m

£630

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 10/9

06:30-14:15

1 stop13h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/9

17:10-16:50

2 stops17h 40m

£632

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 1/9

06:30-16:59

2 stops16h 29m

Chicago Midway

Mon 7/9

18:42-16:50

2 stops16h 08m

£635

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 10/9

06:30-18:19

2 stops17h 49m

Chicago Midway

Thu 24/9

13:19-09:30

2 stops14h 11m

£637

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 4/9

10:05-21:47

2 stops17h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/9

10:29-09:30

2 stops17h 01m

£646

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 3/9

20:05-14:25

2 stops24h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

16:55-15:35

2 stops16h 40m

£674

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Leeds to Chicago

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Leeds to Chicago flights typically cost between £626 and £783 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £517 on Multiple Airlines (1 Sept–7 Sept).

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 69% 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 £579.

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 15m.

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 46m.

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 1 August 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
1,552 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,683 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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 11h 15m. Fly via Aer Lingus, 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 £510. 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.

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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 1 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£510Average£510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£540Average£754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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