Cheap flights from London to Chicago from £382

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 24/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CHI
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Chicago are usually found in February or September, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from London to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 December 2025.

Wed 31/1216:20LHR - ORD
1 stop32h 32mAustrian Airlines
Wed 7/121:05ORD - LHR
Nonstop8h 10mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 26/12£485
Tue 30/1207:50STN - ORD
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/121:00ORD - STN
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12£612
Tue 30/1208:50LGW - ORD
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/121:00ORD - LGW
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12£639
Mon 29/1220:35LHR - ORD
1 stop26h 45mIcelandair
Tue 6/118:30ORD - LHR
1 stop19h 00mIcelandair
Deal found 27/12£645
Fri 26/1212:15LHR - ORD
1 stop11h 05mIcelandair
Thu 22/118:30ORD - LHR
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 26/12£686
Tue 30/1206:00STN - ORD
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/121:00ORD - STN
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12£691
Sat 27/1215:40LHR - ORD
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/117:53ORD - LHR
1 stop20h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12£695
Tue 30/1207:50LHR - ORD
1 stop12h 10mAer Lingus
Tue 6/121:00ORD - LHR
1 stop10h 25mAer Lingus
Deal found 26/12£697
Tue 30/1208:50LGW - ORD
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/121:00ORD - LGW
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12£716
Fri 26/1213:55LHR - ORD
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/110:00ORD - LHR
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12£728
Wed 31/1207:50LHR - ORD
2 stops33h 10mAer Lingus
Wed 7/121:00ORD - LHR
1 stop12h 35mAer Lingus
Deal found 26/12£752
Fri 26/1221:25LGW - ORD
2 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/117:53ORD - LGW
1 stop30h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12£756

Find flight deals from London to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£413

One-way from

£382

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£591

Good round-trip deal

£528 or less

Good one-way deal

£438 or less
11/2-18/2
  • 11/2-18/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 50m total
  • London to Chicago
24/6
  • 24/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 33m total
  • London to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£59 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London (LON) to Chicago (CHI).

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Chicago that are best for you.

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LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Sun 10/5

06:20-14:00

1 stop13h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 15/5

15:20-07:50

1 stop10h 30m

£413

LondonChicago

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Sun 10/5

09:50-19:00

1 stop15h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 21/5

16:45-10:05

1 stop11h 20m

£413

LondonChicago

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Sun 10/5

08:50-14:00

1 stop11h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 18/5

16:40-10:05

1 stop11h 25m

£413

LondonChicago

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Thu 14/5

06:20-14:00

1 stop13h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 18/5

16:40-10:05

1 stop11h 25m

£413

LondonChicago

LCY - ORD

LCYORD

London City

Thu 19/2

06:50-19:29

2 stops18h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

21:00-18:35

1 stop15h 35m

£415

LondonChicago

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

09:00-16:20

1 stop13h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/3

16:45-05:55

Nonstop8h 10m

£417

LondonChicago

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Sat 21/2

06:40-16:45

1 stop16h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

19:20-18:50

2 stops17h 30m

£418

LondonChicago

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Mon 26/1

07:55-11:15

Nonstop9h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

15:45-05:55

Nonstop8h 10m

£428

LondonChicago

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Thu 22/1

07:40-11:00

Nonstop9h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

17:50-07:55

Nonstop8h 05m

£428

LondonChicago

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

07:40-11:00

Nonstop9h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

15:45-05:55

Nonstop8h 10m

£428

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Best time to book a flight from London to Chicago

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London to Chicago, you should look to book at least 46 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Chicago?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Chicago (average of £235). Flying from London to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £497). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from London to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London to Chicago in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 8% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Chicago flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from London to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from London to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 December 2025.

The most flights from LON to CHI are scheduled on a Saturday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 on average).

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

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Chicago?

Share of one-stop return flights from London to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Reykjavik (KEF) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 52% of one-stop itineraries from London to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Chicago?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London 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 £360.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Chicago?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 57m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to Chicago?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Helsinki (HEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 15m.

How often are flights from London to Chicago delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between London and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 172 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Chicago flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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 28 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Finnair, Aer Lingus, andIcelandair from London to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

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  • How long is the flight from London to Chicago?

    A quick flight from London to Chicago can take about 11h 45m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £432. Airlines will cover a distance of 3960 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 London to Chicago round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from London to Chicago is Icelandair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £312 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Atlantic and Scandinavian Airlines, starting at £343 and £353 round-trip. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Scandinavian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £262. Icelandair flights start at £284 while deals on JetBlue start at £308 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from London, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Austrian Airlines (88%), Brussels Airlines (88%), Lufthansa( 88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from London to Chicago is generally £1,041, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £338. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay £334 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London to Chicago?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Reykjavik?

    If you're on a stopover in Reykjavik and looking for things to do, consider visiting Harpa, National Cathedral, or Reykjavik Free Church. Harpa, National Cathedral, and Reykjavik Free Church are located about 23.3 mi, 23.0 mi, and 22.9 mi, respectively from Reykjavik Keflavik Intl. Those on a stopover in Reykjavik in need of a car hire can book one at Reykjavik Keflavik Intl for about £34.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dublin?

    The majority of Dublin visitors spend their time at 3Olympia Theatre, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, and Dublin Castle. 3Olympia Theatre, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Dublin Castle are located about 5.7 mi, 5.7 mi, and 5.8 mi, respectively from Dublin if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers in need of a car in Dublin can hire one for about £22 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for London to Chicago flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from London to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on London to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from London to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 London to Chicago?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Chicago (average of £235). Flying from London to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £497). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest£312Average£486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£343Average£527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£353Average£478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Aer LingusCheapest£363Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£383Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Brussels AirlinesCheapest£384Average£539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£392Average£563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£401Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapest£402Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest£407Average£547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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