Cheap flights from London to Chicago from £391

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 13/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CHI
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Chicago are usually found in February or September, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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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 15 October 2025.

Fri 7/1107:05LHR - ORD
2 stops15h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 28/1119:20ORD - LHR
2 stops17h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 13/10£398
Mon 17/1110:20LHR - ORD
1 stop12h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 1/1219:20ORD - LHR
1 stop16h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 13/10£399
Sat 8/1109:00LTN - ORD
2 stops14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1118:30ORD - LTN
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10£399
Thu 6/1106:30STN - ORD
2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1118:30ORD - STN
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10£399
Thu 6/1116:00LGW - ORD
1 stop29h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 12/1119:10ORD - LGW
1 stop13h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 14/10£400
Thu 30/1006:40LHR - ORD
1 stop17h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/1119:20ORD - LHR
1 stop20h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 13/10£400
Thu 6/1116:00LGW - ORD
1 stop29h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 14/1120:15ORD - LGW
1 stop13h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 14/10£400
Tue 11/1106:30STN - ORD
2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1118:30ORD - STN
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10£400
Fri 31/1019:30LHR - ORD
1 stop27h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 7/1119:20ORD - LHR
1 stop14h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 13/10£401
Thu 6/1109:00LTN - ORD
2 stops14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1118:30ORD - LTN
2 stops15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10£401
Fri 21/1114:00LGW - ORD
1 stop25h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1212:09ORD - LGW
1 stop15h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10£402
Fri 7/1110:20LHR - ORD
1 stop12h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 15/1119:20ORD - LHR
1 stop17h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/10£402

Cheap 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 15 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£397

One-way from

£391

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£541

Good round-trip deal

£497 or less

Good one-way deal

£472 or less
12/1-27/1
  • 12/1-27/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 18m total
  • London to Chicago
Delta
  • Delta
  • 13/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 07m total
  • London to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£62 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 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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Customise your flight search to find flights from London to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Chicago that are best for you.

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STN - ORD

STNORD

London Stansted

Sat 8/11

08:30-17:20

2 stops14h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/11

18:30-15:05

2 stops14h 35m

£399

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Thu 13/11

16:00-15:25

1 stop29h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/11

20:25-15:45

1 stop13h 20m

£400

LondonChicago

LTN - ORD

LTNORD

London Luton

Thu 6/11

09:00-17:20

2 stops14h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/11

18:30-16:00

2 stops15h 30m

£401

LondonChicago

STN - ORD

STNORD

London Stansted

Sat 22/11

06:30-17:20

2 stops16h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/11

18:30-21:20

2 stops20h 50m

£405

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Mon 12/1

12:50-07:13

2 stops24h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 27/1

19:05-06:00

1 stop28h 55m

£408

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Thu 8/1

14:00-17:04

1 stop33h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 23/1

06:05-10:00

1 stop21h 55m

£409

LondonChicago

LTN - ORD

LTNORD

London Luton

Mon 10/11

08:50-17:55

1 stop15h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/11

15:50-08:35

1 stop10h 45m

£413

LondonChicago

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Thu 27/11

07:05-16:45

2 stops15h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/12

19:20-18:50

2 stops17h 30m

£422

LondonChicago

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Mon 10/11

07:05-16:45

2 stops15h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/11

19:20-18:50

2 stops17h 30m

£422

LondonChicago

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Thu 27/11

07:05-16:45

2 stops15h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/12

19:20-18:50

2 stops17h 30m

£423

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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 10 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London to Chicago, you should look to book at least 88 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Chicago (average of £304). Flying from London to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £506). 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 15 October 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. Saturday afternoons 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 15 October 2025.

The most flights from LON to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (47 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 46% 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.

Lisbon (LIS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £349.

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 50m.

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 Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 09m.

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 15 October 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.

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

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.

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

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.

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

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.

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

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.

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

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.

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from London to Chicago?

    A quick flight from London to Chicago can take about 11h 25m. TAP AIR PORTUGAL provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £470. 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 £315 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Atlantic and Scandinavian Airlines, starting at £348 and £360 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 Aer Lingus, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £391. Delta flights start at £391 while deals on British Airways start at £393 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: Malaysia Airlines (80%), Air Canada (79%), Austrian Airlines( 79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from London to Chicago is generally £1,271, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £404. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay £377 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 Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, 3Olympia Theatre, and Dublin Castle. Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, 3Olympia 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 £26 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Chicago (average of £304). Flying from London to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £506). 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 10 airlines flying from London to Chicago

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IcelandairCheapest£315Average£489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£348Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£360Average£501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Aer LingusCheapest£371Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£372Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Brussels AirlinesCheapest£389Average£546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£400Average£580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapest£405Average£594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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British AirwaysCheapest£408Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£412Average£546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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