How long is the flight from Southampton to Chicago?

British Airways and Delta can get you from Southampton to Chicago in just under 11h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 15m. The distance between Southampton and Chicago is about 3921 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SOU to CHI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Southampton to Chicago as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Southampton to Chicago?

Southampton Eastleigh (SOU) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Southampton to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Eastleigh; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Southampton airport to Chicago. It is only a 3.5 mi journey to Eastleigh (SOU) from Southampton’s city center.

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

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

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

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of one-stop itineraries from Southampton to Chicago on Cheapflights.

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

Dublin (DUB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £602.

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 45m.

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

Flights via Dublin (DUB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 46m.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Southampton to Chicago?
Southampton Eastleigh (SOU) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Southampton to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Eastleigh; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Southampton airport to Chicago. It is only a 3.5 mi journey to Eastleigh (SOU) from Southampton’s city center.
How long is the flight from Southampton to Chicago?
British Airways and Delta can get you from Southampton to Chicago in just under 11h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 15m. The distance between Southampton and Chicago is about 3921 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Southampton to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Southampton to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Southampton to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Southampton to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Southampton to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Southampton 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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