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Cheap flights from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport from £305

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 19/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LHR
2 Jun — 9 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to London Heathrow are usually found in January or February, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 May 2026.

Thu 12/1119:20
ORD
-
LHR
1 stop14h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 16/1106:40
LHR
-
ORD
1 stop16h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 28/4£557
Tue 28/719:25
ORD
-
LHR
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Sat 22/821:25
LHR
-
ORD
1 stop26h 50m
Icelandair
Deal found 28/4£558
Wed 19/819:25
ORD
-
LHR
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Thu 27/813:05
LHR
-
ORD
1 stop11h 10m
Icelandair
Deal found 29/4£560
Mon 27/722:25
ORD
-
LHR
1 stop15h 55m
Icelandair
Wed 26/821:25
LHR
-
ORD
1 stop26h 50m
Icelandair
Deal found 29/4£562
Wed 19/819:25
ORD
-
LHR
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Tue 25/821:25
LHR
-
ORD
1 stop26h 50m
Icelandair
Deal found 1/5£563
Mon 17/819:25
ORD
-
LHR
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Sun 30/821:25
LHR
-
ORD
1 stop26h 50m
Icelandair
Deal found 30/4£563
Sun 16/822:25
ORD
-
LHR
1 stop31h 30m
Icelandair
Sun 30/821:25
LHR
-
ORD
1 stop26h 50m
Icelandair
Deal found 30/4£564
Sun 18/1019:15
ORD
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 28/1010:20
LHR
-
ORD
1 stop12h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/5£566
Sat 18/719:25
ORD
-
LHR
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Mon 24/821:25
LHR
-
ORD
1 stop26h 50m
Icelandair
Deal found 30/4£567
Sun 18/1019:15
ORD
-
LHR
2 stops15h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 25/1010:20
LHR
-
ORD
1 stop12h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 29/4£569
Sat 13/610:15
MDW
-
LHR
2 stops16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/612:40
LHR
-
MDW
3 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£620
Thu 4/610:15
MDW
-
LHR
2 stops14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/614:05
LHR
-
MDW
3 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£632

Find flight deals from Chicago to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Heathrow (LHR). 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 3 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£558

One-way from

£305

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£635

Good round-trip deal

£690 or less

Good one-way deal

£394 or less
Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 28/7-22/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 20m total
  • Chicago to London
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Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 19/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Chicago to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/9

17:50-07:40

Nonstop7h 50m

London Heathrow

Fri 23/10

07:30-17:50

1 stop16h 20m

£633
Fastest return journey

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/8

18:15-08:30

Nonstop8h 15m

London Heathrow

Thu 20/8

11:05-14:10

Nonstop9h 05m

£654

ChicagoLondon

MDW - LHR

MDWLHR

Chicago Midway

Tue 22/9

13:05-06:25

1 stop11h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 6/10

09:20-16:25

1 stop13h 05m

£665

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/8

16:30-06:45

Nonstop8h 15m

London Heathrow

Sun 23/8

07:25-14:00

1 stop12h 35m

£669

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/8

21:40-11:55

Nonstop8h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 1/9

06:50-12:00

1 stop11h 10m

£669

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/9

16:25-06:45

Nonstop8h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 4/10

07:30-14:55

1 stop13h 25m

£678

ChicagoLondon

MDW - LHR

MDWLHR

Chicago Midway

Sun 16/8

13:00-07:10

1 stop12h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 23/8

06:30-16:27

2 stops15h 57m

£680

ChicagoLondon

MDW - LHR

MDWLHR

Chicago Midway

Fri 14/8

13:27-07:10

1 stop11h 43m

London Heathrow

Fri 21/8

06:15-16:15

2 stops16h 00m

£686

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/8

21:40-11:55

Nonstop8h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 18/8

09:30-14:55

1 stop11h 25m

£692

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/5

05:00-21:25

1 stop10h 25m

London Heathrow

Fri 29/5

11:05-14:10

Nonstop9h 05m

£698

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Heathrow

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

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

Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport (average of £147). Flying from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,261). 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 CHI to LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 May 2026.

When flying from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Heathrow. 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 3 May 2026.

The most flights from CHI to LHR are scheduled on a Sunday (58 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (49 on average).

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

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

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

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport, 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 £376.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport, 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: 10h 20m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport, 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 0h 55m.

How often are flights from Chicago to London delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between Chicago and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 171 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 25% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. 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 Heathrow. Reviews last updated 3 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,937 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.7

Food

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Viorica,Mar 2026

PHX - LHR

The food lately is just from poor to very poor. I bealeave that you can serve less quantities for more quality food. Exemple : at breakfast : omlete and vegetarian omlete ....I beleave with less work less personel could be provide some hummus and carrots and some boiled egss plus whatever snacks or drinks you wish....... Thank you in advance
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,937 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,937 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.7

Food

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Viorica,Mar 2026

PHX - LHR

The food lately is just from poor to very poor. I bealeave that you can serve less quantities for more quality food. Exemple : at breakfast : omlete and vegetarian omlete ....I beleave with less work less personel could be provide some hummus and carrots and some boiled egss plus whatever snacks or drinks you wish....... Thank you in advance

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Heathrow. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport in 7h 50m. Fly via Finnair, United Airlines, or KLM to get the fastest option. The distance from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport is about 3939 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 Chicago to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?

    Lufthansa, at £354, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include American Airlines and British Airways. Lufthansa is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £163 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from £273 and British Airways from £281 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport are Air Canada (86%), Austrian Airlines (86%) and United Airlines (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport is generally £986, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £374. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay £487 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport (average of £147). Flying from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,261). 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Heathrow

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LufthansaCheapest£354Average£509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£381Average£587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapest£418Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Aer LingusCheapest£454Average£598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest£457Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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IberiaCheapest£513Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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