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Cheap flights from Chicago to London from £176

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 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LON
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to London are usually found in February or September, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to London (LON). 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 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£406

One-way from

£176

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£508

Good round-trip deal

£497 or less

Good one-way deal

£302 or less
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 3/3-18/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • Chicago to London
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17/11
  • 17/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 50m total
  • Chicago to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£116 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 October 2025.

Mon 1/1219:20ORD - LHR
1 stop20h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 15/1206:40LHR - ORD
1 stop16h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 30/10£406
Mon 1/1219:20ORD - LHR
2 stops15h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 26/110:20LHR - ORD
1 stop12h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 29/10£408
Sun 30/1120:25ORD - LGW
1 stop13h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 6/1216:35LGW - ORD
1 stop28h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 29/10£408
Sun 9/1118:30ORD - LHR
1 stop19h 00mIcelandair
Tue 18/1120:35LHR - ORD
1 stop26h 45mIcelandair
Deal found 30/10£409
Thu 13/1118:30ORD - LGW
1 stop10h 25mIcelandair
Thu 21/513:00LGW - ORD
1 stop11h 10mIcelandair
Deal found 30/10£409
Sun 9/1119:40ORD - LGW
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1111:25LGW - ORD
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10£411
Sun 9/1119:40ORD - STN
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1108:30STN - ORD
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10£411
Sun 9/1115:50ORD - LTN
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1109:00LTN - ORD
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10£412
Thu 13/1118:30ORD - LHR
1 stop19h 00mIcelandair
Thu 21/513:05LHR - ORD
1 stop11h 05mIcelandair
Deal found 30/10£412
Wed 26/1118:30ORD - LGW
1 stop10h 25mIcelandair
Wed 3/1211:55LGW - ORD
1 stop11h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 29/10£412
Sun 9/1120:40ORD - LHR
Nonstop7h 45mFinnair
Tue 18/1114:10LHR - ORD
Nonstop8h 50mFinnair
Deal found 30/10£413
Mon 10/1106:40ORD - LGW
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1114:00LGW - ORD
1 stop15h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10£413

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ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

07:30-09:20

2 stops19h 50m

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

07:05-16:45

2 stops15h 40m

£406

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LGW

ORDLGW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/1

18:30-10:55

1 stop10h 25m

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

11:55-17:20

1 stop11h 25m

£410

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LGW

ORDLGW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/1

18:30-10:55

1 stop10h 25m

London Gatwick

Sun 1/3

11:55-17:20

1 stop11h 25m

£410

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LGW

ORDLGW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/1

18:30-10:55

1 stop10h 25m

London Gatwick

Sun 1/3

11:55-17:20

1 stop11h 25m

£410

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

13:30-09:20

2 stops14h 50m

London Heathrow

Sat 14/3

15:35-17:45

2 stops31h 10m

£414

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LTN

ORDLTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 17/11

15:50-08:35

1 stop10h 45m

London Luton

Sun 23/11

08:05-14:00

1 stop11h 55m

£417

ChicagoLondon

ORD - STN

ORDSTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 18/11

21:50-21:20

2 stops17h 30m

London Stansted

Thu 27/11

06:30-18:25

2 stops17h 55m

£417

ChicagoLondon

ORD - STN

ORDSTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/11

19:20-23:35

2 stops22h 15m

London Stansted

Thu 4/12

11:30-16:45

2 stops35h 15m

£417

ChicagoLondon

ORD - STN

ORDSTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/11

15:55-09:50

2 stops11h 55m

London Stansted

Tue 18/11

21:45-17:48

2 stops26h 03m

£417

ChicagoLondon

ORD - STN

ORDSTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/2

10:40-11:00

2 stops18h 20m

London Stansted

Mon 2/3

07:35-16:45

1 stop15h 10m

£422

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to London

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to London. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to London is 33 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to London (average of £301). Flying from Chicago to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £464). 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 LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from Chicago to London by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

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

Reykjavik (KEF) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 39% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to London on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chicago to London, 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 £340.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to London, 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: 9h 50m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to London, 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 03m.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 31 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Icelandair, andIberia from Chicago to London. 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
Icelandair
7.1
Good
562 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,004 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,543 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,489 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to London?

    Scandinavian Airlines, Icelandair, and Delta can get you from Chicago to London in just under 10h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 25m. There are 3960 mi between Chicago and London. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to London round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to London is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £365 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Finnair, starting at £393 and £422 round-trip. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The most popular route from Chicago to London is Chicago O'Hare Intl - London Heathrow. You may also consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - London Gatwick or Chicago O'Hare Intl - London City.

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  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to London?

    On average you can expect to pay £851 for a flight from Chicago to London. The cheapest flight overall is £287 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £326.

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to London 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?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to London (average of £301). Flying from Chicago to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £464). 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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LufthansaCheapest£365Average£533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£393Average£641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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FinnairCheapest£422Average£686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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IberiaCheapest£455Average£539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£459Average£584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£471Average£709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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