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Cheap flights from Chicago to London from £281

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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LON
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

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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 23 December 2025.

Tue 30/1218:30ORD - LHR
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Sat 31/120:35LHR - ORD
1 stop26h 45mIcelandair
Deal found 20/12£420
Wed 31/1213:24ORD - LHR
1 stop11h 16mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/107:40LHR - ORD
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12£425
Mon 29/1218:30ORD - LHR
1 stop19h 00mIcelandair
Tue 13/112:15LHR - ORD
1 stop11h 05mIcelandair
Deal found 21/12£434
Tue 30/1218:30ORD - LHR
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Wed 14/112:15LHR - ORD
1 stop11h 05mIcelandair
Deal found 21/12£437
Wed 31/1213:24ORD - LHR
1 stop11h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/106:00LHR - ORD
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12£438
Wed 31/1218:50ORD - LHR
1 stop15h 30mSWISS
Tue 20/106:00LHR - ORD
1 stop12h 45mSWISS
Deal found 22/12£444
Tue 30/1218:30ORD - LHR
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Thu 15/112:15LHR - ORD
1 stop11h 05mIcelandair
Deal found 21/12£450
Mon 29/1218:30ORD - LHR
1 stop19h 00mIcelandair
Thu 15/112:15LHR - ORD
1 stop11h 05mIcelandair
Deal found 21/12£451
Mon 29/1218:30ORD - LHR
1 stop19h 00mIcelandair
Mon 19/120:35LHR - ORD
1 stop26h 45mIcelandair
Deal found 19/12£453
Wed 31/1216:10ORD - LCY
1 stop11h 15mSWISS
Tue 20/109:15LCY - ORD
1 stop13h 05mSWISS
Deal found 22/12£457
Wed 31/1217:50ORD - LHR
Nonstop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/109:00LHR - ORD
1 stop13h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/12£458
Sun 28/1218:00ORD - LHR
2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/106:50LHR - ORD
2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12£460

Find 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 23 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£406

One-way from

£281

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£639

Good round-trip deal

£617 or less

Good one-way deal

£297 or less
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 23/2-3/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 45m total
  • Chicago to London
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Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 8/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 25m total
  • Chicago to London
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to London 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 23 December 2025.
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ChicagoLondon

ORD - LTN

ORDLTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/1

18:30-22:00

2 stops21h 30m

London Luton

Thu 22/1

09:00-17:20

2 stops14h 20m

£416

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LTN

ORDLTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

19:30-12:55

1 stop12h 25m

London Luton

Wed 18/3

08:00-18:20

1 stop15h 20m

£427

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LTN

ORDLTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

21:00-17:05

1 stop14h 05m

London Luton

Wed 11/2

06:50-19:15

1 stop18h 25m

£430

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LTN

ORDLTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/2

18:30-14:50

1 stop14h 20m

London Luton

Tue 10/2

07:00-17:20

1 stop16h 20m

£433

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LTN

ORDLTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/2

18:30-12:55

1 stop12h 25m

London Luton

Tue 3/3

07:00-17:20

1 stop16h 20m

£440

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 23/1

19:20-16:25

2 stops15h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

19:50-16:45

2 stops26h 55m

£441

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/1

15:45-05:55

Nonstop8h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 30/1

09:00-16:20

1 stop13h 20m

£462

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 26/1

21:05-11:15

Nonstop8h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/2

13:45-16:20

1 stop32h 35m

£462

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/1

17:50-07:55

Nonstop8h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 21/1

09:00-16:20

1 stop13h 20m

£462

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/1

17:50-07:55

Nonstop8h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 19/1

13:45-16:20

1 stop32h 35m

£462

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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 19 December 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to London (average of £279). Flying from Chicago to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £450). 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 23 December 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Chicago to London by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to London

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to London. 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 23 December 2025.

The most flights from CHI to LON are scheduled on a Monday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (45 on average).

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

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 35% 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 £312.

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 00m.

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 168 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 in the morning 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 Thursday 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, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

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 23 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Aer Lingus, 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
9,106 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,106 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,106 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,412 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,106 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,056 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,106 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,649 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,106 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,606 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,106 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to London. 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?

    Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Chicago to London in just under 8h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 55m. There are 3939 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 £358 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Finnair, starting at £385 and £414 round-trip. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    £165 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from TAP AIR PORTUGAL. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Lufthansa and British Airways, with prices starting from £276 and £281, respectively.

  • 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.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to London on time: Aer Lingus (65%), Finnair (65%), Air Canada (64%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to London?

    On average you can expect to pay £584 for a flight from Chicago to London. The cheapest flight overall is £297 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £323.

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

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

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

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

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

    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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to London (average of £279). Flying from Chicago to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £450). 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 7 airlines flying from Chicago to London

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LufthansaCheapest£358Average£517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£385Average£613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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FinnairCheapest£414Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£423Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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IberiaCheapest£446Average£525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Aer LingusCheapest£449Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest£462Average£695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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