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$470+ Cheap flights from London (LON) to Chicago (CHI)

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 5/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CHI
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Chicago are usually found in September or February, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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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 March 22, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/296:40 am
LHR
-
ORD
1 stop15h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 6/57:15 pm
ORD
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/17$580
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/57:50 pm
LHR
-
ORD
1 stop26h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 5/106:00 pm
ORD
-
LHR
1 stop12h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/18$583
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/197:30 pm
LHR
-
ORD
1 stop26h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 5/267:15 pm
ORD
-
LHR
2 stops20h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/17$585
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/241:05 pm
LHR
-
ORD
1 stop11h 10m
Icelandair
Tue 7/287:25 pm
ORD
-
LHR
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/17$589
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/153:40 pm
LGW
-
ORD
1 stop32h 35m
Icelandair
Sun 4/1910:25 pm
ORD
-
LGW
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/20$592
This The Travel House deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure The Travel House is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/173:40 pm
LGW
-
ORD
1 stop11h 45m
Icelandair
Fri 4/2410:25 pm
ORD
-
LGW
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/17$593
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/159:25 pm
LHR
-
ORD
1 stop26h 50m
Icelandair
Sun 4/197:25 pm
ORD
-
LHR
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/20$594
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/216:40 am
LHR
-
ORD
2 stops41h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/2610:25 pm
ORD
-
LHR
2 stops16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$595
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1412:45 pm
STN
-
ORD
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/217:25 pm
ORD
-
STN
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$596
This The Travel House deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure The Travel House is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/143:40 pm
LGW
-
ORD
1 stop32h 35m
Icelandair
Tue 4/217:25 pm
ORD
-
LGW
1 stop13h 15m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/17$597
This The Travel House deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure The Travel House is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/56:40 am
LHR
-
ORD
1 stop15h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 10/117:15 pm
ORD
-
LHR
1 stop16h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/18$597
This The Travel House deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure The Travel House is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/243:40 pm
LGW
-
ORD
1 stop11h 45m
Icelandair
Mon 4/277:25 pm
ORD
-
LGW
1 stop13h 15m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/21$598

Find 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 March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$580
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$470
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$750

Good round-trip deal

$841 or less

Good one-way deal

$617 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to Chicago that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Wed 4/15

3:40 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

7:25 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$635

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Fri 4/17

3:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

7:25 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$635

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Thu 4/30

1:00 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

10:25 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$641

LondonChicago

LTN - ORD

LTNORD

London Luton

Wed 4/22

6:15 am-6:15 pm

2 stops18h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

7:25 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$658

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Thu 5/7

1:00 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

7:25 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$660

LondonChicago

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Wed 5/27

9:05 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/9

10:10 am-9:20 am

2 stops17h 10m

$758

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Tue 4/14

9:25 am-3:55 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

9:30 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops14h 20m

$774

LondonChicago

LGW - MDW

LGWMDW

London Gatwick

Wed 4/22

2:00 pm-7:26 am

1 stop23h 26m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/29

7:30 am-9:45 am

2 stops20h 15m

$774

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Wed 4/15

9:20 am-3:55 pm

1 stop12h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

9:30 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops14h 20m

$774

LondonChicago

LHR - MDW

LHRMDW

London Heathrow

Mon 5/11

8:40 am-5:56 pm

2 stops15h 16m

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/18

1:22 pm-7:10 am

1 stop11h 48m

$779

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Compare providers for flights from London to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from London to Chicago in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on London-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on London-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from London-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on London-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for London-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from London to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from London with our price prediction graph.
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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 round-trip flight from London to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from London to Chicago is 35 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 London to Chicago?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Chicago (average of $293). Flying from London to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $659). 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 March 22, 2026.

When flying from London to Chicago, 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 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 March 22, 2026.

The most flights from LON to CHI are scheduled on a Sunday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from London to Chicago?

How often are flights from London to Chicago delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between London and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 169 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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 March 22, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Austrian Airlines,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from London to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
902 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
902 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
902 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,459 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
902 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,488 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
902 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
Icelandair
7.0
Good
625 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
902 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,811 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
902 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $774, Icelandair can have you in Chicago from London in 12h 30m. The distance from London to Chicago is about 3960 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $446, Aer Lingus will fly you from London to Chicago and back. In addition to Aer Lingus, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Icelandair - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $485 and $494, respectively. Aer Lingus is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $400 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 Aer Lingus and United Airlines, with prices starting from $489 and $500, respectively.

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

    While some choose either London Gatwick - Chicago O'Hare Intl or London Stansted - Chicago O'Hare Intl, London Heathrow - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route 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: SWISS (93%), Air Canada (92%), Austrian Airlines( 92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from London to Chicago is generally $1,509, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $500. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $556 for that flight.

  • 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 vacation 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Chicago (average of $293). Flying from London to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $659). 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 9 airlines flying from London to Chicago

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from London to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest$446Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$485Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IcelandairCheapest$494Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$530Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
British AirwaysCheapest$556Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$572Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$599Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$618Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$653Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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