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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Chicago from £488

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — CHI
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cardiff to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cardiff (CWL) 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 28 March 2025.

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£488
8/5-15/5
  • 8/5-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 20m total
  • Cardiff to Chicago
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Cheapest flights from Cardiff to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cardiff to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2025.

Thu 8/507:55CWL - ORD
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/515:45ORD - CWL
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£488
Thu 8/517:15CWL - ORD
1 stop26h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 15/510:31ORD - CWL
2 stops16h 44mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/3£537
Thu 8/509:50CWL - MDW
2 stops14h 55mDelta
Thu 15/509:20MDW - CWL
2 stops17h 55mDelta
Deal found 26/3£572
Mon 6/1009:50CWL - MDW
2 stops17h 57mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 13/1018:45MDW - CWL
2 stops16h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/3£982
Mon 6/1009:50CWL - ORD
1 stop10h 50mKLM
Mon 13/1016:50ORD - CWL
1 stop10h 25mKLM
Deal found 27/3£1,022
Mon 6/1009:50CWL - ORD
1 stop10h 50mDelta
Mon 13/1017:45ORD - CWL
2 stops17h 00mDelta
Deal found 27/3£1,050

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Cardiff

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CardiffChicago

CWL - ORD

CWLORD

Cardiff Wales

Thu 8/5

07:55-14:00

1 stop12h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/5

15:45-12:00

1 stop14h 15m

£488

CardiffChicago

CWL - ORD

CWLORD

Cardiff Wales

Thu 8/5

17:15-14:10

1 stop26h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/5

10:31-09:15

2 stops16h 44m

£537

CardiffChicago

CWL - MDW

CWLMDW

Cardiff Wales

Thu 8/5

09:50-18:45

2 stops14h 55m

Chicago Midway

Thu 15/5

09:20-09:15

2 stops17h 55m

£572

CardiffChicago

CWL - ORD

CWLORD

Cardiff Wales

Mon 16/6

13:10-19:00

1 stop11h 50m

£510

CardiffChicago

CWL - ORD

CWLORD

Cardiff Wales

Mon 25/8

17:15-14:10

1 stop26h 55m

£1,213

CardiffChicago

CWL - MDW

CWLMDW

Cardiff Wales

Mon 25/8

17:15-18:28

2 stops31h 13m

£1,232

CardiffChicago

CWL - MDW

CWLMDW

Cardiff Wales

Mon 16/6

09:50-17:45

2 stops13h 55m

£1,271

CardiffChicago

CWL - ORD

CWLORD

Cardiff Wales

Fri 25/4

17:15-14:10

1 stop26h 55m

£7,079

CardiffChicago

CWL - MDW

CWLMDW

Cardiff Wales

Fri 25/4

09:50-18:20

2 stops14h 30m

£7,087

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Deals found on 27/3

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Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 28 March 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,896 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,896 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,896 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air France
7.4
Good
1,424 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,896 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
634 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,896 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cardiff to Chicago?

    For a flight from Cardiff to Chicago, you will be flying from Cardiff Wales. Cardiff Wales (CWL) is just 9.1 mi from the center of the city. Cardiff Wales is the only Cardiff airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 1 airline has flights to Chicago from Cardiff Wales on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at £537, Virgin Atlantic will fly you from Cardiff to Chicago and back. In addition to Virgin Atlantic, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as £572.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £1,213 on Air France. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from £1,271 and KLM from £7,079 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Chicago?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Chicago (average of £595). Flying from Cardiff to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). 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 airline flying from Cardiff to Chicago

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KLMCheapest£639Average£902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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