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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago from £321

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CHI
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from London Gatwick to Chicago are usually found in November or February, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) 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 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£423

One-way from

£321

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£465
12/3-26/3
  • 12/3-26/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 46h 31m total
  • London to Chicago
1/3
  • 1/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 03m total
  • London to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£114 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 February 2025.

Wed 12/312:00LGW - ORD
2 stops25h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/305:55ORD - LGW
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£423
Tue 13/513:00LGW - ORD
1 stop11h 15mIcelandair
Thu 22/519:25ORD - LGW
1 stop13h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 21/2£432
Tue 22/412:20LGW - ORD
2 stops17h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 29/411:36ORD - LGW
1 stop14h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/2£444
Sun 27/418:40LGW - ORD
1 stop23h 30mSWISS
Thu 8/514:20ORD - LGW
1 stop21h 30mSWISS
Deal found 21/2£470
Fri 28/221:30LGW - ORD
2 stops48h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 16/321:25ORD - LGW
1 stop31h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 21/2£477
Mon 17/312:00LGW - MDW
1 stop32h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/312:45MDW - LGW
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£538
Tue 15/712:00LGW - ORD
1 stop15h 00mDelta
Wed 23/714:00ORD - LGW
1 stop14h 00mDelta
Deal found 21/2£602
Thu 6/316:55LGW - ORD
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/312:55ORD - LGW
1 stop27h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2£609

Find flights from Gatwick to Chicago within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

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Gatwick

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Wed 12/3

12:00-08:21

2 stops25h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/3

05:55-08:05

2 stops21h 10m

£423

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Tue 13/5

13:00-18:15

1 stop11h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 22/5

19:25-14:40

1 stop13h 15m

£432

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Tue 22/4

12:20-23:49

2 stops17h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/4

11:36-08:10

1 stop14h 34m

£444

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Sun 27/4

18:40-12:10

1 stop23h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/5

14:20-17:50

1 stop21h 30m

£470

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Thu 3/4

14:50-16:10

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 18/4

18:00-09:45

1 stop33h 45m

£530

LondonChicago

LGW - MDW

LGWMDW

London Gatwick

Mon 17/3

12:00-15:13

1 stop32h 13m

Chicago Midway

Sat 22/3

12:45-10:00

1 stop16h 15m

£538

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Tue 15/7

12:00-21:00

1 stop15h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/7

14:00-10:00

1 stop14h 00m

£602

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Thu 6/3

16:55-18:35

1 stop31h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/3

12:55-21:30

1 stop27h 35m

£608

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Fri 23/5

12:00-20:34

2 stops14h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/6

07:30-10:00

1 stop20h 30m

£632

LondonChicago

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Tue 8/4

12:20-13:42

1 stop31h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/4

18:38-06:35

1 stop29h 57m

£654

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Travel insights for flights from Gatwick to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Gatwick to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago, you should look to book at least 41 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago (average of £595). Flying from London Gatwick Airport 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick 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 22 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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 22 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Air Transat and SWISS from London to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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

8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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 Gatwick to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on Icelandair is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at £432. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and SWISS, with the lowest prices starting at £444 and £470, respectively. You may be able to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago for 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Transat. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £390. Users have also found prices from £413 and £489 on Icelandair and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airport to Chicago?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago (average of £595). Flying from London Gatwick Airport 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 2 airlines flying from Gatwick to Chicago

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest£331Average£480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£424Average£568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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