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Cheap flights from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport from £177

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LHR
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Chicago to London Heathrow are usually found in February or September, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Heathrow (LHR). 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 20 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£473

One-way from

£177

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£752
Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 12/1-21/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 25m total
  • Chicago to London
28/1
  • 28/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 23m total
  • Chicago to London
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 December 2024.

Sun 29/1219:10ORD - LHR
1 stop14h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 12/119:30LHR - ORD
1 stop26h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 19/12£504
Mon 30/1221:05ORD - LHR
1 stop27h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/111:10LHR - ORD
1 stop32h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12£524
Tue 31/1218:39ORD - LHR
1 stop11h 21mBritish Airways
Thu 9/111:25LHR - ORD
1 stop32h 36mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/12£565
Tue 31/1210:08MDW - LHR
1 stop15h 47mDelta
Mon 13/108:40LHR - MDW
2 stops15h 34mDelta
Deal found 18/12£565
Tue 31/1215:32MDW - LHR
1 stop13h 03mAir France
Mon 13/112:20LHR - MDW
1 stop11h 54mAir France
Deal found 18/12£576
Mon 30/1222:00ORD - LHR
Nonstop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/108:40LHR - ORD
1 stop14h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/12£580
Sun 29/1218:25ORD - LHR
Nonstop7h 50mIberia
Fri 10/108:40LHR - ORD
1 stop17h 10mIberia
Deal found 19/12£609
Tue 31/1221:10ORD - LHR
Nonstop8h 05mAustrian Airlines
Thu 9/110:25LHR - ORD
Nonstop9h 25mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 19/12£680
Tue 24/1208:45ORD - LHR
1 stop15h 10mJetBlue
Fri 17/107:25LHR - ORD
1 stop14h 19mJetBlue
Deal found 19/12£701
Tue 24/1220:25ORD - LHR
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/106:00LHR - ORD
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£702
Sun 29/1218:25ORD - LHR
Nonstop7h 50mFinnair
Sun 12/111:55LHR - ORD
Nonstop8h 50mFinnair
Deal found 19/12£716
Tue 31/1219:05ORD - LHR
2 stops15h 35mSWISS
Thu 9/120:05LHR - ORD
2 stops23h 35mSWISS
Deal found 19/12£718

Find flights from Chicago to Heathrow within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Heathrow 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 20 December 2024.

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ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/1

18:30-10:50

1 stop10h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 21/1

12:15-17:20

1 stop11h 05m

£473

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/3

20:40-16:00

1 stop14h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 2/4

18:40-16:10

1 stop27h 30m

£474

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/1

20:25-21:00

2 stops18h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 21/1

09:50-15:30

2 stops35h 40m

£488

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/1

20:20-17:30

1 stop15h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 22/1

06:00-15:30

1 stop15h 30m

£490

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/1

17:00-06:50

Nonstop7h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 29/1

15:45-18:45

Nonstop9h 00m

£501

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/4

20:30-10:20

Nonstop7h 50m

London Heathrow

Thu 1/5

07:30-17:50

1 stop16h 20m

£503

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/2

09:05-05:55

1 stop14h 50m

London Heathrow

Sun 9/2

07:25-15:43

1 stop14h 18m

£506

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/3

18:26-08:15

Nonstop7h 49m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/3

14:10-18:00

Nonstop8h 50m

£511

ChicagoLondon

MDW - LHR

MDWLHR

Chicago Midway

Sun 12/1

14:08-06:50

1 stop10h 42m

London Heathrow

Tue 21/1

12:20-18:14

1 stop11h 54m

£514

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/1

17:50-07:55

Nonstop8h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 21/1

08:30-15:15

1 stop12h 45m

£515

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Heathrow

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Heathrow

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £160). 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 LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 December 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Heathrow. 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 20 December 2024.

The most flights from CHI to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (40 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (40 on average).

Rainfall in Heathrow by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Heathrow by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow Airport, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. 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 Heathrow. Reviews last updated 20 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Scandinavian Airlines, British Airways and Finnair from Chicago to London by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very Good
8,601 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very Good
8,601 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,601 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,601 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.7
Good
1,285 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,601 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.6
Good
1,128 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,601 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.6
Good
1,603 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,601 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    Icelandair, at £473, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Scandinavian Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Icelandair is priced at 25% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £181 on Icelandair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from £200 and WestJet from £230 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport are Lufthansa (82%), Air Canada (77%) and Austrian Airlines (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport is generally £3,283, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £296. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay £383 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £160). 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£324Average£862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£346Average£407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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American AirlinesCheapest£408Average£799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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FinnairCheapest£458Average£737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Aer LingusCheapest£473Average£684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£496Average£684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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IberiaCheapest£524Average£692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£538Average£702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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