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Cheap flights from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport from £206

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LHR
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to London Heathrow are usually found in January or February, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday 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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£457

One-way from

£206

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£568

Good round-trip deal

£531 or less

Good one-way deal

£316 or less
Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 25/4-2/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 55m total
  • Chicago to London
Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 1/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 25m total
  • Chicago to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£108 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to London Heathrow.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to London Heathrow.

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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 27 March 2025.

Fri 25/422:15ORD - LHR
1 stop16h 05mIcelandair
Fri 2/521:25LHR - ORD
1 stop26h 50mIcelandair
Deal found 27/3£457
Sat 23/819:15ORD - LHR
1 stop16h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 1/910:20LHR - ORD
1 stop11h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 27/3£458
Tue 22/407:20ORD - LHR
1 stop17h 10mAir Canada
Sun 27/414:05LHR - ORD
1 stop11h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 25/3£479
Mon 21/415:45ORD - LHR
1 stop10h 15mAer Lingus
Tue 29/413:25LHR - ORD
1 stop11h 35mAer Lingus
Deal found 26/3£482
Mon 21/409:20MDW - LHR
1 stop17h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 29/411:45LHR - MDW
1 stop12h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/3£487
Wed 30/407:20ORD - LHR
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/506:00LHR - ORD
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£489
Mon 21/422:20ORD - LHR
Nonstop7h 55mFinnair
Tue 29/410:20LHR - ORD
1 stop13h 30mFinnair
Deal found 27/3£491
Thu 1/508:50ORD - LHR
1 stop15h 40mJetBlue
Tue 6/508:15LHR - ORD
1 stop12h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 26/3£497
Thu 25/917:45ORD - LHR
Nonstop7h 35mIberia
Tue 7/1009:15LHR - ORD
Nonstop8h 35mIberia
Deal found 25/3£500
Mon 22/917:45ORD - LHR
Nonstop7h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 30/911:05LHR - ORD
Nonstop8h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/3£502
Mon 7/418:35ORD - LHR
1 stop15h 50mSWISS
Wed 23/408:40LHR - ORD
1 stop13h 15mSWISS
Deal found 26/3£503
Tue 22/411:30ORD - LHR
1 stop16h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 29/408:45LHR - ORD
1 stop13h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/3£508

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Price

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 25/4

22:15-20:20

1 stop16h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 2/5

21:25-18:15

1 stop26h 50m

£457

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/8

19:15-17:40

1 stop16h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 1/9

10:20-16:10

1 stop11h 50m

£458

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/4

07:20-06:30

1 stop17h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 27/4

14:05-20:00

1 stop11h 55m

£479

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/4

15:45-08:00

1 stop10h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 29/4

13:25-19:00

1 stop11h 35m

£482

ChicagoLondon

MDW - LHR

MDWLHR

Chicago Midway

Mon 21/4

09:20-08:55

1 stop17h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 29/4

11:45-18:20

1 stop12h 35m

£487

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/4

07:20-08:35

2 stops19h 15m

London Heathrow

Fri 9/5

06:00-12:10

1 stop12h 10m

£489

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/4

22:20-12:15

Nonstop7h 55m

London Heathrow

Tue 29/4

10:20-17:50

1 stop13h 30m

£491

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/5

08:50-06:30

1 stop15h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 6/5

08:15-21:54

1 stop19h 39m

£497

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/5

19:10-09:05

Nonstop7h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 8/5

09:15-11:45

Nonstop8h 30m

£500

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/9

13:06-06:20

1 stop11h 14m

London Heathrow

Thu 2/10

14:25-17:00

Nonstop8h 35m

£501

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Heathrow

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport

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 21 March 2025.

Booking 68 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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 27 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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 27 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM 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.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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 £457, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Scandinavian Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. Icelandair is priced at 24% 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 £206 on Icelandair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from £209 and TAP AIR PORTUGAL from £210 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 Royal Jordanian (87%), Air Canada (80%) and Austrian Airlines (80%).

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

    While on average a flight from Chicago to London Heathrow Airport is generally £3,170, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £286. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay £349 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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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FinnairCheapest£369Average£716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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IberiaCheapest£463Average£646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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