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Cheap flights from Chicago to London from £171

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LON
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Chicago to London are usually found in February or November, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to London (LON). 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£469

One-way from

£171

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£621
12/1-21/1
  • 12/1-21/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 30h 35m total
  • Chicago to London
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 17/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 05m 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 London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Mon 30/1221:40ORD - LHR
1 stop30h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/114:30LHR - ORD
1 stop28h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12£519
Mon 30/1219:10ORD - LHR
1 stop14h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 10/115:35LHR - ORD
2 stops30h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/12£535
Sun 29/1210:30ORD - LHR
1 stop14h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 19/106:30LHR - ORD
1 stop14h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/12£552
Sat 28/1220:35ORD - LHR
1 stop33h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 10/118:00LHR - ORD
1 stop22h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/12£562
Sun 29/1218:25ORD - LHR
Nonstop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/108:40LHR - ORD
1 stop14h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/12£663
Wed 18/1208:51ORD - LHR
1 stop15h 04mJetBlue
Thu 16/107:25LHR - ORD
1 stop14h 19mJetBlue
Deal found 17/12£682
Tue 24/1220:25ORD - LHR
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/106:00LHR - ORD
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£696
Wed 25/1218:25ORD - LHR
Nonstop7h 50mFinnair
Thu 1/509:30LHR - ORD
1 stop14h 20mFinnair
Deal found 18/12£700
Fri 27/1220:20ORD - LGW
1 stop13h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 29/416:25LGW - ORD
1 stop29h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 17/12£706
Tue 17/1219:05ORD - LGW
1 stop16h 45mSWISS
Tue 24/1218:45LGW - ORD
1 stop27h 30mSWISS
Deal found 16/12£715
Tue 24/1216:55ORD - LHR
1 stop10h 25mIberia
Tue 28/108:10LHR - ORD
2 stops17h 54mIberia
Deal found 17/12£717
Wed 25/1212:30ORD - LHR
1 stop12h 20mDelta
Tue 29/409:00LHR - ORD
1 stop12h 00mDelta
Deal found 18/12£719

Find flights from Chicago to London within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to London 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 19 December 2024.

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ChicagoLondon

ORD - LTN

ORDLTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/1

18:30-16:45

2 stops16h 15m

London Luton

Tue 21/1

09:00-17:20

2 stops14h 20m

£469

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LGW

ORDLGW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/1

07:00-06:00

1 stop17h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 12/2

13:00-21:33

1 stop14h 33m

£469

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/1

18:30-10:50

1 stop10h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 10/6

13:05-18:15

1 stop11h 10m

£470

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/1

20:20-18:55

1 stop16h 35m

London Heathrow

Sun 19/1

06:00-15:30

1 stop15h 30m

£471

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LGW

ORDLGW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 31/1

20:20-15:45

1 stop13h 25m

London Gatwick

Fri 7/2

21:30-15:30

2 stops48h 00m

£471

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 20/2

19:40-16:00

1 stop14h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 24/2

10:20-17:50

1 stop13h 30m

£472

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LGW

ORDLGW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/2

18:30-10:55

1 stop10h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 26/2

11:55-17:20

1 stop11h 25m

£473

ChicagoLondon

ORD - STN

ORDSTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/3

17:45-11:45

1 stop13h 00m

London Stansted

Thu 20/3

06:00-15:30

1 stop14h 30m

£475

ChicagoLondon

MDW - LGW

MDWLGW

Chicago Midway

Thu 16/1

16:08-10:00

2 stops35h 52m

London Gatwick

Thu 23/1

14:00-14:42

1 stop30h 42m

£480

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LGW

ORDLGW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 18/3

21:30-21:30

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 31/3

14:00-09:50

1 stop25h 50m

£482

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to London

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to London

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Chicago to London is 84 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 Chicago to London?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to London (average of £112). Flying from Chicago to London 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 LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from Chicago to London by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to London

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to London. 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 19 December 2024.

The most flights from CHI to LON are scheduled on a Monday (40 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

Rainfall in London by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London 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 when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in London by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, 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 London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways, Scandinavian Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL from Chicago to London. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.9
Good
283 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
8,604 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
8,604 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
1,129 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to London is Scandinavian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £470 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Icelandair, starting at £471 and £473 round-trip. These flights start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    £171 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from WestJet. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Icelandair and JetBlue, with prices starting from £172 and £199, respectively.

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

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to London on time: Lufthansa (82%), Air Canada (77%), Austrian Airlines (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to London?

    On average you can expect to pay £3,256 for a flight from Chicago to London. The cheapest flight overall is £294 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £375.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to London 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to London (average of £112). Flying from Chicago to London 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£321Average£854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£343Average£403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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American AirlinesCheapest£405Average£792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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FinnairCheapest£454Average£731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Aer LingusCheapest£469Average£678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£492Average£679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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IberiaCheapest£519Average£686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£533Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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