Cheapest airlines flights from London to Chicago

You can choose from 6 airlines that fly from London to Chicago, including American Airlines, Lufthansa, and Swiss Airlines. Finnair has lowest fares on this route.
American Airlines logo American Airlines
Lufthansa logo Lufthansa
Swiss Airlines logo Swiss Airlines
Norse Atlantic Airways logo Norse Atlantic Airways
United Airlines logo United Airlines
British Airways logo British Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from London to Chicago according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from London to Chicago in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$495, and round-trip direct flights start at US$622.

Displayed flight fares from London to Chicago are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

London to Chicago Flight Details

The distance between London and Chicago is about 6,354.37 km. The average flying time from London to Chicago is around 9 hours 7 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$304
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$475
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance6,354.37 km
Average flight time9 hours 7 minutes
Popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Flight statistics for the London–Chicago route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from London to Chicago

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from London to Chicago?

The average price of one-way flights from London to Chicago purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from London to Chicago is September, with an average price of US$713; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to US$1,608.

US$1,608
US$1,161
US$713
US$266
    Cheapest
  • US$800
    Mar
  • US$841
    Apr
  • US$738
    May
  • US$759
    Jun
  • US$1,038
    Jul
  • US$1,608
    Aug
  • US$713
    Sep
  • US$1,353
    Oct
  • US$843
    Nov
  • US$722
    Dec
  • US$1,203
    Jan
  • US$772
    Feb

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from London to Chicago?

The average price of round-trip flights from London to Chicago purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from London to Chicago are found during September, with an average price of US$658. Conversely, the highest prices are found during January, with an average price of up to US$1,292.

US$1,292
US$975
US$658
US$341
    Cheapest
  • US$988
    Mar
  • US$673
    Apr
  • US$813
    May
  • US$911
    Jun
  • US$1,063
    Jul
  • US$922
    Aug
  • US$658
    Sep
  • US$762
    Oct
  • US$901
    Nov
  • US$828
    Dec
  • US$1,292
    Jan
  • US$664
    Feb

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Chicago?

Average weekly flight prices from London to Chicago by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from London to Chicago is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Thursday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$1,231
US$994
US$757
US$520
    Cheapest
  • US$1,012
    Mon
  • US$998
    Tue
  • US$757
    Wed
  • US$1,231
    Thu
  • US$829
    Fri
  • US$891
    Sat
  • US$1,169
    Sun

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Chicago during Easter Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from London to Chicago during Easter Day.

During the Easter Day period, the cheapest flights from London to Chicago were available on Apr 10 with the lowest price being US$437.

US$722
US$580
US$437
US$295
    Cheapest
  • US$518
    Apr 8
  • US$722
    Apr 9
  • US$437
    Apr 10
  • US$520
    Apr 11
  • US$658
    Apr 12
  • US$469
    Apr 13
  • US$562
    Apr 14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to Chicago (LON-CHI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Norse Atlantic Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$304 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LGW to ORD on Sat, May 9), while Icelandair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$475 departing on Mon, Apr 13 and returning on Fri, Apr 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from London to Chicago with the following airlines, including: American Airlines Lufthansa British Airways United Airlines Norse Atlantic Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 9 hours 7 minutes to fly from London to Chicago.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 47 flight per week flying from London to Chicago. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA7004 (11:28)
  • To find best deals on flights from London to Chicago, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, May 9, with one-way flights priced at just US$304.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Finnair.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chicago travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from London to Chicago is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Chicago on March 18, 2026 with Norse Atlantic Airways, with prices starting at US$331.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chicago, with Heathrow Airport to O'Hare International Airport (LHR-ORD) is by far the most common option on this route: Midway International Airport (MDW) O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
  • The time difference between Chicago and London is 6h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Read before Taking Flights from London to Chicago

If you’re looking to book cheap flights from London to Chicago, Trip.com has you covered. Many people travel from London to Chicago for the city’s world-famous sights, delicious American cuisine and unrivalled shopping scene. A convenient destination, you can fly from London to Chicago in just over 8 hours 40 mins, making it the perfect place for a short city break, or even a gateway to explore the rest of United States. With prices starting from just £265, there’s never been a better time to book tickets from London to Chicago and experience all that this incredible city has to offer.

How to find a cheap flights from London to Chicago

Finding cheap flights from London to Chicago is easy with our money-saving tips. You can secure the best deals by booking in advance, flying on a weekday rather than a weekend, going incognito when browsing for flights, and choosing to fly with better-priced budget airlines.

Airlines that fly from London to Chicago

A few airlines offer direct flights from London to Chicago, including British Airways, American Airlines

Flight time from London to Chicago

Chicago lies a distance of miles from London, with flights taking around 8 hours 40 mins.

Departure from a London Airport to Chicago

Flights from London Heathrow Airprot to Chicago You can get a tube direct from the city centre to the airport. It takes approximately 45 minutes on the Piccadilly Line with prices starting from £5.50, or 30 minutes on the Elizabeth Line for £12.80. You can also get the Heathrow Express from London Paddington in 15 minutes from £5.50, or a 35-minute coach from London Victoria from £6.Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago The Gatwick Express offers a non-stop train from London Victoria in just 30 minutes for £19.90. Southern and Thameslink also offer trains, with prices starting from £11.30. You can also get a coach from London Victoria to Gatwick from £10 which takes 1.5-2 hours.Flights from London Stansted Airport to Chicago The Stansted Express takes 50 minutes from London Liverpool street with prices from £9.90. You can also get the Airport Bus Express from here too, which takes around 1 hour and costs £12.Flights from London Luton Airport to Chicago The Luton Airport Express from London St Pancras takes 32 minutes with tickets from £10, or from just £5, you can get a 1.5 hour National Express Coach from London Victoria.Flights from London City Airport to Chicago You can get the DLR to London City Airport from Bank in around 20 minutes, with prices starting from just £3.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from London to Chicago

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from London to Chicago?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from London to Chicago on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, TAP Air Portugal provides the lowest-priced direct flights from London to Chicago, with fares starting at US$661.

US$494
US$661
US$829
US$997
US$1,164
TAP Air Portugal
US$661
TAP Air Portugal
Icelandair
US$700
Icelandair
Scandinavian Airlines
US$758
Scandinavian Airlines
American Airlines
US$895
American Airlines
United Airlines
US$1,049
United Airlines
British Airways
US$1,164
British Airways

Which airline operates the most flights from London to Chicago?

Total flights from London to Chicago across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, American Airlines/British Airways/Finnair/Iberia/Alaska Airlines operates the most frequent flights from London to Chicago, with 31 flights per week.

19
23
27
31
American Airlines
31
American Airlines
British Airways
31
British Airways
Finnair
31
Finnair
Iberia
31
Iberia
Alaska Airlines
31
Alaska Airlines
Brussels Airlines
23
Brussels Airlines

How many flights fly from London to Chicago daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from London to Chicago within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from London to Chicago is the highest on Saturday/Sunday and the lowest on Monday.

220
191
162
133
Highest
162
Mon
168
Tue
164
Wed
168
Thu
210
Fri
220
Sat
220
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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