What is the cheapest airline that flies from England to Chicago?

Icelandair, JetBlue, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from England to Chicago

Which airlines fly to Chicago?

British Airways, Aer Lingus and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from England according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 56% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 16 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from England to Chicago on average per week?

276 flights are operational weekly from England to Chicago as of December 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 15% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Chicago?

On average, it takes 11h 03m to fly from England to Chicago if you fly out of London (the most popular airport in England) and into Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Chicago). If you’re flying out of Manchester and into Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 11h 55m.

How many flights depart from England to Chicago on average per day?

As of December 2025, 39 flights take off from England and land in Chicago each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 12:00, with 65% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from England to Chicago?

Prices for flights from England to Chicago refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from England to Chicago?

As of December 2025, there are 16 operators available to choose from for flights from England to Chicago.

How old do you have to be to fly from England to Chicago?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from England to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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10:00 - 18:45

EDI

ORD

14h 45m1 stop

17:10 - 12:20

ORD

EDI

13h 10m1 stop

£384British Airways

Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb

10:10 - 16:45

MAN

ORD

12h 35m1 stop

19:20 - 19:45

ORD

MAN

18h 25m2 stops

£398Scandinavian Airlines

Sat, 31 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb

12:55 - 16:55

MAN

ORD

34h 00m2 stops

19:20 - 12:15

ORD

MAN

34h 55m2 stops

£399Scandinavian Airlines

Sat, 31 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb

10:10 - 16:55

MAN

ORD

12h 45m1 stop

19:20 - 12:15

ORD

MAN

34h 55m2 stops

£400Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar

13:50 - 17:20

STN

ORD

33h 30m2 stops

18:30 - 21:35

ORD

STN

21h 05m2 stops

£449Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb

20:35 - 18:20

LHR

ORD

26h 45m1 stop

19:25 - 11:55

ORD

LHR

10h 30m1 stop

£450Icelandair

Mon, 16 Mar - Thu, 23 Apr

22:55 - 17:20

EDI

ORD

24h 25m2 stops

18:30 - 18:05

ORD

EDI

17h 35m2 stops

£450Multiple Airlines

Fri, 23 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan

20:35 - 17:20

LHR

ORD

26h 45m1 stop

19:25 - 11:55

ORD

LHR

10h 30m1 stop

£455Icelandair

Wed, 4 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar

06:00 - 16:00

LHR

ORD

16h 00m1 stop

18:00 - 18:50

ORD

LHR

18h 50m1 stop

£455TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed, 8 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr

15:35 - 14:29

LHR

ORD

28h 54m1 stop

11:40 - 06:20

ORD

LHR

12h 40m1 stop

£460Finnair

Thu, 8 Jan - Wed, 25 Feb

British Airways flights from England to Chicago

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British Airways

27 Jan

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 45m

1 stop

ORD18:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

3 Feb

ORD17:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 10m

1 stop

EDI12:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

£384

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British Airways

22 Jan

LCY09:10London City

16h 05m

1 stop

ORD19:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

26 Jan

ORD21:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 35m

1 stop

LCY18:35London City

£457

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British Airways

30 Jan

LCY06:50London City

18h 25m

1 stop

ORD19:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

2 Feb

ORD21:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 35m

1 stop

LCY18:35London City

£458

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Icelandair flights from England to Chicago

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Icelandair

16 Mar

LHR20:35London Heathrow

26h 45m

1 stop

ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

22 Apr

ORD19:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 30m

1 stop

LHR11:55London Heathrow

£450

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Icelandair

4 Mar

LHR20:35London Heathrow

26h 45m

1 stop

ORD17:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

31 Mar

ORD19:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 30m

1 stop

LHR11:55London Heathrow

£455

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Icelandair

7 May

LGW13:00London Gatwick

11h 15m

1 stop

ORD18:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

11 May

ORD19:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 20m

1 stop

LGW11:45London Gatwick

£464

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EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/1

10:00-18:45

1 stop14h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/2

17:10-12:20

1 stop13h 10m

£384

ManchesterChicago

MAN - ORD

MANORD

Manchester

Sat 31/1

10:10-16:45

1 stop12h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/2

19:20-19:45

2 stops18h 25m

£398

ManchesterChicago

MAN - ORD

MANORD

Manchester

Sat 31/1

12:55-16:55

2 stops34h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/2

19:20-12:15

2 stops34h 55m

£399

ManchesterChicago

MAN - ORD

MANORD

Manchester

Sun 1/2

10:10-16:55

1 stop12h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

19:20-12:15

2 stops34h 55m

£400

LondonChicago

STN - ORD

STNORD

London Stansted

Fri 30/1

13:50-17:20

2 stops33h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/2

18:30-21:35

2 stops21h 05m

£449

LondonChicago

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Mon 16/3

20:35-18:20

1 stop26h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/4

19:25-11:55

1 stop10h 30m

£450

EdinburghChicago

EDI - ORD

EDIORD

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/1

22:55-17:20

2 stops24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 30/1

18:30-18:05

2 stops17h 35m

£450

LondonChicago

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

20:35-17:20

1 stop26h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

19:25-11:55

1 stop10h 30m

£455

LondonChicago

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Wed 8/4

06:00-16:00

1 stop16h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/4

18:00-18:50

1 stop18h 50m

£455

LondonChicago

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Thu 8/1

15:35-14:29

1 stop28h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/2

11:40-06:20

1 stop12h 40m

£460

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The cheapest month to fly to Chicago from England is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around £430, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Chicago from England during September instead. Flights to Chicago in September, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around £435.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as £615. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Chicago is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around £669.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Flying to Chicago from England in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £502 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £666.

What is the cheapest England to Chicago flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from England when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around £543 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from England for as low as £520 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on England to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on England to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on England to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a England to Chicago flight.

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Best price found	£449
Fastest flight time	8h 25m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Chicago	3 airports

The best one-way flight to Chicago from England in the past 72 hours is £449. The best return flight deal from England to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £546.

The fastest flight from England to Chicago takes 8h 25m

Direct flights go from England to Chicago every day.

There are 3 airports in Chicago. From England there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from England to Chicago?
Prices for flights from England to Chicago refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from England to Chicago?
As of December 2025, there are 16 operators available to choose from for flights from England to Chicago.
How old do you have to be to fly from England to Chicago?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from England to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from England to Chicago?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from England to Chicago is Boeing 767-300 (34.59% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (21.28%), Boeing 777 (12.60%), and Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner (11.13%).

Best airlines flying from England to Chicago

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Icelandair	PriceFrom £315	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 591 reviews	Search Icelandair flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom £342	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,399 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £346	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 675 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom £361	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,608 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom £371	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,091 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
Brussels Airlines	PriceFrom £387	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 375 reviews	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £396	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,637 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £405	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,586 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Austrian Airlines	PriceFrom £406	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 879 reviews	Search Austrian Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £411	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,095 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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