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$379+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Manila (MNL)

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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MNL
Mar 18 — Mar 251
Wed 3/18
Wed 3/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Manila

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Manila
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Manila. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 16, 2026.

This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/294:15 pm
ORD
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MNL
1 stop30h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 4/2012:30 pm
MNL
-
ORD
1 stop38h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/13$748
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/48:00 pm
ORD
-
MNL
1 stop20h 55m
United Airlines
Thu 9/179:20 pm
MNL
-
ORD
1 stop20h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$749
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1312:30 am
ORD
-
MNL
1 stop28h 05m
EVA Air
Wed 5/65:45 am
MNL
-
ORD
1 stop28h 15m
EVA Air
Deal found 2/15$750
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2711:15 am
ORD
-
MNL
1 stop33h 45m
Korean Air
Tue 12/1512:55 am
MNL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 35m
Korean Air
Deal found 2/15$751
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/74:15 pm
ORD
-
MNL
1 stop37h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 4/215:30 am
MNL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/13$752
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/48:55 am
ORD
-
MNL
2 stops21h 05m
United Airlines
Mon 9/148:40 am
MNL
-
ORD
2 stops21h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$753
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/14:15 pm
ORD
-
MNL
1 stop28h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 6/25:30 am
MNL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/15$754
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/225:00 pm
ORD
-
MNL
2 stops31h 30m
ANA
Mon 6/12:40 pm
MNL
-
ORD
2 stops32h 04m
ANA
Deal found 2/13$755
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/610:45 pm
ORD
-
MNL
1 stop31h 15m
United Airlines
Fri 11/69:55 am
MNL
-
ORD
1 stop27h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13$756
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/216:20 pm
ORD
-
MNL
1 stop22h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 5/318:40 am
MNL
-
ORD
1 stop35h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13$757
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/37:40 am
ORD
-
MNL
2 stops24h 35m
ANA
Mon 10/262:50 pm
MNL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 15m
ANA
Deal found 2/14$758
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/144:15 pm
ORD
-
MNL
1 stop30h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 6/95:30 am
MNL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/16$759

Find flight deals from Chicago to Manila

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Manila (MNL). 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 February 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$748
(BusinessClass)

One-way from

$379
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$887
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
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One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Manila 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Manila that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Manila

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Price

ChicagoManila

ORD - MNL

ORDMNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/24

12:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 6/3

11:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

$775

ChicagoManila

ORD - MNL

ORDMNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

10:45 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops31h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 6/10

8:40 am-12:59 am

1 stop29h 19m

$778

ChicagoManila

MDW - MNL

MDWMNL

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/1

7:05 am-6:00 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 4/8

10:35 pm-5:45 am

1 stop20h 10m

$854

ChicagoManila

ORD - MNL

ORDMNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/1

12:20 pm-10:55 am

1 stop33h 35m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 5/16

11:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

$855

ChicagoManila

ORD - MNL

ORDMNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/18

10:00 am-5:55 am

2 stops30h 55m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 6/8

9:20 pm-5:57 am

1 stop21h 37m

$874

ChicagoManila

ORD - MNL

ORDMNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

10:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 6/11

8:40 am-5:08 am

1 stop33h 28m

$877

ChicagoManila

ORD - MNL

ORDMNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/11

3:51 pm-5:55 am

2 stops25h 04m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 9/1

9:20 pm-4:58 am

1 stop20h 38m

$888

ChicagoManila

MDW - MNL

MDWMNL

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/18

7:05 am-6:45 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 4/8

10:35 pm-5:45 am

1 stop20h 10m

$895

ChicagoManila

MDW - MNL

MDWMNL

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/1

7:05 am-6:00 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 4/29

10:15 pm-5:50 am

1 stop20h 35m

$896

ChicagoManila

ORD - MNL

ORDMNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

9:30 am-5:55 am

1 stop31h 25m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 6/14

8:40 am-12:59 am

1 stop29h 19m

$970

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Manila

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Manila in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Manila flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Manila flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Manila flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Manila flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Manila flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Manila

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Manila from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Manila

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Manila. Price data was last updated on February 13, 2026.

Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Manila. 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 Manila?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Manila (average of $724). Flying from Chicago to Manila in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,120). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Manila?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Manila?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Manila chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Manila on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Manila?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Manila, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Incheon (ICN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $799.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Manila?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Manila, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 19h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Manila?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Manila, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 52m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Manila

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manila. 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 Manila. Reviews last updated February 16, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Manila, such as EVA Air, Korean Air, and ANA. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,354 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Jan 2026

TPE - SFO

I like the flight attendants the most. The are very helpful.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,354 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,354 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Jan 2026

TPE - SFO

I like the flight attendants the most. The are very helpful.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,191 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,354 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Jan 2026

TPE - SFO

I like the flight attendants the most. The are very helpful.
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,092 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,354 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Jan 2026

TPE - SFO

I like the flight attendants the most. The are very helpful.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,167 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,354 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Jan 2026

TPE - SFO

I like the flight attendants the most. The are very helpful.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,306 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,354 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Jan 2026

TPE - SFO

I like the flight attendants the most. The are very helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Manila. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Manila from Chicago?

    Most people fly into Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) if they book a flight to Manila from Chicago. On average, Ninoy Aquino Intl has 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 12 airlines. Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Manila’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Manila?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Manila in 22h 05m. Fly via Korean Air or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Chicago and Manila are separated by a distance of 8116 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Manila round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Manila round-trip from $609. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air India, from $681, and Korean Air, from $729. United Airlines is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $256 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on ANA and United Airlines, with prices starting from $364 and $380, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago to Manila?

    Flights departing from Chicago and landing in Manila layover in Taipei City most frequently. Tokyo is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from Chicago to Manila. Hong Kong ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Chicago to Manila flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Taipei City?

    If you're on a layover in Taipei City and looking for things to do, consider visiting Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, or Raohe Street Night Market. Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market are located about 21.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 21.6 mi, respectively from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl. Those landing in Taipei City looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $80 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Tokyo?

    If you're on a layover in Tokyo and looking for things to do, consider visiting Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, or Tokyo Tower. Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Tokyo Tower can be visited by traveling about 34.6 mi, 35.3 mi, and 36.7 mi respectively from Tokyo Narita. Those landing in Tokyo looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $53 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Hong Kong?

    Most Hong Kong visitors opt to spend their time at Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Fa Yeun Street Market. Travelers on a layover in Hong Kong can visit Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Fa Yeun Street Market, by traveling 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.2 mi, respectively after landing at Hong Kong Intl.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago to Manila flights?

    Chicago to Manila flights have a layover in Istanbul the least frequently. Istanbul is followed by Los Angeles in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from Chicago to Manila. Tokyo follows Los Angeles in terms of the least frequent layover locations on Chicago to Manila flights.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Manila 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 Manila?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Manila (average of $724). Flying from Chicago to Manila in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,120). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Manila

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Manila. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$609Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air IndiaCheapest$681Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Korean AirCheapest$729Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$739Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$746Average$1,758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air CanadaCheapest$749Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$762Average$1,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$768Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$791Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$820Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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