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$261+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Manchester (MAN)

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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MAN
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Manchester are usually found in January or February, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Manchester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Manchester (MAN). 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$433
(TAP AIR PORTUGAL)

One-way from

$261
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$645
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:15 pmORD - MAN
1 stop18h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 11/85:10 pmMAN - ORD
1 stop27h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/10$433
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sun 11/236:30 pmORD - MAN
1 stop10h 15mIcelandair
Mon 12/811:55 amMAN - ORD
1 stop11h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 9/11$498
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Mon 11/106:30 pmORD - MAN
1 stop10h 15mIcelandair
Sat 11/1511:55 amMAN - ORD
1 stop11h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 9/11$500
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/267:30 pmORD - MAN
1 stop10h 15mIcelandair
Sun 11/211:55 amMAN - ORD
1 stop11h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 9/11$501
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Fri 10/107:25 pmORD - MAN
1 stop10h 15mIcelandair
Fri 10/1712:40 pmMAN - ORD
1 stop14h 35mIcelandair
Deal found 9/11$513
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/107:25 pmORD - MAN
1 stop10h 15mIcelandair
Thu 10/1612:40 pmMAN - ORD
1 stop11h 35mIcelandair
Deal found 9/11$529
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sun 11/96:30 pmORD - MAN
1 stop10h 15mIcelandair
Wed 11/1911:55 amMAN - ORD
1 stop11h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 9/9$532
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Wed 11/196:30 pmORD - MAN
1 stop10h 15mIcelandair
Wed 12/1011:55 amMAN - ORD
1 stop11h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 9/11$533
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/87:25 pmORD - MAN
1 stop10h 15mIcelandair
Thu 10/1612:40 pmMAN - ORD
1 stop11h 35mIcelandair
Deal found 9/11$536
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:20 pmORD - MAN
2 stops34h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 12/710:10 amMAN - ORD
1 stop12h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/10$537
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/251:14 pmMDW - MAN
2 stops14h 56mDelta
Wed 12/31:30 pmMAN - MDW
1 stop16h 02mDelta
Deal found 9/11$598
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/191:14 pmMDW - MAN
2 stops14h 56mDelta
Wed 12/106:00 amMAN - MDW
2 stops18h 00mDelta
Deal found 9/11$628

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Manchester 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Manchester that are best for you.

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ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/25

6:15 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Manchester

Sat 11/8

5:10 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$433

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

7:25 pm-11:40 am

1 stop10h 15m

Manchester

Wed 10/15

12:40 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$536

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

7:20 pm-8:40 am

2 stops55h 20m

Manchester

Sun 12/7

7:15 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$537

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/9

7:20 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Manchester

Wed 11/19

1:55 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$566

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/25

5:10 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Manchester

Wed 12/3

7:50 am-1:50 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$573

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/12

7:00 am-7:35 am

1 stop18h 35m

Manchester

Tue 10/21

2:15 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$577

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

7:05 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Manchester

Mon 10/27

6:45 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$579

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/12

9:15 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Manchester

Mon 10/20

4:55 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$587

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/23

4:40 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops16h 55m

Manchester

Mon 12/8

8:05 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$592

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/17

3:45 pm-7:35 am

1 stop9h 50m

Manchester

Tue 9/23

2:20 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$596

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Manchester

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Manchester from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Manchester. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Manchester is 59 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 Manchester?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Manchester (average of $645). Flying from Chicago to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,010). 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 MAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Manchester. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Manchester, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Manchester?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Manchester. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Manchester flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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

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

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Manchester on Cheapflights.

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

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

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $547.

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

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

Flights via Dublin (DUB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 03m.

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

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 10m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manchester. 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 Manchester. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines, and Aer Lingus from Chicago to Manchester to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,271 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Icelandair
7.0
Good
546 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Manchester. 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 Manchester from Chicago?

    Manchester (MAN), located 8.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Manchester. 10 airlines have flights to Manchester from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Manchester should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Manchester?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Manchester can take about 10h 15m. TAP AIR PORTUGAL provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $536. The distance from Chicago to Manchester is about 3812 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Icelandair, at $476, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Manchester.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Aer Lingus and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Manchester for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Manchester are TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($261), Scandinavian Airlines ($362), and Virgin Atlantic ($389).

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

    Most of the time, Chicago to Manchester flights that have layovers will stop in London.

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

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in London can rent a car from London Heathrow for about $41 per day.

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

    The least popular layover on flights from Chicago to Manchester is Dublin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Manchester (average of $645). Flying from Chicago to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,010). 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 Manchester

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Manchester. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$476Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Aer LingusCheapest$531Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$607Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$607Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$635Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
FinnairCheapest$636Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$639Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$653Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$657Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$689Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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