Cheap flights from Manchester to Chicago from £257

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MAN — CHI
14 Mar — 21 Mar1
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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 February 2026.

Wed 4/310:10
MAN
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ORD
1 stop12h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 18/320:20
ORD
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MAN
1 stop17h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2£407
Fri 27/210:10
MAN
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ORD
1 stop12h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 8/320:20
ORD
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MAN
1 stop17h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2£409
Sat 21/1112:55
MAN
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ORD
2 stops57h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 30/1119:20
ORD
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MAN
1 stop32h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2£409
Thu 26/219:15
MAN
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ORD
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 2/319:20
ORD
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MAN
1 stop17h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/2£411
Wed 15/409:35
MAN
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ORD
1 stop12h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 20/419:15
ORD
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MAN
1 stop17h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2£414
Sat 7/310:10
MAN
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ORD
1 stop12h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 16/320:20
ORD
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MAN
1 stop17h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2£417
Thu 26/219:15
MAN
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ORD
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 8/320:20
ORD
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MAN
1 stop17h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2£420
Sun 15/319:15
MAN
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ORD
1 stop27h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 22/320:20
ORD
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MAN
1 stop17h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/2£422
Tue 17/313:30
MAN
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MDW
1 stop14h 01m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 26/310:45
MDW
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MAN
1 stop18h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/2£566
Tue 17/313:30
MAN
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MDW
1 stop32h 52m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 31/312:47
MDW
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MAN
1 stop14h 03m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/2£575
Wed 11/313:30
MAN
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MDW
1 stop14h 01m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 18/318:07
MDW
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MAN
1 stop11h 23m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/2£604
Wed 4/313:30
MAN
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MDW
1 stop15h 01m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 18/310:45
MDW
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MAN
1 stop18h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/2£606

Find flight deals from Manchester to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) to Chicago (CHI). 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 12 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£407

One-way from

£257

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£471
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 4/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 50m total
  • Manchester to Chicago
Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 14/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 10m total
  • Manchester to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£74 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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MAN - ORD

MANORD

Manchester

Thu 26/2

19:15-16:45

1 stop27h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

19:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£411

ManchesterChicago

MAN - ORD

MANORD

Manchester

Thu 26/2

12:55-16:45

2 stops33h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

20:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£423

ManchesterChicago

MAN - ORD

MANORD

Manchester

Thu 12/3

10:10-17:45

1 stop12h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/3

20:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£434

ManchesterChicago

MAN - ORD

MANORD

Manchester

Mon 9/3

10:10-17:45

1 stop12h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/3

20:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£434

ManchesterChicago

MAN - ORD

MANORD

Manchester

Thu 12/3

10:10-17:45

1 stop12h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/3

20:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£434

ManchesterChicago

MAN - ORD

MANORD

Manchester

Sun 15/3

19:15-17:45

1 stop27h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

20:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£450

ManchesterChicago

MAN - ORD

MANORD

Manchester

Tue 3/3

19:15-16:45

1 stop27h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/3

20:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£450

ManchesterChicago

MAN - ORD

MANORD

Manchester

Tue 24/2

11:55-17:20

1 stop11h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/5

19:25-11:40

1 stop10h 15m

£457

ManchesterChicago

MAN - ORD

MANORD

Manchester

Wed 18/3

10:10-17:45

1 stop12h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/3

20:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

£461

ManchesterChicago

MAN - MDW

MANMDW

Manchester

Tue 17/3

13:30-22:31

1 stop14h 01m

Chicago Midway

Thu 26/3

10:45-10:30

1 stop18h 45m

£566

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Chicago

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manchester to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Chicago (average of £67). Flying from Manchester to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £592). 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 for a return flight from Manchester to Chicago?

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Manchester to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 34% of one-stop itineraries from Manchester to Chicago on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Manchester to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Lisbon (LIS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £366.

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

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

Flights via Dublin (DUB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 21m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Manchester to Chicago, 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 stopover time of 1h 06m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated 12 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic, Scandinavian Airlines, andAer Lingus from Manchester to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manchester to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Chicago to Manchester flights?

    There are two airports in Chicago that service Manchester Airport (MAN). Chicago O’Hare International Airport (CHI) is the main gateway to Chicago and its surrounding region. There are excellent local transport connections to the city and the wider area as well as lots of amenities for passengers passing through the airport. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the second airport on this route and also has good transport connections to the city and beyond. Manchester Airport is the third busiest in the UK, and so it too is very well resourced with train, bus and taxi connections to Manchester. The airport hosts a full suite of passenger facilities, including restaurants, bars, shops and lounges. There are hotels on-site at all three airports.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Chicago to Manchester?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct flights between Chicago Midway (MDW) or Chicago O’Hare (CHI) and Manchester (MAN). However, there are plenty of options on indirect flights through other European cities. Virgin Atlantic dominates the Midway connection with a flight to Manchester via Atlanta (ATL) or a two-stop option via Atlanta and Paris (CDG). From O’Hare (CHI), Austrian Airlines can get you to Manchester via Zurich (ZRH). SAS fly through their home hub of Copenhagen (CPH) while Aer Lingus travel via Dublin (DUB). Virgin Atlantic makes their change in JFK, New York. Lufthansa transits through Munich (MUC) while United Airlines makes a stopover in Brussels (BRU) before arriving in Manchester.

  • What are the stopover options between Chicago to Manchester?

    There is quite a bit of variety in the stopover options on flights to Manchester from Chicago. United Airlines is the fastest, with a 55min stopover in Brussels, although you will need to be quick to get to your second plane. Lufthansa, on the other hand, has the longest stopover on this route with a time of around 9h 15min in Munich. Austrian Airlines will keep you in Zurich for around 6h 40min while Aer Lingus will transit for 7h 55min in Dublin. Virgin Atlantic’s JFK stopover will take 4h 40min. If you in a position to choose between Virgin’s one-stop or two-stop route from Midway Airport, there is potentially a saving to be made if you are willing to take the longer two-stop route through Atlanta (ATL) and Paris (CDG).

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Chicago to Manchester?

    Passengers flying on a United States passport will not need a visa to visit the UK as a tourist for up to six months. You do, however, need to ensure your passport is valid beyond the date of return travel, and you may be asked to show a return flight ticket.

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

    Located just 8.9 mi from the city center, Manchester is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from Manchester. Booking flights from Manchester (MAN) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 11 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Manchester to Chicago?

    Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Delta fly from Manchester to Chicago in about 14h 01m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 29m. The distance between Manchester and Chicago is about 3816 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Manchester to Chicago is Scandinavian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £372 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Icelandair and Finnair, starting at £404 and £456 round-trip. Scandinavian Airlines is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    £312 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Scandinavian Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Icelandair and Aer Lingus, with prices starting from £389 and £468, respectively.

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

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dublin?

    If you're on a stopover in Dublin and looking for things to do, consider visiting Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, 3Olympia Theatre, or Dublin Castle. Travelers on a layover in Dublin can visit Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, 3Olympia Theatre, and Dublin Castle, by traveling 5.7 mi, 5.7 mi, and 5.8 mi, respectively after landing at Dublin. Those on a stopover in Dublin in need of a car hire can book one at Dublin for about £18.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in London?

    Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, or Royal Albert Hall can do so by travelling 12.5 mi, 16.5 mi, and 12.2 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those on a stopover in London in need of a car hire can book one at London Heathrow for about £20.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Chicago (average of £67). Flying from Manchester to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £592). 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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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£372Average£463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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IcelandairCheapest£404Average£540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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FinnairCheapest£456Average£791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£462Average£623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£463Average£607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Aer LingusCheapest£474Average£650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£486Average£633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest£489Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapest£491Average£660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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American AirlinesCheapest£497Average£606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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