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Cheap flights from Chicago to Manchester from £123

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 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MAN
21 Mar — 28 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Manchester

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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 19 February 2026.

Tue 10/319:30
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Wed 18/311:55
MAN
-
ORD
1 stop11h 25m
Icelandair
Deal found 16/2£377
Mon 13/419:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Wed 22/413:05
MAN
-
ORD
1 stop11h 10m
Icelandair
Deal found 17/2£382
Sun 12/422:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop31h 15m
Icelandair
Sun 19/413:05
MAN
-
ORD
1 stop14h 20m
Icelandair
Deal found 16/2£382
Sat 25/419:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Thu 30/413:05
MAN
-
ORD
1 stop11h 10m
Icelandair
Deal found 16/2£385
Fri 24/422:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop31h 15m
Icelandair
Thu 30/413:05
MAN
-
ORD
1 stop11h 10m
Icelandair
Deal found 16/2£385
Sun 1/321:00
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop10h 25m
Aer Lingus
Sat 7/309:50
MAN
-
ORD
1 stop15h 25m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 17/2£390
Fri 24/422:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop31h 15m
Icelandair
Fri 1/513:05
MAN
-
ORD
1 stop11h 10m
Icelandair
Deal found 16/2£396
Thu 16/419:25
ORD
-
MAN
2 stops14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/408:10
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/2£398
Sat 25/419:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Sat 2/513:05
MAN
-
ORD
1 stop11h 10m
Icelandair
Deal found 16/2£399
Tue 21/419:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Thu 30/413:05
MAN
-
ORD
1 stop11h 10m
Icelandair
Deal found 16/2£399
Sun 26/419:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Thu 30/413:05
MAN
-
ORD
1 stop11h 10m
Icelandair
Deal found 16/2£400
Tue 21/419:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Wed 29/413:05
MAN
-
ORD
1 stop11h 10m
Icelandair
Deal found 16/2£402

Find 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 19 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£377

One-way from

£123

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£461
Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 10/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 40m total
  • Chicago to Manchester
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Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 4/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 15m total
  • Chicago to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£78 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

19:20-13:15

2 stops35h 55m

Manchester

Thu 5/3

10:10-16:45

1 stop12h 35m

£454

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

22:50-23:20

1 stop19h 30m

Manchester

Mon 16/3

06:00-18:55

2 stops17h 55m

£458

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

07:00-06:40

1 stop18h 40m

Manchester

Wed 18/3

09:05-15:20

1 stop11h 15m

£462

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/3

23:35-22:30

1 stop17h 55m

Manchester

Mon 27/4

07:00-18:15

1 stop17h 15m

£462

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/3

22:50-22:45

2 stops18h 55m

Manchester

Wed 25/3

11:15-19:25

1 stop13h 10m

£465

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/3

12:50-10:20

2 stops15h 30m

Manchester

Tue 10/3

06:10-18:45

2 stops17h 35m

£470

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/4

21:15-17:20

1 stop14h 05m

Manchester

Tue 28/4

08:35-13:50

1 stop11h 15m

£471

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/4

17:00-09:45

1 stop10h 45m

Manchester

Wed 29/4

07:05-15:55

1 stop14h 50m

£471

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/3

17:25-22:00

1 stop23h 35m

Manchester

Wed 25/3

13:40-10:00

2 stops25h 20m

£475

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

16:20-10:20

1 stop12h 00m

Manchester

Sat 11/4

13:45-14:15

1 stop30h 30m

£478

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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 return flight from Chicago to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 18 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Manchester is 37 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Manchester (average of £309). Flying from Chicago to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £563). 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 Chicago to Manchester?

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

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

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to Manchester on Cheapflights.

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

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

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £462.

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

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

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 30m.

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

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

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 23m.

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 19 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aer Lingus, Icelandair, andBritish Airways from Chicago to Manchester by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,455 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SFO - DUB

The boarding went smoothly, the crew were great and helped me with an extra pillow, the food was good including complementary wine with dinner (economy seating), and I was able to sleep. The flight arrived early which helped with connections. Overall a great experience.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,455 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,455 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SFO - DUB

The boarding went smoothly, the crew were great and helped me with an extra pillow, the food was good including complementary wine with dinner (economy seating), and I was able to sleep. The flight arrived early which helped with connections. Overall a great experience.
Icelandair
7.1
Good
615 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,455 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SFO - DUB

The boarding went smoothly, the crew were great and helped me with an extra pillow, the food was good including complementary wine with dinner (economy seating), and I was able to sleep. The flight arrived early which helped with connections. Overall a great experience.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,752 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,455 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SFO - DUB

The boarding went smoothly, the crew were great and helped me with an extra pillow, the food was good including complementary wine with dinner (economy seating), and I was able to sleep. The flight arrived early which helped with connections. Overall a great experience.

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?

    For a flight from Chicago to Manchester, you will be flying into Manchester. Manchester (MAN) is just 8.9 mi from the center of the city. Manchester is the only Manchester airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 3 airlines have flights to Manchester from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Manchester?

    Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa, and Delta fly from Chicago to Manchester in about 18h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 15m. There are 3812 mi between Chicago and Manchester. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Icelandair (£336), Aer Lingus (£424), and British Airways (£462) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Manchester. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Manchester for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 holiday 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Manchester (average of £309). Flying from Chicago to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £563). 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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IcelandairCheapest£336Average£511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£462Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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