How long is the flight from Chicago to Manchester?

Airlines like British Airways, Delta, and Virgin Atlantic fly from Chicago to Manchester in about 13h 19m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 02m. 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 (£495), and Aer Lingus (£553) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Manchester. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Manchester for 17% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manchester ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manchester when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manchester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to MAN?

When flying from Chicago to Manchester, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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. 2 airlines have flights to Manchester from Chicago on a regular basis.

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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 £462). Flying from Chicago to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £829). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Chicago to Manchester flights typically cost between £557 and £875 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £393 on Multiple Airlines (7 Nov–11 Nov).

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

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 39% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to Manchester on Cheapflights.

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

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £382.

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

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 07m.

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

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 27m.

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

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Manchester is 36 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aer Lingus 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.

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Flew Man to BGI. Crew were poor. Both coffee or tea due to a "water issue". Business class meal for gluten free was disappointing. 1903 lounge was excellent.

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Flew Man to BGI. Crew were poor. Both coffee or tea due to a "water issue". Business class meal for gluten free was disappointing. 1903 lounge was excellent.

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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. 2 airlines have flights to Manchester from Chicago on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Manchester?
Airlines like British Airways, Delta, and Virgin Atlantic fly from Chicago to Manchester in about 13h 19m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 02m. 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 (£495), and Aer Lingus (£553) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Manchester. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Manchester for 17% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Manchester (average of £462). Flying from Chicago to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £829). 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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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Chicago to Manchester flights typically cost between £557 and £875 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £393 on Multiple Airlines (7 Nov–11 Nov).

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.

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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 £382.

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 Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 07m.

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 Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 27m.

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

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Manchester is 36 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.

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Chicago to Manchester flights typically cost between £557 and £875 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £393 on Multiple Airlines (7 Nov–11 Nov).