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Cheap flights from Chicago to Manchester from £172

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MAN
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Manchester are usually found in January or February, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 31 October 2025.

Tue 2/1218:30ORD - MAN
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1207:35MAN - ORD
2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£382
Wed 10/1218:30ORD - MAN
1 stop10h 15mIcelandair
Sun 14/1211:55MAN - ORD
1 stop11h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 30/10£395
Sun 9/1118:30ORD - MAN
1 stop10h 15mIcelandair
Wed 19/1111:55MAN - ORD
1 stop11h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 30/10£396
Wed 26/1118:30ORD - MAN
1 stop10h 15mIcelandair
Wed 3/1211:55MAN - ORD
1 stop11h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 30/10£402
Wed 10/1218:30ORD - MAN
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1206:30MAN - ORD
2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10£404
Mon 17/1107:00ORD - MAN
2 stops29h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 22/1112:55MAN - ORD
2 stops33h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 29/10£408
Fri 28/1118:30ORD - MAN
2 stops15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1207:45MAN - ORD
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£412
Fri 28/1118:30ORD - MAN
1 stop10h 15mIcelandair
Fri 5/1211:55MAN - ORD
1 stop11h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 29/10£413
Thu 11/1219:40ORD - MAN
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1208:40MAN - ORD
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£416
Tue 2/1213:14MDW - MAN
2 stops14h 56mDelta
Tue 9/1213:30MAN - MDW
1 stop16h 17mDelta
Deal found 29/10£469
Wed 19/1110:47MDW - MAN
2 stops15h 33mDelta
Wed 3/1213:30MAN - MDW
1 stop16h 17mDelta
Deal found 29/10£478
Thu 27/1117:34MDW - MAN
1 stop10h 56mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 3/1213:30MAN - MDW
1 stop16h 17mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 29/10£489

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 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£379

One-way from

£172

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£580
Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 26/1-11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 40m total
  • Chicago to Manchester
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • 7/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 50m total
  • Chicago to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£72 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
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ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/1

18:30-10:45

1 stop10h 15m

Manchester

Wed 11/2

11:55-17:20

1 stop11h 25m

£396

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/1

18:30-10:45

1 stop10h 15m

Manchester

Tue 10/2

11:55-17:20

1 stop11h 25m

£396

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/1

18:30-10:45

1 stop10h 15m

Manchester

Thu 12/2

11:55-17:20

1 stop11h 25m

£396

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 27/1

18:30-10:45

1 stop10h 15m

Manchester

Sun 8/2

11:55-17:20

1 stop11h 25m

£396

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 27/1

18:30-10:45

1 stop10h 15m

Manchester

Sat 7/2

11:55-17:20

1 stop11h 25m

£396

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 30/1

18:30-10:45

1 stop10h 15m

Manchester

Thu 12/2

11:55-17:20

1 stop11h 25m

£396

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/1

18:30-10:45

1 stop10h 15m

Manchester

Sun 8/2

11:55-17:20

1 stop11h 25m

£396

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/1

18:30-10:45

1 stop10h 15m

Manchester

Thu 12/2

11:55-17:20

1 stop11h 25m

£396

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 26/1

18:30-10:45

1 stop10h 15m

Manchester

Thu 12/2

11:55-17:20

1 stop11h 25m

£396

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 27/1

18:30-10:45

1 stop10h 15m

Manchester

Thu 12/2

11:55-17:20

1 stop11h 25m

£396

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Manchester

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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 24 October 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Manchester is 75 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Manchester (average of £366). Flying from Chicago to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £557). 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 31 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Manchester is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 44% on airfare.

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.

Reykjavik (KEF) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 28% 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.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £439.

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 Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 04m.

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 31 October 2025.
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
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - DUB

Most airlines board by group even though passengers are seated at the back. At Seatac, passengers were seated starting at the back. Otherwise, flight was good.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,365 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - DUB

Most airlines board by group even though passengers are seated at the back. At Seatac, passengers were seated starting at the back. Otherwise, flight was good.
Icelandair
7.1
Good
562 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - DUB

Most airlines board by group even though passengers are seated at the back. At Seatac, passengers were seated starting at the back. Otherwise, flight was good.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,487 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - DUB

Most airlines board by group even though passengers are seated at the back. At Seatac, passengers were seated starting at the back. Otherwise, flight was good.

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 Icelandair, Delta, and KLM fly from Chicago to Manchester in about 10h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 55m. 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 (£360), Aer Lingus (£435), and British Airways (£459) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Manchester. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Manchester for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    £172 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from TAP AIR PORTUGAL. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Scandinavian Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from £215 and £354, respectively.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Manchester (average of £366). Flying from Chicago to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £557). 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 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Manchester

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest£360Average£466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Aer LingusCheapest£435Average£462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£459Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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