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Cheap flights from Chicago to Manchester from £118

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MAN
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
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 10 March 2026.

Fri 18/919:15
ORD
-
MAN
2 stops34h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 21/910:20
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops35h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/3£418
Mon 27/419:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/406:00
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£422
Sun 3/519:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/522:55
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£428
Sun 3/519:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/507:55
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£431
Fri 3/419:05
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop12h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/419:25
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops44h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3£436
Wed 22/419:15
ORD
-
MAN
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/513:40
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£442
Mon 27/419:15
ORD
-
MAN
2 stops34h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 30/412:45
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops33h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/3£443
Fri 24/422:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop31h 15m
Icelandair
Fri 1/513:05
MAN
-
ORD
1 stop11h 10m
Icelandair
Deal found 10/3£444
Tue 5/521:30
ORD
-
MAN
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/522:25
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3£457
Sat 7/313:29
MDW
-
MAN
2 stops15h 01m
Delta
Sat 14/313:30
MAN
-
MDW
1 stop14h 01m
Delta
Deal found 6/3£522
Tue 17/318:34
MDW
-
MAN
2 stops16h 31m
Delta
Tue 31/305:55
MAN
-
MDW
2 stops17h 59m
Delta
Deal found 8/3£529
Tue 17/313:10
MDW
-
MAN
2 stops12h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 31/305:50
MAN
-
MDW
2 stops17h 32m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/3£534

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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£422

One-way from

£118

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£479
27/4-30/4
  • 27/4-30/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 30m total
  • Chicago to Manchester
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Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 19/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 15m total
  • Chicago to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£72 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

Tue 21/4

17:55-10:25

1 stop10h 30m

Manchester

Tue 28/4

06:05-12:00

1 stop11h 55m

£534

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/4

08:55-08:25

2 stops17h 30m

Manchester

Thu 16/4

05:55-16:18

2 stops16h 23m

£546

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/3

14:10-12:45

2 stops17h 35m

Manchester

Mon 27/4

08:55-20:40

2 stops17h 45m

£546

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/4

16:15-09:50

2 stops35h 35m

Manchester

Sun 12/4

06:05-15:15

2 stops39h 10m

£555

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 14/5

11:00-10:25

2 stops17h 25m

Manchester

Mon 18/5

06:05-12:00

1 stop11h 55m

£561

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/7

21:15-06:30

1 stop27h 15m

Manchester

Fri 14/8

09:00-14:55

1 stop11h 55m

£566

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 30/3

13:37-08:15

1 stop12h 38m

Manchester

Mon 6/4

05:55-14:30

1 stop14h 35m

£570

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/3

21:15-09:50

2 stops30h 35m

Manchester

Mon 6/4

06:05-07:49

2 stops31h 44m

£588

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 14/5

10:30-10:10

2 stops17h 40m

Manchester

Mon 18/5

05:55-18:05

2 stops18h 10m

£614

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/3

18:25-08:50

2 stops33h 25m

Manchester

Sun 5/4

11:10-17:50

2 stops36h 40m

£623

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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 6 March 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Manchester (average of £360). Flying from Chicago to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £571). 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 33% 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 £466.

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

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 10 March 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
1,473 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.6

Overall

7.2

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
1,473 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,473 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.6

Overall

7.2

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
619 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,473 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.6

Overall

7.2

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
7,781 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,473 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.6

Overall

7.2

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 United Airlines, Delta, and Virgin Atlantic fly from Chicago to Manchester in about 10h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h. 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 (£341), Aer Lingus (£429), and British Airways (£490) 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Manchester (average of £360). Flying from Chicago to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £571). 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£341Average£518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£490Average£611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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