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Cheap flights from Chicago to Manchester from £169

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 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MAN
28 Jul — 4 Aug1
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 28 June 2026.

Tue 11/822:25
ORD
-
MAN
2 stops18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/822:45
MAN
-
ORD
3 stops27h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6£447
Tue 11/819:25
ORD
-
MAN
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/822:45
MAN
-
ORD
3 stops27h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6£467
Tue 11/819:25
ORD
-
MAN
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/822:35
MAN
-
ORD
3 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6£476
Mon 10/819:25
ORD
-
MAN
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/822:35
MAN
-
ORD
3 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6£478
Mon 3/822:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/822:25
MAN
-
ORD
3 stops27h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6£479
Wed 5/822:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/822:25
MAN
-
ORD
3 stops27h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6£488
Wed 16/919:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/906:25
MAN
-
ORD
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6£493
Sun 1/1118:30
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1108:00
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6£495
Sun 30/810:54
MDW
-
MAN
1 stop14h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 5/913:15
MAN
-
MDW
1 stop15h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/6£577
Thu 16/713:18
MDW
-
MAN
2 stops13h 02m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 20/705:50
MAN
-
MDW
2 stops22h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/6£629
Tue 3/1110:58
MDW
-
MAN
1 stop17h 32m
Delta
Fri 6/1113:25
MAN
-
MDW
1 stop15h 00m
Delta
Deal found 27/6£657
Wed 4/1110:35
MDW
-
MAN
1 stop17h 55m
Delta
Wed 11/1113:30
MAN
-
MDW
1 stop14h 40m
Delta
Deal found 23/6£657

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 28 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£447

One-way from

£169

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£757
11/8-18/8
  • 11/8-18/8
  • 5 total stops
  • 45h 57m total
  • Chicago to Manchester
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14/7
  • 14/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 05m total
  • Chicago to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£96 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Cheapest return flight

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/11

19:15-09:30

1 stop32h 15m

Manchester

Wed 18/11

12:55-16:45

2 stops33h 50m

£571
Fastest return journey

ChicagoManchester

MDW - MAN

MDWMAN

Chicago Midway

Sun 30/8

10:54-07:15

1 stop14h 21m

Manchester

Sat 5/9

13:15-22:36

1 stop15h 21m

£577

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/10

19:52-06:30

2 stops28h 38m

Manchester

Thu 8/10

06:05-18:41

2 stops18h 36m

£590

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/10

19:15-08:30

2 stops31h 15m

Manchester

Tue 13/10

09:35-16:10

1 stop12h 35m

£606

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/8

19:15-20:35

2 stops19h 20m

Manchester

Thu 3/9

10:20-16:10

2 stops35h 50m

£621

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/10

21:40-09:50

1 stop30h 10m

Manchester

Thu 8/10

09:00-12:35

1 stop33h 35m

£644

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 20/8

19:15-19:45

2 stops18h 30m

Manchester

Thu 3/9

10:20-16:10

2 stops35h 50m

£644

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/10

20:10-21:50

1 stop19h 40m

Manchester

Tue 13/10

22:55-09:40

1 stop16h 45m

£655

ChicagoManchester

MDW - MAN

MDWMAN

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/11

12:30-10:05

2 stops15h 35m

Manchester

Wed 11/11

13:30-22:10

1 stop14h 40m

£660

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

18:00-16:55

2 stops16h 55m

Manchester

Tue 18/8

13:45-14:30

1 stop30h 45m

£701

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Manchester

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Manchester?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Manchester (average of £33). Flying from Chicago to Manchester in July is currently the most expensive (average of £422). 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.

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% 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 £403.

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 11m.

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 30m.

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 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 28 June 2026.
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.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,628 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tadhg,Mar 2025

DUB - MAN

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.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,628 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,628 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tadhg,Mar 2025

DUB - MAN

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.

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. 1 airline has flights to Manchester from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Manchester?

    Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and United Airlines fly from Chicago to Manchester in about 14h 21m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 54m. There are 3816 mi between Chicago and Manchester. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Manchester round-trip?

    According to our current data, Aer Lingus (£435), offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Manchester. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Manchester for 22% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Manchester (average of £33). Flying from Chicago to Manchester in July is currently the most expensive (average of £422). 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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