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Cheap flights from Chicago to Manchester from £185

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 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MAN
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
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 27 July 2026.

Fri 18/922:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/922:45
MAN
-
ORD
3 stops27h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£485
Sat 24/1019:30
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/1108:00
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£497
Sat 24/1019:30
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/1107:45
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£499
Sat 12/919:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/906:55
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7£502
Tue 15/919:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/906:55
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7£503
Sat 24/1019:30
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/1106:35
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£503
Sun 25/1019:30
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/1106:35
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£504
Wed 14/1022:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/1115:55
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7£506
Fri 18/922:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/1006:55
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£506
Tue 8/919:25
ORD
-
MAN
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/913:40
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£507
Sat 24/1019:30
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 30/1006:35
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£509
Sun 29/1106:00
MDW
-
MAN
1 stop18h 40m
Delta
Thu 3/1214:55
MAN
-
MDW
1 stop13h 15m
Delta
Deal found 24/7£652

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 27 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£485

One-way from

£185

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£771
18/9-22/9
  • 18/9-22/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 18m total
  • Chicago to Manchester
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Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 25/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 15m total
  • Chicago to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£94 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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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 27 July 2026.
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ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/9

19:25-11:40

1 stop10h 15m

Manchester

Tue 29/9

13:05-18:15

1 stop11h 10m

£564

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/9

20:10-16:05

1 stop37h 55m

Manchester

Tue 22/9

22:55-09:40

1 stop16h 45m

£650

ChicagoManchester

MDW - MAN

MDWMAN

Chicago Midway

Sun 29/11

09:30-06:40

2 stops15h 10m

Manchester

Thu 3/12

14:55-22:10

1 stop13h 15m

£656

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/1

13:31-09:00

2 stops13h 29m

Manchester

Thu 28/1

09:45-18:45

1 stop15h 00m

£658

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/10

19:15-20:30

2 stops19h 15m

Manchester

Tue 24/11

12:55-16:45

2 stops33h 50m

£674

ChicagoManchester

MDW - MAN

MDWMAN

Chicago Midway

Mon 23/11

12:30-10:05

2 stops15h 35m

Manchester

Mon 30/11

20:40-18:37

2 stops27h 57m

£681

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/8

11:15-10:25

2 stops17h 10m

Manchester

Wed 9/9

06:05-12:00

1 stop11h 55m

£693

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 22/1

13:31-08:50

2 stops13h 19m

Manchester

Thu 28/1

07:45-18:45

1 stop17h 00m

£695

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

17:10-14:00

2 stops14h 50m

Manchester

Wed 16/9

08:55-14:30

1 stop11h 35m

£696

ChicagoManchester

MDW - MAN

MDWMAN

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/12

13:00-10:05

2 stops15h 05m

Manchester

Sun 13/12

05:50-18:04

2 stops18h 14m

£698

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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.
Estimated return price
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Manchester (average of £463). Flying from Chicago to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £830). 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 typical for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Manchester flights typically cost between £449 and £668 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £485 on Multiple Airlines (18 Sept–22 Sept).

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 45% 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 £399.

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 08m.

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 29m.

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 27 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aer Lingus and Icelandair 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
1,682 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

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
1,682 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,682 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

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.
Icelandair
7.0
Good
715 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,682 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

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

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Manchester?

    Airlines like Icelandair, Turkish Airlines, and Delta 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 27h 40m. 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 (£361), and Aer Lingus (£445) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Manchester. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Manchester for 38% 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 £463). Flying from Chicago to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £830). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest£361Average£525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Aer LingusCheapest£445Average£738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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