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Cheap flights from Chicago to Manchester from £181

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 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MAN
21 Apr — 28 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 22 March 2026.

Mon 27/419:25
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/520:05
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£431
Fri 1/519:15
ORD
-
MAN
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/516:20
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£444
Wed 14/1019:15
ORD
-
MAN
2 stops32h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 17/1009:35
MAN
-
ORD
1 stop12h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/3£447
Sun 11/1019:15
ORD
-
MAN
2 stops34h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 17/1019:10
MAN
-
ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/3£453
Mon 27/419:15
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop17h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 12/519:10
MAN
-
ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/3£459
Fri 1/519:15
ORD
-
MAN
1 stop17h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 8/509:35
MAN
-
ORD
1 stop12h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/3£459
Tue 13/1019:15
ORD
-
MAN
2 stops19h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 17/1009:10
MAN
-
ORD
2 stops37h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/3£483
Tue 6/1017:59
MDW
-
MAN
2 stops16h 56m
Delta
Tue 20/1005:55
MAN
-
MDW
2 stops18h 42m
Delta
Deal found 21/3£632
Mon 27/413:24
MDW
-
MAN
2 stops12h 51m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 12/513:00
MAN
-
MDW
1 stop14h 09m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/3£658
Sun 27/1209:30
MDW
-
MAN
2 stops18h 40m
Delta
Thu 7/113:30
MAN
-
MDW
1 stop14h 15m
Delta
Deal found 21/3£660
Mon 5/1013:05
MDW
-
MAN
1 stop13h 45m
Delta
Mon 19/1005:55
MAN
-
MDW
2 stops16h 30m
Delta
Deal found 21/3£666
Mon 4/519:16
MDW
-
MAN
2 stops15h 29m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 11/520:50
MAN
-
MDW
2 stops25h 22m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/3£668

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 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£494

One-way from

£181

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£480
20/4-20/5
  • 20/4-20/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 35m total
  • Chicago to Manchester
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Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 21/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 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

Mon 27/4

19:15-09:40

2 stops56h 25m

Manchester

Thu 30/4

19:10-16:10

1 stop27h 00m

£537
Fastest return journey

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/9

15:35-09:50

1 stop12h 15m

Manchester

Mon 14/9

09:00-15:55

1 stop12h 55m

£582

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/4

17:55-10:25

1 stop10h 30m

Manchester

Sun 19/4

11:10-19:55

1 stop14h 45m

£618

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/4

17:55-10:25

1 stop10h 30m

Manchester

Mon 27/4

06:00-14:50

1 stop14h 50m

£619

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/5

12:00-10:25

2 stops16h 25m

Manchester

Wed 13/5

10:35-18:15

1 stop13h 40m

£622

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/5

18:15-17:20

1 stop17h 05m

Manchester

Fri 8/5

06:05-12:00

1 stop11h 55m

£625

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/5

11:00-10:25

2 stops17h 25m

Manchester

Sun 7/6

09:00-16:59

1 stop13h 59m

£645

ChicagoManchester

MDW - MAN

MDWMAN

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/5

13:59-10:00

2 stops14h 01m

Manchester

Wed 20/5

05:55-16:12

2 stops16h 17m

£702

ChicagoManchester

MDW - MAN

MDWMAN

Chicago Midway

Mon 24/8

14:00-10:05

2 stops14h 05m

Manchester

Mon 14/9

05:50-18:31

2 stops18h 41m

£728

ChicagoManchester

MDW - MAN

MDWMAN

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/4

13:10-08:25

2 stops13h 15m

Manchester

Mon 13/4

05:55-17:58

2 stops18h 03m

£784

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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 13 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 £572). 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 £467.

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 22 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
1,481 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

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
1,481 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,481 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

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
7.0
Good
625 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,481 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

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
7,810 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,481 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

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 Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta 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 45h 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 (£341), Aer Lingus (£430), and British Airways (£469) 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 £572). 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£519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£491Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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