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Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Chicago (MAN-CHI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Manchester to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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19:15 - 19:05MAN-ORD
28h 50m1 stop
20:10 - 18:35ORD-MAN
16h 25m1 stop
£359Scandinavian Airlines
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Fri, 1 Nov - Mon, 4 Nov
19:15 - 18:05MAN-ORD
28h 50m1 stop
20:10 - 09:30ORD-MAN
31h 20m1 stop
£366Scandinavian Airlines
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Fri, 8 Nov - Fri, 15 Nov
11:55 - 17:20MAN-ORD
11h 25m1 stop
18:30 - 10:45ORD-MAN
10h 15m1 stop
£392Icelandair
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Mon, 11 Nov - Fri, 15 Nov
13:05 - 18:15MAN-ORD
11h 10m1 stop
19:25 - 11:40ORD-MAN
10h 15m1 stop
£399Icelandair
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Tue, 10 Sep - Tue, 17 Sep
08:10 - 14:00MAN-ORD
11h 50m1 stop
15:55 - 09:20ORD-MAN
11h 25m1 stop
£434Aer Lingus
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Fri, 8 Nov - Fri, 15 Nov
08:10 - 14:00MAN-ORD
11h 50m1 stop
20:55 - 13:55ORD-MAN
11h 00m1 stop
£459Aer Lingus
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Tue, 10 Sep - Wed, 25 Sep
09:45 - 16:05MAN-ORD
12h 20m1 stop
16:53 - 12:00ORD-MAN
13h 07m2 stops
£548British Airways
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Mon, 11 Nov - Fri, 15 Nov
13:00 - 21:44MAN-MDW
14h 44m1 stop
13:05 - 09:00MDW-MAN
13h 55m1 stop
£580Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, 5 Nov - Tue, 12 Nov
13:00 - 21:44MAN-MDW
14h 44m1 stop
09:35 - 08:20MDW-MAN
16h 45m2 stops
£582Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, 5 Nov - Tue, 12 Nov
08:55 - 14:55MAN-ORD
12h 00m1 stop
22:45 - 16:00ORD-MAN
11h 15m1 stop
£639British Airways
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Mon, 1 Jul - Sun, 28 Jul

Flights from Manchester to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manchester to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manchester to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from Manchester to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Manchester to Chicago, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Manchester to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Manchester to Chicago is February, where tickets cost £432 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is £702 and £642 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Chicago?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Manchester to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to Chicago, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 76 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Manchester to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Scandinavian Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at £385. KAYAK users also found Manchester to Chicago return flights on Scandinavian Airlines from £359 and on Icelandair from £392.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to Chicago

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

£270
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
Flight from Manchester to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Manchester to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Manchester to Chicago

  • How to get from Chicago airports to the city centre?

    From Chicago O’Hare Airport, you can get to the city on the Blue Line train, which runs 24h a day. This takes about 45min and costs about $5 (£3.60). From Chicago Midway Airport, you can also get the train via the Orange Line, which takes approximately 25min and costs about $2.50 (£1.80). You can also get taxis from the front of both terminal buildings, costing about $40 (£29) from O’Hare Airport and taking about 25min, or approximately $35 (£25) and around 20min from Midway Airport.

  • Are there direct flights from Manchester to Chicago?

    Unfortunately, there are currently no direct flights between the two cities, but there are plenty of options that require only one change. You can get indirect flights with one change to both Chicago O’Hare Airport and Chicago Midway Airport, meaning you can choose where you prefer to land. However, there are far more flight options to Chicago O’Hare Airport, and these also tend to be cheaper, so this airport will probably be a better option for most.

  • Is there a fast track at Manchester Airport?

    Yes, from only £4 per person, you can pre-book your security Fast Track service so that you don’t have to waste time once you arrive at Manchester Airport. Make sure you book your time-slot at least 1h in advance of arriving at the airport to enjoy a seamless journey through the security checks. There are a limited number of these available per hour, so it’s best to book as early as you can.

  • Can I stay at a hotel the night before my flight?

    Yes, should you want to stay the night before your flight, whether it’s because the flight leaves early or just because you don’t want to be in a rush, there are plenty of options available. You can stay in a hotel, such as the Airport Inn or Crowne Plaza, which are both only a short walk from the terminal building and offer accommodation for all budgets.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Manchester to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Manchester to Chicago was £345 for a one-way ticket and £458 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Manchester to Chicago?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Manchester to Chicago?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Manchester and Chicago, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Chicago from Manchester?

    Dublin is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Manchester to Chicago.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Manchester to Chicago, KLM or Finnair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Chicago are KLM and Finnair. With an average price for the route of £698 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Finnair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £644 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Manchester to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Manchester to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Manchester is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Manchester to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Manchester with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Manchester to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Manchester up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manchester to Chicago

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) is easy to access from the city centre. You can get a direct train there from Manchester Piccadilly train station in about 20min, or you can also access it by car via the A555.
  • When at Manchester Airport, you can change your currency at several exchange bureaus. With Travelex, International Currency Exchange and Post Office Travel Money all having offices in the terminal building, you’ll find it easy to change your money to dollars before take-off.
  • Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) is located in the north of the city, which makes it good for if you are travelling onwards towards places such as Kenosha, which is about a 1h drive away. Conversely, Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is located in the south of the city, so if you’re travelling to Kankakee, which is also about an hour’s drive away, it is a good option.
  • At Manchester Airport, you can take it easy before your flight and enjoy a lounge, such as Escape Lounge, which costs about £20 per person. At the lounge, you can enjoy the benefits of a peaceful location along with complimentary food and drink and free Wi-Fi.
  • Should you need wheelchair assistance at Manchester Airport, you can pre-book at least 48h before you travel. On the day of your flight, if you go to the Special Assistance reception desk in the check-in hall, you will be provided with assistance for the rest of your journey.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Manchester to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Manchester to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.6
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 721 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.8Boarding
7.7Entertainment
8.3Crew
7.1Food
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Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

6.0 GoodSonia, Apr 2024LAX - LHR
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Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

The delay was an issue. Other than that. Every thing good

Hi vergin Atlantic service was good but the flight ticket agent travel up charge me extra 57 pounds as a airport charges, actually I refuse to pay but they say if I not pay £57 then they say you will not be able to travel from Heathrow to goa ,so for me there was no option and it was just 3 day before my departure so i paid, so please look in to the matter. And I have a receipt of £ 57 as well .thanks

Staff didn’t check cabin well for landing seemed more interested in chatting to each other. Food was poor and differed from pre order.

We were in the last group to be called to the flight - which was 30 minutes late taking off. While we were lucky enough to have been given bulkhead seats (due to a medical condition I’d told them about beforehand) the seats weren’t particularly comfortable. A crying baby for the whole trip made things worse, so the crew managed very well with coping. The final thing I’d say was that there wasn’t enough food served during the flight.

Very good. Glad we had Premium for the flight out.

We flew Upper Class from London to The Turks and Caicos. Check in was amazing. Our ldriver too us directly to a special entrance to terminal 3. It took 10 minutes to check in and clear customs. Amazing! The VA lounge is large and comfortable. Boarding the flight was easy and without a wait. The crew was excellent. But the seats were awful, strange and uncomfortable. Having a comfortable flat bed seat is the reason we pays 1000s extra. The VA 787 uses a reverse herringbone configuration. Look it up. You have your back to the window and are facing the aisle with no privacy. Turning the seat into a bed requires assistance from the crew so not very spontaneous. . The food was ok. A bit tasteless and meager portions. Had to pay for WiFi. I believe VA has other configuration on their dream airbus flights. Lots of stuff about all this on YouTube where you can see what I have been describing. I can not recommend taking VA on a long flight with these seats.

SAS is the representation of the Scandinavian minimalism, which I like. I wished they had a more relaxed policy on free water distribution beyond one bottle (500 ml) per person and two drinks, including water, per overseas flight.

Bathrooms weren’t too clean. Onboard entertainment was light. Other than that everything was great. Food, service, comfort and crew. Although it was hard to understand the crew announcements.

My return flight has been changed to JFK from EWR without any notice or reason

This was my first time flying SAS and used them for 4 flights. The crews, flight and communication was outstanding. I flew premium economy and was extremely impressed by their SAS lounges. I will 100% ise SAS again. Everyone was so pleasant!

I upgraded to economy plus and it’s so worth the price. The crew is exceptional and the food is pretty decent. I would definitely fly with them again.

I had economy plus and it’s definitely worth the price. The seats are so comfortable, so much space, great large TV screens, and you get fed often. Really decent food (although other fish was overcooked.) They do need better movie choices. The crew is the best. Super friendly and accommodating. So much better than most American run Airlines.

The flight was on time and loading was fine. I really disliked that all drinks other than coffee or tea had a cost. Deplaning was also an issue as people did not wait for those in front of them to get out before they pushed forward

Flight was delayed 3 hours. Pilot cancelled flight under 4 people volunteered to change their seats to economy from business class.

I paid for wifi and it worked about a total of 5 min. Feel ripped off

Overall, this flight team did a fantastic job. They came often with the water, coffee and tea. There was no meal choice in coach, but the lasagna lunch was decent. The sandwich snack just before landing was tasty. The baggage bins were large, so no trouble holding carry on luggage.

the room on the plane was good but that is because flight not sold the other three seat and I had room. the food in terrible.

First the price I paid was excellent, my flight was full, but my seat was roomy. The one downside to the experience was they had games on the entertainment console. The guy behind me poked at my head about half the flight. I hope they get rid of this feature.

There were a lot of empty rows. As a single passenger I should not have been seated with 2 others. The WiFi didn’t work. The Kosher meal was awful.

They should. Heck planes more often not when they are suppose to be leaving causing delays

Thankfully not a full flight so although my headphone jack wasn’t working 100% on my window seat, I was able to move to the aisle seat. Food was fine, nothing great but tasty enough. Crew were friendly and made enough rounds. Always have a decent experience with Aer Lingus

Crew was fantastic got lovely food and plenty of water. Entertainment was good. Never had to ask for anything. Left on time and got to Seattle early. Luggage did not take long either.

Great hospitality and service! Seats are better cushioned then some

Great hospitality and service! Seats could always be cushioned better.

Customs is always a challenge. The customs officials were real humans, which was nice-not robots programmed on angry 😊. If you’re in a hurry to get through you’ll be stressed out. Allow yourselves plenty of time and it will be a stress free experience.

I got rerouted to another flight/city because the original flight was late and I would not have made my connection. I had to wait an additional five hours (no compensation) for the new flight which was also delayed because the computer was not working. Arrived at my final destination after nearly 20 hours of travel only to discover that my baggage had not arrived with me. Two days later and still waiting for my baggage. Customer service has been incredibly unhelpful and even hung up on me because I dared to ask for them to have someone call me when my bag arrived at the airport. No one apologized to me for what I experienced and they were dismissive of the fact that I have absolutely no clothes or toiletries. Absolutely awful, disorganized and stressful experience. Am dreading the return flight.

So Iceland Air is one step above Spirit Airlines. They do not feed you unless you pay for it or are in Saga Class. So, bring your food. They have a drink service, but it's in a large Dixie cup. Ask for the can, that is the only way you'll get a real drink. Also, we missed our connecting flight so they put us up in a flea-bag motel. Don't get me wrong, the staff was nice and friendly, however, there was no shower gel or shampoo in the hotel. We have to go to the corner store to pick some up. The room was not in great shape. Holes in the bathroom, a badly repaired ceiling in the room. The window was warn out. So, you get the just of how bad it was.

Paying $75 for my bag is disgusting. Got off ground late so I missed my connections. Kept us waiting for passengers in the cold. Will not use them again.

Food and staff were excellent. Seats on Saga (business class) are comparable to domestic first class of US Airlines, regarding space and recline. Entertainment options had little international component.

Flight delayed Delay to the gate upon arrival Baggage took more than an hour so we missed our connecting!!! Terrible experience!

There is no food without paying $. Only soft drinks are included in your fare.

Some drinks and basic snack will be good. Water should be served at least once an hour. Blankets for folks who might be cold.

Pros: "Flight was relatively empty. Professional crew, comfortable seats"
Cons: "I think they skipped me with food service. Checking up on passengers who may have been sleeping would be nice. Headphones need to be purchased. Limited entertainment options."
Cons: "Communication about international COVID requirements before the day of departure."
Pros: "My seat cushion was out of alignment so not great. But I like the two side seat configuration."
Cons: "Boarding is a zoo. Board by row. It’s faster."
Pros: "Icelandair crew were very hospitable and accompodating"
Cons: "I have never sat in such a narrow seat. Literally could not put my hand down the side to pull out my seat belt. Two days later I still have sores from where the side of the seats hit my hips. Did not even provide complimentary peanuts."

The boarding to Gatwick was a breeze but the boarding from Gatwick was a nightmare. The onboard service to Gatwick had a lot to be desired but the onboard sevice from Gatwick was amazing ! Very nice,friendly and funny ! Would I recommend BA to anyone.? ! Yes I would!

Really quick check in and security at Heathrow Terminal 5. Staff on board were lovely and very friendly. Could have provided a few more drinks on the flight but they were available at the back of the plane.

It was a flight operated by Aer Linus for BA and the plane and crew were very good but the food selection was average.

Flight delayed an hour due to plane maintenance issues after getting in line to board. Issue was plane galley ovens which eliminated hot meals for overseas flight. Cold selections were limited due to availability. Drink and meal service (already an hour delayed) was very slow. Upon arrival in Nashville, had to sit at gate for about 15 minutes before disembarking with no explanation. Local police then boarded plane as we were disembarking so maybe that was the issue.

Leg space was not enough. The meal was not satisfactory.

Boarding good. Seats uncomfortable when lie flat. Food was awful. Tasted stale and chicken was dry. No live tv or flight map. Had to pay for internet.

Poor technical details on this plane. 1) There was no WiFi on an 8 hour long-haul flight. So no work could be done. That's below the standard expected for airlines these days. 2) The power outlet at my seat was busted and not working. 3) The headphone jack was loose and I had to keep adjusting my headphones to get good reception, or when it slipped out. - The flight was delayed to due mechanics. Sometimes this can't be avoided, I understand, and it's a big inconvenience to arrive that much later when traveling across time zones (then arriving at 4am from the prior time zone). - Also unique to this flight, the northern lights were visible on the right side of the aircraft, but I only found out after we landed (b/c again no wifi). I understand there are considerations about people being out of their seats to look, but I feel extremely disappointed and resentful that I wasn't told so that I could have a chance to look at this probably once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event from a view in the sky. - Flight crew was otherwise friendly and helpful.

I would have preferred something lighter for the second meal. Maybe a small sandwich .

They cancelled our flight the morning of departure at 4:30am.

my original flight was cancelled the previous day, and i was rescheduled onto this flight, which left much earlier in the morning, impacting my previous evening and requiring me to get up much earlier in the morning to get to the airport online. This practice happens way way way too much, and it seems on every airline, though AA is probably the worst.

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Cheapest flights to Chicago from Manchester found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Manchester to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
3/11Sun
2 stops
31h 48mMAN-ORD
£270
13/8Tue
3 stops
27h 43mMAN-MDW
£357
14/8Wed
3 stops
18h 28mMAN-MDW
£357
20/9Fri
3 stops
31h 48mMAN-ORD
£360
1/11Fri
1 stopScandinavian Airlines
28h 50mMAN-ORD
£385
20/9Fri
1 stopAer Lingus
31h 40mMAN-ORD
£419
13/8Tue
1 stopIcelandair
11h 10mMAN-ORD
£519
4/11Mon
1 stopIcelandair
11h 25mMAN-ORD
£533
30/7Tue
2 stopsAer Lingus
15h 39mMAN-ORD
£658
30/7Tue
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
16h 01mMAN-MDW
£1,642

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Manchester to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
2/6Sun
multi-stop
23h 35mMAN-ORD
9/6Sun
multi-stop
33h 00mORD-MAN
£573
2/6Sun
multi-stop
44h 35mMAN-ORD
7/6Fri
multi-stop
25h 55mORD-MAN
£576
2/6Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
26h 15mMAN-ORD
9/6Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 59mORD-MAN
£627
2/6Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
24h 15mMAN-ORD
9/6Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 25mORD-MAN
£637
2/6Sun
multi-stopFinnair
24h 15mMAN-ORD
29/6Sat
multi-stopFinnair
14h 30mORD-MAN
£706
2/6Sun
multi-stopFinnair
29h 36mMAN-ORD
29/6Sat
multi-stopFinnair
14h 30mORD-MAN
£710
2/6Sun
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
28h 35mMAN-ORD
9/6Sun
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
34h 45mORD-MAN
£759
2/6Sun
multi-stopIcelandair
11h 10mMAN-ORD
6/6Thu
multi-stopIcelandair
10h 15mORD-MAN
£1,036
30/5Thu
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
28h 45mMAN-ORD
4/6Tue
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
16h 45mORD-MAN
£2,262
30/5Thu
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
38h 16mMAN-MDW
4/6Tue
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
16h 30mMDW-MAN
£3,186

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