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Cheap Flights from Manchester to Chicago (MAN-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from Manchester to Chicago

Wed, 17 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep
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07:55 - 21:15MAN-ORD
19h 20m2 stops
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19:25 - 17:40ORD-MAN
16h 15m2 stops
Fri, 29 Aug - Mon, 15 Sep
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11:00 - 16:30MAN-ORD
35h 30m1 stop
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18:10 - 17:10ORD-MAN
17h 00m1 stop
£375TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sat, 8 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
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10:10 - 16:45MAN-ORD
12h 35m1 stop
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19:20 - 08:40ORD-MAN
31h 20m2 stops
£381Scandinavian Airlines
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Fri, 7 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:10 - 16:45MAN-ORD
12h 35m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:20 - 09:30ORD-MAN
32h 10m1 stop
£386Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, 1 Sep - Mon, 20 Oct
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08:00 - 15:55MAN-ORD
13h 55m1 stop
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19:15 - 13:15ORD-MAN
12h 00m1 stop
£419British Airways
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Thu, 2 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
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07:50 - 13:55MAN-ORD
12h 05m1 stop
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17:06 - 13:15ORD-MAN
14h 09m2 stops
£437British Airways
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Wed, 5 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
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11:55 - 17:20MAN-ORD
11h 25m1 stop
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18:30 - 10:45ORD-MAN
10h 15m1 stop
£450Icelandair
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Tue, 26 Aug - Mon, 8 Sep
Icelandair Logo
13:05 - 18:15MAN-ORD
11h 10m1 stop
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19:25 - 11:40ORD-MAN
10h 15m1 stop
£458Icelandair
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Fri, 7 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
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12:00 - 21:44MAN-MDW
15h 44m1 stop
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13:05 - 07:55MDW-MAN
12h 50m1 stop
£545Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, 7 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
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12:00 - 21:44MAN-MDW
15h 44m1 stop
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13:00 - 08:20MDW-MAN
13h 20m2 stops
£546Virgin Atlantic
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to Chicago flights

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.

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Planning a trip from Manchester to Chicago? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

The average price of all round-trip 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 Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday 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 round-trip 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 £469 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £698 and £654 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to Chicago

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight£256
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (18% 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 £352 for a one-way ticket and £510 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 SkyTeam 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 Virgin Atlantic?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Chicago are KLM and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of £598 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £604 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s 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.

Reviews of the 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Manchester to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 654 reviews
7.5Entertainment
6.9Food
8.1Crew
7.2Comfort
7.6Boarding
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Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

10.0 ExcellentHari, Jun 2025LHR - DEL
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Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Following a paid seat upgrade for enhanced comfort, I encountered an unacceptable odor in my assigned area. It took three hours for the crew to relocate me, and the replacement seat was unacceptably close to the lavatory, offering no improvement.

Good overall. Cannot fault the airlines. I have had better entertainment systems before ie ice in Emirates but it was not too bad. Food was decent and staff were friendly.

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

Very difficult to clearly hear the dialogue on videos due to airplane engine sound. Flying to Copenhagen audio was very clear. Food was excellent. Returning flight--Lunch and breakfast food was the worst I've experienced. Audio was terrible. Why the difference?

The food was wonderful! The blankets and pillows were a nice touch and the staff were very accommodating, making frequent rounds to offer food, drink, etc. We were also told in advance when to expect meals to arrive, which is thoughtful. I liked the early notification about the lack of headphones as well, although unfortunately I'm not sure we received on for the first leg of the trip, which would have been nice to prepare for. The seats are a bit tight, and the bright monitors on the wall were on during an overnight trip, making it difficult to sleep for those close to them. .

You changed our seats without letting us know. We booked two seats on the side of the plane including an aisle, but you ended up putting us in between two other people in the middle of the plane. My husband is 6' 6" and I'm 5' 11", so we need an aisle seat. We were able to move thankfully because the flight wasn't full, but I had to ask the stewardess. You also didn't give us a meal for several hours on the return flight, and it wasn't great (toast with olive/cheese). Finally, you lost our checked bags in Copenhagen so we had to wait an hour after we arrived before we realized they weren't coming. We put in a claim so hopefully we'll still get them.

The check in not ok! Demanding that we check our carry ons on check in! When there was plenty of available space inside the plane! And the staff at check- in was rude and not helpful and I was traveling with my autistic son and his service dog! Boarding was easy since we were priority boarding! The crew was ok expect from one guy flight attendant that was actually great!

Standard short hop flight. No food, no entertainment. Just get in, get something to drink, and try to be as comfortable as you can for an hour.

Travelling coach, comfort is all in one's perspective. Movie choices were great. Food was OK. Flight crew were pleasant. Tip: If they come through asking if you want tea or coffee, do not ask for water. They get miffed. So use the call button after they pass through.

Would be nice if the front toilets could be used by everyone.

They cancelled our flight home less than 24 hours before it was supposed to leave. It partially ruined our last day because I was on the phone trying to get 5 people home and the stress that it causes. We still arrived at the airport with no definite flight plans. The actual flight was good but my kids really misses the kids meals I had ordered for them which obviously didn’t make it to the new flight.

Very helpful in getting us off the plane first to make a tight connection.

Maybe more diverse entertainment. Although the inflight cameras were amazing 10/10

The ease of boarding was good. I wish they had something to eat on the plane.

The check in process at CDG was absolutely unacceptable. We arrived to the airport 3 hours and 20 minutes before our departure time, waited in line for 1 hour and 30 minutes to check in (despite having checked in online and only needing to check a bag), then were forced to check all of our rolling luggage despite the fact that all were compliant with carry-on requirements. The staff at the desk were rude and there were only two desks open, while eight people were working. We feared missing our flight because the departure board was not updated, so rushed to our gate to board once we were through security because it was 20 minutes prior to departure, only to wait another 30 minutes before boarding even started. Communication was lacking throughout the process. What a horrible end to our trip.

I like Aer Lingus so that is why I’m writing this critique so they can become better. The boarding gate was too small to board properly. Our seats were toward the back of the plane knowing we would be boarding after business class, we moved to that area after business class boarded. An Aer Lingus employee told us we couldn’t stand there. We explained we were the next group to board and wouldn’t even be able to hear when our boarding was called. She didn’t care and was not very professional. The cabin was freezing. I wouldn’t feed my dog the food. We were over an hour late coming into chicago because of weather which can’t be avoided. I asked the crew if they could make an annoucement for before whose final destination is chicago to wait and allow the people with connecting to deplane first. He said there are a lot of people with connecting flights. He said, it doesn’t matter. Well, yes it does. He could have been more considerate of his passengers.

Really helpful staff at the airport and the flight was comfortable with good entertainment options and food service

The seat spacing was good. The food, not so good... typical airline food. 😕

It was fine. We were delayed leaving but a situation of too many planes, not the airlines fault.

I would definitely use a Linus again, the price was right, the service is excellent. No delays. Wish I had a direct flight from my hometown Detroit.

i used to fly aer Lingus regularly but due to price - poor seating etc i have been using other carriers - i now have aer lingus in my state and the price is always the highest - i have flown to Ireland 11 times in last 24 months and have not used Hartford because of price

Nicest staff I’ve experienced on a plane! Good food, great entertainment, and they gave out little blankets that my kids loved. All in all, great experience.

I dont fly them much anymore. Other carries offere better pricing and better seating options

Everything was good. Only issue comes from being vegan and flying. The food options are super limited.

Overall good for an economy fare. IMO the movie selection could be improved. Great that you can now connect bluetooth headphones to the entertainment system.

For a four hour flight, I was disappointed that everything was for purchase except for coffee, tea, or water. The disembarking in Iceland was so inefficient and time-consuming. We landed and stopped in the middle of the tarmac, had to disembark in the rain, and then squeeze into a bus which took us to the airport. Crazy! How does that work in winter?

Comfort of seats is not good. Like sitting on a rock for 6 hours. Also no in flight food and limited beverages unless you pay is not nice. Need flight to be dark during the “night” but attendants don’t ask for shades to be lowered..

Iceland airlines doesn't provide any meal on flight to and from New York, except water and soda. Airline over charge for checking in luggage. I'm really upset.

Iceland airlines doesn't provide any meal on flight to and from New York, except water and soda. Airline over charge for checking in luggage. I'm really upset. If there is option to use another company, I suggest to other people use them.

I had an exit row and so was Comfortable on the long flight.

The seats on this airline are sooo small, even for a petite person. I felt like the seat tilted forward and I was fighting to stay in it. The lavatory is horribly small, with a wet floor because the sink is so small you can't help but splash the water all over when washing up.

For an economy lite experience, it's by far the best I've had. New planes, clean, great destinations. Very happy to have discovered Iceland Air.

Smooth efficient airline. Think they should have their own bag drop as the queue took 30mins to bmscan and drop

The flight was an hour late leaving Heathrow. The food was mediocre. When we got to Austin, my husband’s luggage was missing. He filled out information at baggage claim. We are waiting to hear something. His name is Henry Jacob Braunig.

The food was very good and it came multiple times

Flight from LGW to JFK delayed by 4 hrs No explanation given until the pilot said the delay due to planned maintenance on the aircraft

We arrived late to London, and consequently were 5 min. late to be allowed through security for our next flight. Even though dozens of people missed the same flight, BA did not radio ahead to hold open security for an extra 5-10 min. to allow people to get on the flight. This caused an additional 6 hour delay in London after waiting over an hour in Customer Service to get rebooked. They did not have enough staff on hand to help people in a timely manner. Not at all happy with the BA's customer care or customer service.

All service prior to the flight was terrible: online check-in not working, no customer service tel,, multiple airport scanners not working, A huge mess.

CONSTANT ERROR MESSAGE THAT THE WIFI COULD NOT BE PURCHASED DUE TO INABILITY TO CONNECT PAYMENT SYSTEM VIA SATELLITE. THIS HAPPENED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. THE MAIN REASON I TRAVEL IN PRIORITY IS TO BE ABLE TO WORK FOR WHICH I NEED ACCESS TO INTERNET. .

They lost my luggage. Lady who was helping with it in Austin was rude. Not very helpful!

Waited 3.25 hours in plane only to have the flight cancelled.

bad, made it to connecting flight and they didnt let me board

More space, of course. a footrest! more room to walk. Movie selection was awful. Some good documentaries would help if the movies can't be better. The flight itself was great, crew was great.

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