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£225 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Manchester

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Manchester departing on 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Manchester, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
£493
Typical prices: £655-£526
Icelandair
Sun 19/7Thu 3/9
ORD - MAN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£225
Typical prices: £216-£541
Icelandair
Wed 19/8
ORD - MAN • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from £494 (return)
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Cheapest • Avg £377 (return)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Manchester (CHI-MAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chicago to Manchester 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Chicago to Manchester

Sun, 19 Jul - Thu, 3 Sep
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19:25 - 11:40
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MAN
10h 15m
1 stop
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06:55 - 17:50
MAN
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ORD
16h 55m
2 stops
£493Multiple Airlines
Wed, 13 May - Wed, 27 May
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17:00 - 09:50
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MAN
10h 50m
1 stop
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07:05 - 13:50
MAN
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ORD
12h 45m
1 stop
£494British Airways
Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
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19:25 - 11:40
ORD
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MAN
10h 15m
1 stop
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07:45 - 17:50
MAN
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ORD
16h 05m
2 stops
£504Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
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19:25 - 11:40
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MAN
10h 15m
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11:55 - 17:20
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ORD
11h 25m
1 stop
£528Icelandair
Mon, 5 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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19:25 - 11:40
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MAN
10h 15m
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13:05 - 18:15
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ORD
11h 10m
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£546Icelandair
Fri, 18 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
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22:25 - 11:40
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MAN
31h 15m
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13:05 - 18:15
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ORD
11h 10m
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£556Icelandair
Mon, 5 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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17:59 - 14:00
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MAN
14h 01m
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10:40 - 21:45
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MDW
17h 05m
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£658Delta
Mon, 5 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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13:00 - 08:25
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MAN
13h 25m
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05:50 - 21:45
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MDW
21h 55m
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£673Virgin Atlantic
Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
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MAN
15h 30m
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13:30 - 21:45
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MDW
14h 15m
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£681Virgin Atlantic
Thu, 15 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
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14h 01m
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£690Delta
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Chicago to Manchester flights

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

How much is a return flight from Chicago to Manchester?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Manchester departing in July.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Manchester, 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 Chicago to Manchester is November, where tickets cost £48 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £454 and £402 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Manchester, 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 Chicago to Manchester, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Chicago to Manchester

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£225
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Manchester

When to book flights from Chicago to Manchester

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Manchester based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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 Chicago to Manchester

  • How to get from Manchester Airport to downtown Manchester?

    Trains operated by Northern Rail and TransPennine Express are a cost-friendly option from the airport to the city center. Trains leave Manchester Airport Station every 10min for Manchester Piccadilly downtown. Alternatively, you may choose car rentals if you want to travel on your terms. Pick your rental car from the Car Rental Village close to the airport. The center is linked to MAN via shuttles.

  • Are there any hotels at or near Manchester Airport (MAN)?

    If your flight from Chicago to Manchester is delayed and you arrive late at night, head to Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport, roughly 5min from the terminal on foot. You may request shuttle pick-up with the phone at the Information Desks and Arrivals Hall. Alternatively, Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport is conveniently accessible via Skylink from Terminals 1 and 2.

  • Does Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) offer any accessible services?

    In addition to the curb ramps and elevators at pick-up and drop-off areas, MDW offers wheelchair-accessible lavatories at A Concourse Gates A4A and A9, and Gate B15 in Concourse B. TTY telephones for hearing impaired persons are available, as well as ADA-compliant shuttles operating between parking lots and the terminals. Furthermore, the airport has allocated accessible parking areas in all parking lots.

  • Is MAN a family-friendly airport?

    Entertain your kids at the play area in Airside Terminal 2 once you deplane your Chicago to Manchester flights. Globetrotters with kids are also afforded first-track services at the clearance levels. Furthermore, all lavatories at MAN have facilities for lactating moms.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Manchester?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Manchester was £206 for a one-way ticket and £493 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Manchester?

    Chicago is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Manchester. You will leave Chicago from one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be arriving at Manchester.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Manchester?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and Manchester.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Manchester, Aer Lingus or Icelandair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Manchester are Aer Lingus and Icelandair. With an average price for the route of £631 and an overall rating of 7.3, Aer Lingus is the most popular choice. Icelandair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £398 and an overall rating of 7.0.

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

    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 Chicago to Manchester.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Manchester from Chicago 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 Chicago to Manchester?

    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 Manchester with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

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

    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 Manchester from Chicago 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 Chicago to Manchester

  • Passengers who wish to take care of any last-minute work while on the go should take advantage of the Executive center at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The Executive Center in Terminal 3 is ideal for business travelers and has charging stations and meeting rooms.
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) boasts sanitary pet relief areas, where your furry buddies can go for a stroll or relieve themselves. The airport features two sterile pet relief areas: one indoor in Concourse A, opposite Gate 5, and the other outside at the Lower Level Terminal Road. Note that MDW’s pet policies, like that of other airports, require your pet to be crated while on its premises.
  • Globetrotters traveling with their cars to Chicago O’Hare International Airport will be relieved to know that the airport has a variety of parking facilities. Hourly, valet, daily, and long-term parking options are all available. Daily parking is in the domestic terminal’s Level 2-6, Main Garage, as well as Lots B and C next to the garage. Economy Lots G and F are ideal for long-term parking. These parking lots provide shuttle services to the terminals.
  • O’Hare International Airport is Chicago’s primary airport. ORD is organized into four terminals and nine concourses. Passengers who wish to transfer between the terminals should utilize the ATS, an automated train that rounds the whole airport complex.
  • If you are looking for a remarkably tranquil travel experience, drop by any of the Escape Lounges at all terminals of Manchester Airport. Terminal 2 has a location across Gate 209, while Terminal 3 has a location close to Gate 19. You will receive shower suites, magazines, and drinks.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Manchester

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Manchester. 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 Chicago to Manchester? 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.
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Aer LingusOverall score based on 1536 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.4Boarding
8.1Crew
7.2Comfort
6.6Food
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OK overall. Flight was delayed Crew on flight was good

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Apr 2026
ORD - SFO
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OK overall. Flight was delayed Crew on flight was good

Late late late. Delayed and arrived an hour late for a 1 hour 45 minute connection. Every time. Poor record for this company. I try to fly any other carrier first.

This was the smoothest flight I've ever taken with any airline, including Aer Lingus. Typically, there are moments when I feel afraid, but from take off (miraculously seamless!) to cruise, to landing this was a perfect flight. Thank you!

Poor. Plane left EWR late hence missed connecting flight in Dublin. No pro active info from flight staff on connection, only when probed a couple of lies on where we would dock, and on lilelyhood catching connecting flight. Lies as they will have known our EWR-DUB would be parked furthest away from the transit spit - lying it would be next to the AMS flight.

The crew was friendly. The plane was comfortable. In-flight wifi didn't work well at all. The ride was quite turbulent but understandable given the weather.

I flew economy class. Seats were very good and the crew was excellent

There was a 6h delay with limited updates . When we got to Manchester the bus took ages to get to arrivals and we missed our train, dinner reservation. Basically lost a whole day due to arrivals Lingus!!

Great. Has a problem with DOB. Fixed 4 us. Led to a 5 hour earlier flight to London!

Punctual, smooth flight. Crew excellent and cabin very clean. Paid for WiFi but once you close out you cannot get back in even if you paid for entire flight.

Flight crew was superb. Meal was one of the meals at altitude I’ve had

I had no idea that my ticket only paid for my right to get on the plane. They charged me $130 for my carry-on bag because it was 1 inch too big she claimed but it wasn’t! Then they wanted another fee for everything. I had no idea that Icelandair had changed to such a bargain basement airline. I was very disappointed.

Screen didn't work, and neither did the button to tilt the seat even though the seat was comfortable

Second time with Saga Premium, everything was fab, but the entertainment centre on both my flights didn't work, plus the seat on the NY to Rek flight (Airbus) was so solid and so uncomfortable. The 737Max flight's seat was much, much better.

The most uncomfortable seat i’ve ever had on a flight

The real reason why the flying experience with Icelandair ---was mediocre was because of not being able to enter DC airspace yesterday evening. This obviously was out of your control and do realize this is a safety issue. I did notice---that everything was being done to get us to Washington Dulles and we did arrive at Dulles SAFELY with just a 4 hour delay. Thank you!

The staff was kind and helpful. There was no food, and you needed to bring your own earphones to use the entertainment, which I didn’t know.

They wouldn’t check in my luggage even though I had one checked bag prepaid. So I took my bag to the gate and tried to check it in there and two employees scolded me for bringing a large bag to the gate. I told them I was trying to check it in and that it was prepaid, and they said they couldn’t guarantee that it would arrive at my destination but they finally let me drop it off when boarding the plane and pick it up right after exiting the plane. There was no food, and there was no entertainment.

Delays at check-in, seemed like they were short ground staff at the time and some passengers needed extra processing.

Problems checking in both on the laptop and on the app. No free seating available at check-in as advertised - must pay for EVERY seat between $23 and $75. No way to cancel seat choice. App menus and site menus are not responsive, and some items are impossible to find. Crew and mobile assistance are friendly and helpful.

Food - Non-Existent. You pay for everything. It is strictly Pay-to-Play!

Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.

The whole experience was excellent, O can say out from Miami the best airline to travel with for any European destination. Since the ground staff to the inflight crew attention was great, service on board 10 of 10. Finally the 380 is very confortable and nice to travel.

All crew except 1 were excellent. When I asked assistance with business class seat conversion to a bed (not being familiar as never used before but have numerous times with other airlines) crew member helped very reluctantly. I should have told her that business class seat conversion is totally different in each airline such as Delta, New Zealand Air and United. Sorry it was my 1st time with America Airlines. Now I know, I won't bother asking assistance in future.

The seats in Premier Economy were very comfortable. The food was better than average. The way British Airways handled our seating was atrocious.

Flight delayed, connection was not at gate listed and so missed, staff were rude at Heathrow, phone tree stupid and difficult, took me 21 actual hours to reach my destination. Almost lost my hotel reservation after walking in a strange city alone after midnight because they would not put me up in a hotel at sfo or heathrow. I will never fly BA again and will tell all people and Instagram followers never to fly BA.

Overall ok. Best part has always been the sundae dessert.

I’ve never been on a trans-Atlantic (or Pacific) flight where the seats don’t recline—not even a little. I asked my seat mate when BA starting doing this and he said “Oh, a few years ago.” I couldn’t sleep, with my head falling forward waking me continuously, and came off the plane incredibly stiff. I booked a Premium Economy seat to get a more comfortable seat, which was worse than most basic Economy seats I’ve ever booked.

Nice aircraft. Good crew. Delayed departure from Houston, but arrived on time in London. Main thing I don’t like about flying BA is having to transit through security in London Heathrow. A major pain!

The gate agent made me check my carry-on in Denver, even though I've traveled all over taking this case on the plane. Beware folks. Food in Premium Economy was quite good - excellent blanket! Flight attendants on the Heathrow-to-Budapest flight on 3-27-2026 were quite snappy. I got a frown when asked to unscrew the water bottle cap for me (I had a cast on my right arm). Also woke up right when they were handing out biscuits. She had given my rowmates one and was in the process of giving water when I asked for a biscuit. She scolded me and said, "You snooze, you lose". She did give me one, but I thought that comment was uncalled for.

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

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