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Unfortunately, there are currently no direct flights from Chicago’s O’Hare airport to the Manila airport. However, you can find several flight paths with only one layover. These are typically operated by multiple airlines, such as Air Canada, Philippine Airlines, United Airlines, ANA, and Spirit Airlines. The layovers will typically be in Vancouver, Tokyo, Seattle, Los Angeles, or Taipei.

Downtown Chicago is about a 40min drive from ORD. You can take a taxi or a rideshare such as Lyft or Uber for about $50. Or, you can take the CTA Blue Line, which will cost you about $2.50 for about a 30min ride. Taking the Blue Line, or the L, is a great way to avoid potential traffic to ensure you arrive at the airport on time.

Downtown Manila is accessible from the airport by car within about 20min, but it will largely depend on traffic. You could take a taxi or a Grab, which is a rideshare app. Or you can opt for the Light Rail Transit system which connects the closest station to the airport (Baclaran Station) to the downtown area.

US citizens need a valid passport with at least 2 blank pages to enter the Philippines. You will be given a tourist visa upon arrival when you go through immigration and customs. You will be required to fill in a form to give to the customs agent upon landing.

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Manila flights:

• Philippine Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Philippine Airlines operates flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Manila.

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Manila usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Philippine Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Manila.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £698 return via Incheon Intl (ICN), compared with £870 for direct.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Philippine Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Manila most commonly connect through:

• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Narita (NRT) – 15% of one-stop connections

Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Manila route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £716 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £867, a difference of £151. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Manila are Philippine General Hospital, Robinson's Place, and University of Santo Tomas. These are among the most viewed places in Manila on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Manila:

• Earliest: departs at 22:45 and lands at 15:25
• Latest: departs at 22:45 and lands at 15:25.

The flight takes about 16h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 10% above the route average of £794. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Manila takes 16h 40m, covering 8,116 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Manila are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £349, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Tokyo Narita (NRT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 19h 48m, compared to 20h 33m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 21h 32m via Vancouver Intl (YVR).

Manila is 13 hours ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Philippine Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Thrifty
• Fox

Return flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Manila range from £639 to £1,000, with an average of £794 over the past 12 months. Anything below £639 counts as a good deal.