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Cheapest round-trip
$856
Typical prices: $863-$1,357
Etihad Airways
Mon 10/1Mon 10/22
ORD - MNL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,084
Typical prices: $1,108-$1,438
Philippine Airlines
Sat 1/20Sat 3/10
ORD - MNL • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Chicago and Manila. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $942 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 19h 47m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Manila (CHI-MNL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Manila

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 15
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2:00 pm - 11:05 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
32h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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7:05 pm - 3:40 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$858Etihad Airways
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Dec 3
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9:20 pm - 10:10 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
23h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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6:10 pm - 3:00 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$858Etihad Airways
Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 30
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4:00 pm - 9:35 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
28h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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5:30 am - 1:55 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$874Cathay Pacific
Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 8
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2:35 pm - 12:20 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
19h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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10:50 am - 12:55 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$875Cathay Pacific
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Dec 10
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7:35 am - 9:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
23h 35m1 stop San Francisco
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9:55 am - 9:31 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 36m1 stop San Francisco
$878United Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Dec 15
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4:01 pm - 6:50 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
24h 49m1 stop San Francisco
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9:55 am - 11:27 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 32m1 stop San Francisco
$878United Airlines
Wed, Dec 30 - Sun, Jan 24
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4:25 pm - 1:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
31h 10m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
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2:50 pm - 7:20 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 30m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
$885ANA
Mon, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 28
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4:25 pm - 1:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
31h 10m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
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9:45 am - 1:50 pmMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
18h 05m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$888ANA
Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Mar 8
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11:25 am - 10:25 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
21h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl
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11:40 pm - 8:40 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl
$889Korean Air
Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Mar 29
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11:25 am - 10:25 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
21h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl
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12:20 pm - 9:40 amMNL  Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl
$889Korean Air
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago to Manila flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Chicago to Manila with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Manila?

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Manila start at $856. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $863 to $1,357. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $856 on Etihad Airways.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Manila flight route?

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Manila (MNL) is the cheapest Chicago to Manila route, averaging $1,071 round-trip. Other Chicago to Manila routes average $1,325, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Manila?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Manila, it is 10% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 10% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • September is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Manila at $846 round-trip.
  • December ($1,545) and June ($1,427) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 82% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Chicago to Manila the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago to Manila are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Chicago to Manila flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$494
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Chicago to Manila

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Your Chicago to Manila flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Is there a hotel on site at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport?

    If you’re at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport for a layover and need a place to stay for the night, you can check in at one of the several nearby hotels. MNL Airport doesn’t have a hotel on site, but several hotels are within walking distance of the airport. Hotel options include JB Valdres Apartment (0.4 miles) and Lourdes Inn (0.5 miles).

  • Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Manila, Philippines?

    Yes. The majority of airlines offer nonstop flights from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Most airlines offer both one-way and round-trip flights. Some of the airlines that provide nonstop flights include Japan Airways, ANA, Delta, and Qatar Airways.

  • Where is parking located at the Chicago O’Hare International Airport?

    O’Hare International Airport offers a variety of parking options, ranging from hourly to valet and daily parking to long-term parking. Parking garages can be found at International Lot D, Economy Lots F and G (alongside Bessie Coleman DR), and the main garage at levels 1-6. Parking fees are approximately $3/first hour for hourly parking; Economy Lots G and F—$15 and $22 per day, respectively; $42 per day for daily parking; and International parking for $3/first hour.

  • Is Midway International Airport (MDW) a wheelchair-friendly airport?

    All areas of MDW Airport are wheelchair-accessible. Passengers with disabilities can easily access all airport facilities, including restrooms, parking lots, and public telephones. All airlines at MDW Airport provide wheelchair personal assistance.

  • Can I privately breastfeed my baby at O’Hare International Airport?

    There are nursing rooms spread across ORD where you can breastfeed and clean your baby in privacy and comfort. They’re near Gates B7, C11, B10, and C23 in Terminal 1; the crossover between E5 and F9, F1, and E1 in Terminal 2; a short distance from the yoga room and gates G12, K5, L24, L6, and K19 in Terminal 3; and near gate M20 in Terminal 5. In the Multi-Modal facility, they’re on the north and south sides of Level 1.

  • Where is the prayer room at Midway International Airport?

    The chapel at MDW is on the mezzanine level of Concourse C. You can pray here regardless of your religious beliefs since it’s categorized as an interfaith chapel. At this chapel, guests are provided prayer books and rosaries to pray with, and rugs to pray on.

  • How accessible is O’Hare International Airport?

    ORD is committed to catering to all. To serve its passengers with limited mobility, each airline serving flights here offers wheelchair assistance services. Additionally, it has a facility that offers a restroom with features for disabled passengers in Terminal 2 near the Security Checkpoint, elevators, ramps, Airport Transit System station platforms, and ATS cars that are ADA-compliant.

  • Can I leave some luggage at Ninoy Aquino International Airport?

    You can leave some excess luggage at MNL’s Luggage and More, a luggage storage service provider at various airports. It’s located in the Terminal 3 Arrivals Hall.

  • Is it possible to rent a car at Ninoy Aquino International Airport?

    It’s possible to rent a car at MNL, given this airport has counters for Viajero, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz, National, Avis, and Budget. The locations for these agencies are spread across Terminals 2, 3, and 4.

  • Where can I catch my breath at Ninoy Aquino International Airport?

    At MNL, you can rejuvenate at SM Kenko Spa. Located on the third and fourth levels of Terminal 3, this spa operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. At this spa, you’re guaranteed to do away with the effects of jet let lag like muscle tension and stress build-up.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chicago to Manila flights?

    Among airlines operating Chicago 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.

  • What airlines are available from Chicago to Manila?

    Only Philippine Airlines operates flights between Chicago and Manila.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago to Manila?

    Flights from Chicago to Manila may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chicago to Manila flights?

    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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago to Manila?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Manila:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Chicago to Manila?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $942 round-trip via Incheon Intl (ICN), compared to $1,175 for nonstop.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago to Manila pass through?

    One-stop flights from Chicago to Manila most commonly connect through:

    • Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 26% 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.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago to Manila?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Chicago to Manila route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $970 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,187, a difference of $217. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Manila?

    Some of the most popular sights in Manila are U.S. Embassy, Manila Ocean Park and Quiapo Church. These are among the most viewed places in Manila on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago to Manila?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago to Manila takes 16h 40m, covering 8,130 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago to Manila?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Manila:

    • Earliest: departs at 10:45 pm and lands at 3:25 pm
    • Latest: departs at 10:45 pm and lands at 3:25 pm.

    The flight takes about 16h 40m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago to Manila flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 10% above the route average of $1,074. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago to Manila?

    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.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago to Manila looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago to Manila are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $504, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago to Manila?

    Flying via Tokyo Narita (NRT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 47m, compared with 20h 33m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 21h 33m via Vancouver Intl (YVR).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago and Manila?

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

  • What car rental options are available at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL)?

    Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Europcar
    · Hertz
    · Avis
    · Thrifty
    · Fox

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago to Manila flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago to Manila range from $863 to $1,357, with an average of $1,074 over the past 12 months. Anything below $863 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Chicago to Manila flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $970 - about $217 less than Saturday (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago to Manila trip for September. Fares historically average $846 round-trip in that month - typically $699 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Incheon Intl Airport (ICN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $942 round-trip on this route - about $232 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport.
    - Savoy Hotel Manila Near Airport Naia Terminal 3 Mnl
    - Okada Manila
    - Kingsford Hotel Manila Bay
  • O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Rockford International Airport (RFD), and Midway International Airport (MDW) are the three major airports serving the Greater Chicago Area. If you’re based in Rockford, Ill., RFD Airport will be the closest to your destination. MDW is located around 11 miles from the Chicago Loop district, while ORD is 14 miles from this same area.
  • Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) serves as the gateway to all international flights landing in the Philippines. It is conveniently located 3.4 miles south of the capital city and close to many attractions. The Resorts World Manila, for example, is located 0.6 miles from the airport; it features a casino, a chapel, and a shopping mall all under one roof.
  • The Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) offers passengers various appealing amenities. If you’d like to exercise before your trip, the Hilton Health Club is the place for you. Located inside the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel, the club offers facilities like a sauna, a steam room, and a lap pool.
  • MDW travelers who need to make a currency exchange at the airport can do so via the Seaway National Bank. The bank is located in Concourse A and exchanges more than 200 different currencies. The bank is open from 7am to 6pm Monday through Saturday and from 7am to 1pm on Sunday.
  • To get to downtown Manila, you can use public transportation or rent a car at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. You can take City Bus Route 2 from Terminal 3 at MNL. The fare for a bus trip to Manila costs around PHP 20 ($0.42). If you’d prefer to rent a car, you can do so from MNL’s car-rental facility, located at Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
  • When flying from Chicago to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) aboard a multiple-stop flight option, your layover destination(s) will depend on the airline you journey with. This is because the airlines that serve this route have varying stopover locations. You’ll have a layover in Doha (DOH) if you opt to board a one-stop Qatar Airways flight, Tokyo (HND) if you travel with ANA, and Tokyo (NRT) if you journey aboard a United Airlines and ANA connection flight.
  • You can board your flight to MNL at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International Airport (MDW). Selecting ORD as your departure airport would be wise. Although MDW offers flights to Manila, the flights are limited and have exceptionally long layovers. On the other hand, ORD offers several flight options to Manila with varying price points. Besides offering more flexible flight options, it also boasts more amenities.
  • As you wait for your flight at ORD, you can relax away from the busy departure areas in an American Admirals/United Club location, or Swissport Lounge, given that these lounges are open to all passengers willing to purchase a day pass. The first two lounges each have three locations. American Admirals Club locations are all found in Terminal 3, while United Club locations are in Terminal 1. Swissport Lounge is in Terminal 5 near gate M13.

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