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Flights from Chicago to Manila

Flying time from Chicago (ORD) to Manila (MNL) is about 16h 50m (13,070 km). Lowest fare seen: $452 one-way, 2 stops (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Manila

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Airport transfer

MNL → Manila, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Chicago O'Hare →3 lounges at Chicago O'Hare AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresMNL to Manila: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Manila →5 drop-off points

Things to book in Manila

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Art In Island in Manila
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Baluarte de San Diego
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Casa Manila Museum
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Airlines flying Chicago to Manila

We have not confirmed which airlines fly ORD–MNL nonstop. Search the route to see every carrier selling it today, including connections.

Chicago to Manila fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Mar 2027, from $472 one-way. With stops: Feb 2027, from $431. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Dec 2026—$934 · 1 stop17 Dec 2026
Feb 2027—$431 · 1 stop11 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$47226 Mar 2027—
Jun 2027$9372 Jun 2027$595 · 1 stop2 Jun 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $431 for February 2027, $472 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Chicago to Manila, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Manila

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The dry season (November–May) is ideal, especially for beaches and diving. Typhoon season (June–October) can disrupt travel, particularly in Luzon and the Visayas.

Peak season: November – May

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Frequently asked questions — Chicago to Manila flights

How long is the flight from Chicago to Manila?
Chicago (ORD) and Manila (MNL) are 13,070 km apart, about 16h 50m of flying time. We have not seen a nonstop fare on this pair, so expect to connect — the cheapest itinerary seen had 2 stops, which adds to the total journey time.
How far is Chicago from Manila by air?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Ninoy Aquino International Airport is 13,070 km (8,121 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
How much does a flight from Chicago to Manila cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ORD–MNL was $452 USD with United Airlines (2 stops), departing 12 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Manila?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $431 one-way, against $934 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Chicago to Philippines?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Philippines visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Manila?
The dry season (November–May) is ideal, especially for beaches and diving. Typhoon season (June–October) can disrupt travel, particularly in Luzon and the Visayas.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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