Cheap flights from Chicago to Manila from $476 MDW, ORD, RFD → MNL
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The cheapest return found recently is $908 with Cathay Pacific, 20 Jan 2027 – 6 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $476 with Southwest Airlines, 12 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $476, found 5 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $908, 20 Jan 2027 to 6 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $908 to $1,247
- Cheapest month to fly
- February 2027, return fares from $820 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Philippine Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $908 to $1,247.
Cheapest return found recently
$908
20 Jan 2027 – 6 Feb 2027 · Cathay Pacific
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Leaves 2:10 p.m. · Return leaves 7:45 p.m. · 50 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) · overnight connection · 14 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,502
11 Dec – 21 Dec · Philippine Airlines
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Leaves 10:45 p.m. · Return leaves 6:55 a.m. · 30 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$908 20 Jan 2027 – 6 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$820 15 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $495 to $984.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates from 13 Nov to 15 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 17-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 20 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
59 fares on 8 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 4 Dec | $935 | Southwest Airlines | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 4 Dec | $1,235 | United Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 17 Dec | $906 | United Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 22 Dec | $1,306 | Philippine Airlines | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 30 Jan 2027 | $1,283 | Southwest Airlines | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 | $1,113 | United Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Jan 2027 – 6 Feb 2027 | $908 | Cathay Pacific | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 | $820 | Cathay Pacific | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $820.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$476
12 Feb 2027 · Southwest Airlines
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Leaves 10:10 a.m. · 27 h 55 min trip
1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$476 12 Feb 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip
$467 18 Jan 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 34 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $390 to $2,023.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 12 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2027 | $467 | All Nippon Airways | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Feb 2027 | $476 | Southwest Airlines | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $467.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: All Nippon Airways, Southwest Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Chicago to Manila
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 20 Jan 2027 – 6 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 12 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chicago to Manila?
Return
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $923 | $587 | +6% | 15 |
| 7–13 days | $1,041 | $587 | +20% | 24 |
| 14–29 days | $906 | $842 | +4% | 18 |
| 30–59 days | $1,107 | $495 | +27% | 32 |
| 60–89 days | $1,116 | $837 | +28% | 23 |
| 90–179 days | $917 | $700 | +5% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $870 | $870 | Cheapest seen | 7 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 34 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Chicago → City of Angeles
75 km from Manila
$1,708
$800 more than flying to Manila
8 Dec – 15 Jan 2027 · ORD → CRK · out 3 stops, back 3 stops
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 20 Jan 2027 – 6 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Chicago to Manila?
The cheapest return found recently is $908 with Cathay Pacific, 20 Jan 2027 to 6 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $820 with Cathay Pacific, 15 Feb 2027 to 1 Mar 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $908 to $1,247.
How much is a one-way flight from Chicago to Manila?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $476 with Southwest Airlines, 12 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $467 with All Nippon Airways, 18 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Manila?
February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $820, 15 Feb 2027 to 1 Mar 2027, found 3 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $467, 18 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Manila?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Manila?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,502 with Philippine Airlines, 11 Dec to 21 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Manila?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Southwest Airlines on 12 Feb 2027, takes 27 h 55 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Manila?
Between 13 Nov and 15 Feb 2027, United Airlines has the cheapest return on 3 of the 8 departure dates we hold, Southwest Airlines on 2 and Cathay Pacific on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work