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Flights from Chicago to Manila

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Manila. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Taipei, about 20h 47m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 54m
CHIMNLNRT

Chicago to Manila at a glance

Fastest journey18h 54mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Taipei

Best ways to fly from Chicago to Manila

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CHI Seoul (ICN) MNL
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Jeju Air
Sun19:00 CHI23:36 ICN2h 24m connection02:00 ICN04:47 MNLKorean Air + Cebu Pacific
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 20h 47m
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CHI Taipei (TPE) MNL
Leg 1: EVA Air · Leg 2: Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, EVA Air
Mon00:45 CHI04:55 TPE4h 35m connection09:30 TPE11:30 MNLEVA Air
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 21h 45m
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3
CHI Tokyo (NRT) MNL
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Cebu Pacific, Japan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 54m
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4
CHI Hong Kong (HKG) MNL
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, HK Express
One airline, one ticket ~19h 35m
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5
CHI Vancouver (YVR) MNL
Leg 1: Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Philippine Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 14m
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CHI San Francisco (SFO) MNL
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 14m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
13,083 km8,125 miles
Journey time
18h 54mon current schedules
Time difference
+14hManila vs Chicago
Currency in Manila
PHP
Airports
ORD, MDW, RFD → MNL

Flights from Chicago to Manila: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Manila?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Manila?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,083 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Manila?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Taipei (TPE), Tokyo (NRT) and Hong Kong (HKG). Korean Air flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Manila?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Manila?
Manila is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.

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