Flights Manchester → Chicago
MAN → ORD
Route overview
The flight route operates from Manchester, a city with an airport that has been in operation since 1934, to Chicago. The destination airport serves over eighty million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in the world.
The Manchester (MAN) → Chicago (ORD) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Chicago the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Chicago: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Manchester (MAN) to Chicago (ORD) heads north-west for about 6,140 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 6m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Chicago it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating MAN-ORD
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Frequently asked questions about MAN-ORD
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines.
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The Manchester-Chicago route is about 6,140 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
