Flying from Chicago to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Chicago is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Chicago to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) flying out of O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is located in Manila. The city operates in the UTC+8 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to MNL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like August? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Chicago to MNL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
ORD is roughly 40 kilometres from central Chicago. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Need a handy hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Chicago to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, check out these options when departing from Chicago Midway International Airport:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
MDW is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 21 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 46 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Chicago to MNL? Relax in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
About Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MNL:
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
From Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 34 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 16 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
For a one-way ticket from Chicago to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, $730 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just $1,317. These are currently the lowest fares but could change depending on availability.
To get your hands on flight tickets from Chicago to MNL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting flight tickets from Chicago to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Chicago to Ninoy Aquino International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Manila, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Manila. April is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Chicago to MNL during then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 35ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Chicago to Ninoy Aquino International Airport in January when temperatures average between 21ºC and 30ºC.
More about Manila
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One of the best ways to get to know Manila is to visit its top sights. Essential stops include Rizal Park, National Museum of Fine Arts and Fort Santiago.
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