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$799+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Chengdu (CTU)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CTU
Mar 9 — Mar 161
Sun 3/9
Sun 3/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Chengdu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Chengdu (CTU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,126
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$799
(Air China)
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 4, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/12:20 pmORD - CTU
2 stops44h 45mAir China
Tue 4/89:05 amCTU - ORD
2 stops41h 02mAir China
Deal found 3/2$1,126
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/189:17 pmORD - CTU
2 stops37h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/255:00 pmCTU - ORD
2 stops25h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$1,225
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/63:40 pmORD - CTU
2 stops40h 45mAir Canada
Mon 11/1010:00 amCTU - ORD
2 stops42h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 3/3$1,765
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/611:45 amORD - CTU
3 stops40h 30mChina Southern
Thu 11/1312:35 pmCTU - ORD
3 stops31h 32mChina Southern
Deal found 3/3$1,943
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/57:30 amORD - CTU
2 stops27h 25mChina Eastern
Mon 11/108:50 pmCTU - ORD
2 stops34h 49mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/3$2,185
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/35:20 pmORD - CTU
2 stops53h 15mAir France
Mon 11/102:35 pmCTU - ORD
2 stops38h 30mAir France
Deal found 3/3$4,999
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1712:53 pmORD - CTU
2 stops41h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/297:20 amCTU - ORD
2 stops36h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3$5,039

Find flights from Chicago to Chengdu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Chengdu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 4, 2025.

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Chicago

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Chengdu

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Price

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/1

2:20 pm-12:05 am

2 stops44h 45m

Chengdu

Tue 4/8

9:05 am-1:07 pm

2 stops41h 02m

$1,126

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/18

9:17 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops37h 18m

Chengdu

Fri 4/25

5:00 pm-5:04 am

2 stops25h 04m

$1,225

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

5:38 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops31h 02m

Chengdu

Mon 6/2

3:00 pm-5:10 am

2 stops27h 10m

$1,945

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

12:53 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops41h 52m

Chengdu

Thu 5/29

7:20 am-6:42 am

2 stops36h 22m

$5,039

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

1:26 pm-11:25 am

2 stops32h 59m

$799

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

3:35 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops42h 00m

$907

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/11

5:30 pm-11:45 am

2 stops29h 15m

$1,137

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

1:55 pm-9:55 am

2 stops31h 00m

$1,371

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/3

Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Chengdu

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Chengdu in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Chengdu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Chengdu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Chengdu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Chengdu flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Chengdu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Chengdu

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Chengdu

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Rainfall in Chengdu by month

Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chengdu ranges from 0.0 - 9.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chengdu when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Chengdu by month

Plan your trip to Chengdu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chengdu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chengdu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chengdu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chengdu. Reviews last updated March 4, 2025.
China Southern
7.5
Good
87 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.5
Good
87 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
87 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,678 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
87 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,832 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
87 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

6.0
Good

Teak,Jun 2024

CAN - NRT

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Chengdu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu from Chicago?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Chengdu is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chengdu from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Chengdu (CTU) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 1 airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Chengdu round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Chengdu round-trip from $1,126. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Southern, from $1,945, and United Airlines, from $5,039.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Chengdu one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $907. Users have also found prices from $1,137 and $1,371 on China Southern and Air China, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Chengdu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Chengdu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Chengdu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Chengdu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Chengdu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Chengdu?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from Chicago to Chengdu in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,868). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Chicago to Chengdu

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chicago to Chengdu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$942Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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