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$478+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to China

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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — PVG
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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AranGrant
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Round-trip from

$952
(StudentUniverse)

One-way from

$478
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,241
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/14:00 pmORD - CAN
1 stop27h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/2210:10 amCAN - ORD
1 stop17h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/16$952
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/214:00 pmORD - CAN
1 stop40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1812:00 pmCAN - ORD
2 stops31h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,047
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2011:45 pmORD - PEK
1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/3012:10 amPEK - ORD
1 stop34h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,061
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/74:00 pmORD - PEK
1 stop30h 40mCathay Pacific
Tue 6/37:25 amPEK - ORD
1 stop20h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/17$1,071
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Thu 9/45:45 pmORD - PEK
1 stop29h 15mANA
Mon 9/88:20 amPEK - ORD
1 stop19h 35mANA
Deal found 4/17$1,086
This China Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 China Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/48:42 pmORD - PEK
2 stops33h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/812:30 pmPEK - ORD
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,099
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/234:00 pmORD - PVG
1 stop30h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/18:40 amPVG - ORD
1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/16$1,105
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Fri 4/255:50 pmORD - PVG
2 stops30h 05mAir China
Fri 5/166:55 amPVG - ORD
2 stops35h 09mAir China
Deal found 4/15$1,106
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/512:20 pmORD - PEK
1 stop32h 20mKorean Air
Tue 5/201:30 amPEK - ORD
1 stop21h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 4/16$1,110
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/24:00 pmORD - PKX
1 stop20h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/132:40 amPKX - ORD
1 stop24h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/17$1,110
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Thu 9/185:45 pmORD - PVG
1 stop17h 50mANA
Wed 10/81:35 amPVG - ORD
1 stop26h 20mANA
Deal found 4/16$1,111
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Tue 9/305:45 pmORD - SHA
1 stop29h 30mANA
Sun 10/191:35 pmSHA - ORD
1 stop38h 20mANA
Deal found 4/17$1,111

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to China 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to China that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

4:00 pm-8:55 am

1 stop27h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 5/22

10:10 am-2:25 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$952

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/21

4:00 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop40h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 5/18

12:00 pm-6:42 am

2 stops31h 42m

$1,047

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

4:00 pm-11:40 am

1 stop30h 40m

Beijing Capital

Tue 6/3

7:25 am-2:25 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,071

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PKX

ORDPKX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

4:00 pm-1:40 am

1 stop20h 40m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 10/23

2:40 am-2:25 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$1,079

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/25

5:50 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/16

6:55 am-5:04 am

2 stops35h 09m

$1,106

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

12:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 20m

Beijing Capital

Tue 5/20

1:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop21h 10m

$1,110

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

4:00 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/19

2:25 am-6:42 am

2 stops41h 17m

$1,112

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

4:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/12

11:30 am-6:42 am

2 stops32h 12m

$1,120

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/21

7:00 am-12:35 am

2 stops28h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/5

8:25 am-5:04 am

2 stops33h 39m

$1,121

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/24

12:20 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/4

8:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop37h 50m

$1,128

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to China

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to China (average of $1,185). Flying from Chicago to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in China by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 1.2 - 10.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in China by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to China, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,177 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,177 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,177 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,177 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,177 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
ANA
8.3
Very good
844 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,177 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
729 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,177 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $528. Users have also found prices from $608 and $613 on Etihad Airways and ANA, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to China?

    The most popular route from Chicago to China is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You may also consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Beijing Capital.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to China?

    Before booking your flight to China from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air China (83%), China Southern (52%), Atlas Air( 50%).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to China 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 China?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to China (average of $1,185). Flying from Chicago to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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 10 airlines flying from Chicago to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to China. 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$869Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air ChinaCheapest$909Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$973Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Korean AirCheapest$1,018Average$1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,018Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$1,045Average$1,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
EVA AirCheapest$1,104Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$1,114Average$1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,131Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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