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$385+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to China

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CHI — PVG
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to China (CN0). 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 January 21, 2025.

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$811
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$385
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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 January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 3/74:45 pmORD - CAN
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/144:40 pmCAN - ORD
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$811
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 3/2512:55 pmORD - PEK
1 stop38h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 4/712:10 amPEK - ORD
1 stop22h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,010
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 3/72:42 pmORD - PEK
3 stops35h 33mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/1411:40 amPEK - ORD
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,014
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/296:30 amORD - FOC
2 stops43h 00mAir China
Wed 2/198:35 amFOC - ORD
2 stops25h 28mAir China
Deal found 1/20$1,020
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 3/74:45 pmORD - FOC
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/143:00 pmFOC - ORD
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,027
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/1711:35 amORD - PKX
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/243:30 pmPKX - ORD
2 stops27h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,031
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 1/2211:25 amORD - PEK
1 stop32h 00mKorean Air
Wed 1/296:55 pmPEK - ORD
1 stop27h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 1/21$1,047
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/412:58 pmORD - CTU
2 stops30h 42mAir China
Tue 3/111:30 pmCTU - ORD
2 stops29h 27mAir China
Deal found 1/20$1,053
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/294:05 pmORD - PEK
1 stop29h 45mCathay Pacific
Fri 5/237:25 amPEK - ORD
1 stop20h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/20$1,058
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Mon 4/74:05 pmORD - CAN
1 stop27h 50mCathay Pacific
Fri 5/210:20 pmCAN - ORD
1 stop29h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/20$1,077
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 1/2911:12 amORD - PVG
2 stops32h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/102:20 amPVG - ORD
3 stops41h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,094
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Mon 3/103:40 pmORD - SHA
1 stop31h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 3/191:35 pmSHA - ORD
1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/21$1,094

Find flights from Chicago to China within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/7

4:45 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 3/14

4:40 pm-4:45 am

2 stops25h 05m

$811

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/25

12:55 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop38h 20m

Beijing Capital

Tue 4/8

12:10 am-9:50 am

1 stop22h 40m

$1,010

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/7

2:42 pm-4:15 pm

3 stops35h 33m

Beijing Capital

Fri 3/14

11:40 am-4:45 am

2 stops30h 05m

$1,014

ChicagoFuzhou

ORD - FOC

ORDFOC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/7

4:45 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Fuzhou

Fri 3/14

3:00 pm-4:45 am

2 stops26h 45m

$1,027

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PKX

ORDPKX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/17

11:35 am-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 2/24

3:30 pm-5:28 am

2 stops27h 58m

$1,031

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

12:58 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 42m

Chengdu

Tue 3/11

1:30 pm-5:57 am

2 stops29h 27m

$1,053

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

11:25 am-10:15 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/11

10:40 am-9:40 am

1 stop36h 00m

$1,055

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/1

11:35 am-4:45 pm

1 stop40h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/29

10:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop24h 25m

$1,057

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

4:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop29h 45m

Beijing Capital

Fri 5/23

7:25 am-2:25 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,058

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/20

7:40 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/18

12:35 am-3:25 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$1,058

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to China

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to China including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to China (average of $1,199). Flying from Chicago to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,843). 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to China, such as Qatar Airways, American Airlines 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.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,255 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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 Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $599. Users have also found prices from $620 and $664 on Cathay Pacific and Air China, 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 Daxing Intl.

  • 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 (100%), China Southern (60%), Suparna Airlines( 0%).

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to China (average of $1,199). Flying from Chicago to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,843). 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$869Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air ChinaCheapest$948Average$1,522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$973Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,046Average$1,437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$1,049Average$1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$1,056Average$1,559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$1,096Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EVA AirCheapest$1,111Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,124Average$1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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