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$486+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — PVG
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,018
(oojo)

One-way from

$486
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,389
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 4/1512:20 pmORD - CAN
1 stop34h 10mKorean Air
Tue 5/612:40 pmCAN - ORD
1 stop34h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 3/31$1,018
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/1610:26 pmORD - PVG
1 stop29h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/221:05 pmPVG - ORD
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,047
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 10/17:20 pmORD - PVG
1 stop32h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 10/812:35 amPVG - ORD
1 stop27h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,048
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/411:45 pmORD - PEK
1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/2212:10 amPEK - ORD
1 stop22h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,050
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 4/294:00 pmORD - PVG
1 stop30h 05mCathay Pacific
Tue 5/67:20 amPVG - ORD
1 stop20h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/1$1,058
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/24:00 pmORD - PEK
1 stop31h 25mCathay Pacific
Tue 4/157:25 amPEK - ORD
1 stop20h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/31$1,062
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 4/294:00 pmORD - CAN
1 stop27h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/710:10 amCAN - ORD
1 stop17h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/31$1,062
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 11/1411:05 amORD - PEK
1 stop21h 10mKorean Air
Thu 11/271:30 amPEK - ORD
1 stop21h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 3/31$1,064
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 9/612:10 pmORD - PVG
1 stop19h 00mKorean Air
Sat 9/131:40 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop32h 50mKorean Air
Deal found 3/31$1,065
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Thu 10/3012:05 pmORD - SHA
1 stop40h 05mKorean Air
Sat 11/86:25 pmSHA - ORD
1 stop28h 05mKorean Air
Deal found 3/31$1,073
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Tue 4/85:45 pmORD - PVG
1 stop37h 55mANA
Mon 4/141:35 amPVG - ORD
1 stop20h 05mANA
Deal found 3/31$1,076
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Wed 9/105:45 pmORD - SHA
1 stop29h 30mANA
Tue 9/161:35 pmSHA - ORD
2 stops28h 26mANA
Deal found 3/31$1,079

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to China that are best for you.

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Illinois

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China

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/15

12:20 pm-11:30 am

1 stop34h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 5/6

12:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop34h 00m

$1,018

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

10:26 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop29h 49m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/22

1:05 pm-5:45 am

2 stops29h 40m

$1,047

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/4

11:45 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop26h 50m

Beijing Capital

Mon 9/22

12:10 am-9:40 am

1 stop22h 30m

$1,050

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

4:00 pm-11:05 am

1 stop30h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/6

7:20 am-2:25 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$1,058

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

4:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop29h 50m

Beijing Capital

Thu 10/16

7:25 am-2:25 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,062

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

4:00 pm-8:55 am

1 stop27h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 5/7

10:10 am-2:25 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$1,062

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/20

12:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 20m

Beijing Capital

Fri 9/12

1:30 am-9:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

$1,065

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

12:10 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/13

1:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop32h 50m

$1,065

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

5:45 pm-12:35 am

1 stop17h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/17

1:35 am-8:40 am

1 stop20h 05m

$1,076

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/10

5:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/16

1:35 pm-5:01 am

2 stops28h 26m

$1,079

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to China

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to China (average of $1,187). Flying from Illinois to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,807). 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 IL to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to China as you normally would.

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 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Illinois to China by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

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
1,170 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

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
1,052 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

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
1,440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

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
830 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,286 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

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 Illinois 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 Illinois to China one-way?

    $545 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Korean Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air China and ANA, with prices starting from $552 and $569, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to China (average of $1,187). Flying from Illinois to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,807). 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 Illinois to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$871Average$1,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air ChinaCheapest$909Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$973Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Korean AirCheapest$1,018Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,018Average$1,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$1,051Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
EVA AirCheapest$1,108Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,131Average$1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,189Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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