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$475+ 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 1/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — PVG
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to China

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) 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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$981
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One-way from

$475
(Kiwi.com)
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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 December 18, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:29 amSTL - PVG
1 stop18h 51mDelta
Thu 2/65:30 pmPVG - STL
1 stop18h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/16$1,254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/306:23 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops31h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/46:10 pmPVG - STL
1 stop18h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,281
This hutchgo.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 hutchgo.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/315:45 amSTL - SHA
2 stops40h 00mJapan Airlines
Thu 2/61:10 pmSHA - STL
2 stops38h 57mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,323
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/294:43 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops35h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/41:30 pmPVG - STL
1 stop18h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,354
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/315:00 pmORD - PVG
1 stop26h 10mBritish Airways
Tue 1/1410:55 amPVG - ORD
1 stop41h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,389
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2911:05 amORD - PVG
1 stop35h 30mKorean Air
Wed 1/158:50 amPVG - ORD
1 stop37h 50mKorean Air
Deal found 12/16$1,459
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:05 amORD - PEK
1 stop21h 10mKorean Air
Fri 2/71:30 amPEK - ORD
1 stop21h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 12/17$1,511
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/312:40 pmORD - PEK
1 stop30h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 2/87:30 amPEK - ORD
1 stop19h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/17$1,528
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:52 pmORD - PEK
2 stops26h 23mANA
Sat 2/83:15 pmPEK - ORD
2 stops28h 39mANA
Deal found 12/17$1,557
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:30 pmORD - PVG
1 stop22h 35mEVA Air
Mon 1/138:10 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop37h 25mEVA Air
Deal found 12/16$1,591
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/305:45 amSTL - PVG
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/68:50 amPVG - STL
2 stops28h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,592
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/305:45 amSTL - PVG
2 stops23h 55mJapan Airlines
Sun 2/91:25 pmPVG - STL
2 stops23h 38mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,600

Find flights from Illinois to China within your budget

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 December 18, 2024.

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ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/21

8:30 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Beijing Capital

Sun 2/23

12:45 am-10:10 am

1 stop23h 25m

$981

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/28

11:10 am-4:10 am

1 stop27h 00m

Beijing Capital

Tue 2/11

3:30 pm-5:55 am

2 stops28h 25m

$1,039

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

4:05 pm-8:55 am

1 stop27h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 6/11

10:20 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$1,071

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/15

11:25 am-10:15 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 1/28

1:30 am-8:40 am

1 stop21h 10m

$1,109

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/31

12:30 am-6:25 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/27

8:05 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop37h 55m

$1,128

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

4:05 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/16

7:25 am-2:25 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,129

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/1

4:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/30

8:40 am-2:25 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$1,129

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/24

12:55 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop39h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/31

10:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop24h 25m

$1,136

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/7

12:30 am-6:35 pm

1 stop29h 05m

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/16

7:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop38h 15m

$1,144

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/30

12:20 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/26

1:40 pm-9:50 am

1 stop33h 10m

$1,144

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to China

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

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to China (average of $1,193). Flying from Illinois to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 December 18, 2024.

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 December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, Qatar Airways and United 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
1,273 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,018 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,329 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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?

    $630 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Korean Air and EVA Air, with prices starting from $662 and $675, 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?

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

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to China (average of $1,193). Flying from Illinois to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$869Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air ChinaCheapest$964Average$1,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$998Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,046Average$1,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$1,049Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$1,055Average$1,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$1,076Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,105Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EVA AirCheapest$1,111Average$1,404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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