What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to China?

Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, and EVA Air are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to China

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to China?

Prices for flights from Chicago to China are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to China?

There are 14 operators available for flights from Chicago to China as of December 2024.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to China?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to China.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?

The necessary travel and health documents for your China trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$461 Cheap Flights from Chicago to China in 2024/25

1 adult

0 bags

Deals available from 900+ travel sites.

"This year, momondo is the #1 place for airfares on the internet."

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names and deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customize your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from Chicago to China

Round-tripOne-wayLast minute

Cheap round-trip flights

These are some of the best round-trip flight deals from Chicago to China that have been recently found on momondo from popular airlines, departing in the coming months.

Cheap one-way flights

Flying one-way? These are some of the best deals recently discovered on momondo for flights from Chicago to China.

Cheap last minute flights

Planning a quick getaway from Chicago to China? These are the last-minute flight deals available now.

Cheap direct flights

If you prefer a non-stop journey, check out our latest direct flight deals to China, so you can enjoy a seamless trip without layovers.

Cheap bus & train deals from Chicago to China

Find recent round-trip train or bus tickets from Chicago to China.

All round-trip flight deals to China

The cheapest plane tickets to China found on KAYAK recently.

8:30 pm - 4:15 pmORD-PEK

29h 45m1 stop

12:45 am - 6:35 pmPEK-ORD

31h 50m1 stop

$980Turkish Airlines

Find Deal

Mon, Jan 27 - Mon, Feb 17

8:30 pm - 4:15 pmORD-PEK

29h 45m1 stop

12:45 am - 10:10 amPEK-ORD

23h 25m1 stop

$981Turkish Airlines

Find Deal

Tue, Jan 21 - Sun, Feb 23

3:35 pm - 10:55 pmORD-PVG

41h 20m2 stops

4:30 pm - 4:52 amPVG-ORD

26h 22m2 stops

$994Air China

Find Deal

Thu, Jan 30 - Thu, Feb 27

1:55 pm - 10:15 amORD-PVG

30h 20m2 stops

4:30 pm - 5:54 amPVG-ORD

27h 24m2 stops

$1,030Air China

Find Deal

Mon, Jan 27 - Fri, Feb 7

4:05 pm - 8:55 amORD-CAN

27h 50m1 stop

10:20 pm - 2:25 pmCAN-ORD

29h 05m1 stop

$1,071Cathay Pacific

Find Deal

Mon, May 5 - Tue, Jun 17

2:40 pm - 10:45 amORD-PEK

30h 05m1 stop

7:30 am - 1:00 pmPEK-ORD

19h 30m1 stop

$1,074Cathay Pacific

Find Deal

Mon, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 18

12:30 am - 12:05 pmORD-PVG

22h 35m1 stop

8:05 pm - 9:00 pmPVG-ORD

37h 55m1 stop

$1,128EVA Air

Find Deal

Sun, Mar 9 - Mon, Apr 21

12:30 am - 12:40 pmORD-PEK

23h 10m1 stop

8:40 pm - 9:00 pmPEK-ORD

37h 20m1 stop

$1,141EVA Air

Find Deal

Sun, Mar 9 - Mon, Apr 21

7:10 am - 6:35 pmORD-PVG

21h 25m2 stops

1:30 pm - 11:19 pmPVG-ORD

23h 49m1 stop

$1,214United Airlines

Find Deal

Wed, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 29

8:50 am - 5:25 pmORD-PEK

42h 35m2 stops

7:20 pm - 9:38 amPEK-ORD

28h 18m2 stops

$1,218United Airlines

Find Deal

Mon, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 28

9:18 pm - 4:30 pmORD-PVG

53h 12m3 stops

$461

Find Deal

Mon, Jan 20

6:30 pm - 5:50 amORD-CAN

45h 20m3 stops

$475

Find Deal

Sun, Jan 19

2:40 pm - 10:45 amORD-PEK

30h 05m1 stop

$630Cathay Pacific

Find Deal

Mon, Jan 20

2:40 pm - 8:15 pmORD-PVG

39h 35m1 stop

$630Cathay Pacific

Find Deal

Wed, Feb 26

11:30 pm - 2:35 pmORD-PVG

25h 05m1 stop

$675EVA Air

Find Deal

Wed, Mar 5

12:30 am - 4:10 pmORD-SHA

26h 40m1 stop

$685EVA Air

Find Deal

Mon, Mar 31

8:55 am - 5:25 pmORD-PEK

42h 30m1 stop

$1,195United Airlines

Find Deal

Tue, Dec 24

8:55 am - 10:00 amORD-SHA

36h 05m3 stops

$1,223Air China

Find Deal

Tue, Apr 1

10:00 pm - 5:25 pmORD-PEK

29h 25m1 stop

$1,249United Airlines

Find Deal

Thu, Dec 26

6:30 am - 10:55 pmORD-SHA

26h 25m2 stops

$1,252Air China

Find Deal

Wed, Jan 15

2:05 pm - 3:15 pmORD-PVG

35h 10m3 stops

2:20 am - 5:30 amPVG-ORD

41h 10m3 stops

$1,731

Find Deal

Mon, Dec 23 - Thu, Dec 26

3:40 pm - 3:15 pmORD-PVG

33h 35m2 stops

2:20 am - 8:37 amPVG-ORD

44h 17m3 stops

$1,732

Find Deal

Mon, Dec 23 - Thu, Dec 26

11:30 pm - 12:05 pmORD-PVG

22h 35m1 stop

1:15 pm - 7:35 pmPVG-ORD

20h 20m1 stop

$2,344EVA Air

Find Deal

Mon, Dec 23 - Thu, Jan 9

11:30 pm - 6:25 pmORD-PVG

28h 55m1 stop

8:10 pm - 7:35 pmPVG-ORD

37h 25m1 stop

$2,447EVA Air

Find Deal

Mon, Dec 23 - Tue, Jan 7

2:40 pm - 10:15 pmORD-PEK

41h 35m1 stop

6:35 pm - 1:00 pmPEK-ORD

32h 25m1 stop

$3,009Cathay Pacific

Find Deal

Sun, Dec 22 - Tue, Jan 7

9:07 pm - 5:25 pmORD-PEK

30h 18m1 stop

7:20 pm - 9:38 amPEK-ORD

28h 18m2 stops

$3,046United Airlines

Find Deal

Mon, Dec 23 - Thu, Jan 2

2:40 pm - 10:10 amORD-PVG

29h 30m1 stop

7:00 pm - 1:00 pmPVG-ORD

32h 00m1 stop

$3,052Cathay Pacific

Find Deal

Sun, Dec 22 - Wed, Jan 8

8:20 pm - 5:25 pmORD-PEK

31h 05m1 stop

7:20 pm - 12:42 pmPEK-ORD

31h 22m1 stop

$3,169United Airlines

Find Deal

Mon, Dec 23 - Thu, Jan 2

1:55 pm - 9:55 amORD-SHA

30h 00m2 stops

3:15 pm - 7:59 pmSHA-ORD

42h 44m2 stops

$3,547Air China

Find Deal

Fri, Dec 20 - Tue, Jan 7

1:55 pm - 9:55 amORD-SHA

30h 00m2 stops

10:30 pm - 6:00 amSHA-ORD

45h 30m2 stops

$3,615Air China

Find Deal

Fri, Dec 20 - Sun, Jan 5

Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to China

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Chicago to China flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Mar 2

ORD7:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 15m

1 stop

PVG2:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 10

PVG11:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

28h 45m

1 stop

ORD3:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,029

Find similar

Qatar Airways

Jan 22

ORD7:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 15m

1 stop

PVG2:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 7

PVG12:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

27h 50m

1 stop

ORD3:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,044

Find similar

Qatar Airways

Mar 26

ORD7:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 30m

1 stop

PVG2:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 9

PVG12:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

27h 50m

1 stop

ORD3:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,077

Find similar

American Airlines flights from Chicago to China

Our best American Airlines deals on Chicago to China flight tickets

American Airlines

Jan 27

ORD8:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 35m

2 stops

PVG4:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 4

PVG6:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

19h 59m

2 stops

ORD12:09 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,218

Find similar

American Airlines

Feb 2

ORD8:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 35m

1 stop

PVG4:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 9

PVG6:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

17h 04m

1 stop

ORD9:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,254

Find similar

American Airlines

Mar 14

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

PVG4:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 22

PVG6:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

24h 21m

2 stops

ORD5:31 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,286

Find similar

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to China

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

Prices

Airlines

What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to China. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,145. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to China from Chicago during November instead. Flights to China in November, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $1,191.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to China?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to China. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,245. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to China on Saturday is $1,415.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to China?

Our data shows that the cheapest Chicago to China flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to China at noon for as low as $1,229. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $1,517 on average. Flights to China from Chicago in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Chicago to China flight route?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Beijing Capital for the best Chicago - China flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to China?

We recommend purchasing flights from Chicago to China 34 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to China for $1,382. Keep in mind that you might also find cheap flights to China outside of this time window. In fact, momondo users recently found flights from Chicago to China for $1,073.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago to China flights?

There are 1 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to China flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to China flights?

You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to China flight.

Cheap Chicago to China flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Chicago to China

Best Price Found	$461
Fastest flight time	18h 45m
Direct flights	None
Airports in China	5 airports

The best one-way flight to China from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $461. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $980.

The fastest flight from Chicago to China takes 18h 45m

There are no direct flights from Chicago to China. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago Midway Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Shanghai Pu Dong Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Guangzhou Baiyun Airport.

There are 5 airports near China: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), Beijing Capital (PEK), Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)

Search flight deals

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to China?
Prices for flights from Chicago to China are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to China?
There are 14 operators available for flights from Chicago to China as of December 2024.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to China?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to China.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?
The necessary travel and health documents for your China trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to China

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Chicago to China with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $869	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,907 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $955	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,442 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom $964	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 122 reviews	Search Air China flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $998	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 3,798 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,046	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 841 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $1,049	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,018 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,055	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 839 reviews	Search ANA flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,076	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 8,604 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,105	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,055 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,111	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,269 reviews	Search EVA Air flights

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Chicago to China?

It is quick and easy to find Chicago to China flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to China that suits you.

Can I find flights from Chicago to China with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to China from Chicago which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from Chicago to China?

momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to China from Chicago. Filter by price, airline, airports, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Chicago to China right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track prices for Chicago to China flights and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.