Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Chicago to Beijing?

Flights via Incheon (ICN) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $941.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Chicago to Beijing?

Hong Kong (HKG) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 48m.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Friday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Chicago and Beijing?

Hong Kong (HKG) was the most common stop: 45% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

How often are flights from Chicago to Beijing delayed?

Historically, on average around 0% of flights between Chicago and Beijing have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 0 minutes.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Chicago to Beijing?

Flights connecting via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 19h 15m.

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

SAUDIA, Korean Air, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Beijing

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Beijing flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What airlines fly to Beijing?

Cathay Pacific, United Airlines and Air Canada are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Beijing from Chicago according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Beijing. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Beijing on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Chicago to Beijing were last updated today.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Beijing is 6 as of August 2026.

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

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 Beijing.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Beijing may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Beijing. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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12:10 pm - 9:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl

1:30 am - 9:30 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

$966Korean Air

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

3:52 pm - 9:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

40h 38m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

4:50 pm - 6:20 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

50h 30m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$971Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17

7:00 am - 9:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

36h 45m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

10:50 am - 11:57 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 07m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$972Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

12:10 pm - 9:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl

1:30 am - 9:30 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

$974Korean Air

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

2:35 pm - 11:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

31h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

6:25 pm - 12:55 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$991Cathay Pacific

Mon, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 29

2:35 pm - 11:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

31h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

7:30 am - 12:55 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$991Cathay Pacific

Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 23

5:45 pm - 12:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

29h 15m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

3:10 pm - 4:45 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 35m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,003ANA

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Oct 7

7:45 pm - 4:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

19h 55m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

7:20 pm - 7:13 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 53m1 stop San Francisco

$1,018United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Thu, Mar 4

9:28 pm - 3:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

28h 57m1 stop San Francisco

7:20 pm - 5:02 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 42m1 stop San Francisco

$1,018United Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Oct 28

5:45 pm - 12:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

29h 15m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

8:25 am - 7:20 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 55m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$1,019ANA

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 2

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8:09 pm - 3:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

30h 16m1 stop San Francisco

5:25 pm - 10:59 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 34m1 stop San Francisco

$1,018United Airlines

Sun, Aug 16 - Thu, Sep 3

10:27 am - 4:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

29h 13m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

5:25 pm - 6:56 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 31m1 stop San Francisco

$1,018United Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Oct 7

12:30 pm - 9:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

32h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

6:30 pm - 9:30 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,021Korean Air

Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Sep 8

12:30 pm - 9:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

32h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

6:30 pm - 9:30 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,021Korean Air

Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Sep 7

6:00 am - 3:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 25m1 stop San Francisco

5:25 pm - 12:55 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 30m1 stop San Francisco

$1,070Air China

Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Oct 8

6:00 am - 3:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 25m1 stop San Francisco

5:25 pm - 12:55 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 30m1 stop San Francisco

$1,070Air China

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Oct 7

11:50 am - 12:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

35h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita

3:10 pm - 8:40 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$1,073ANA

Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Sep 7

11:50 am - 12:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

35h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita

3:10 pm - 8:40 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$1,073ANA

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Sep 9

4:00 pm - 1:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

6:40 pm - 2:20 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,136Cathay Pacific

Sat, Aug 15 - Wed, Sep 9

4:00 pm - 3:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

34h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

3:15 am - 2:20 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,136Cathay Pacific

Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Sep 8

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Nov 18

ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 15m

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Sep 3

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31h 25m

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Sep 21

ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 10m

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PEK5:25 pmBeijing Capital

Oct 6

PEK7:40 pmBeijing Capital

31h 15m

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ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,009

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Sep 21

ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 15m

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Oct 7

PEK3:10 pmBeijing Capital

26h 35m

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ORD4:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,003

ANA

Oct 19

ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 15m

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PEK12:00 pmBeijing Capital

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ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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Oct 19

ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 15m

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28h 05m

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

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2:35 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 15m

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Sun 11/29

6:25 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$991

ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/18

2:35 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 15m

Beijing Capital

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7:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$991

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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5:45 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop29h 15m

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3:10 pm-4:45 am

2 stops26h 35m

$1,003

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/13

7:45 pm-4:40 am

1 stop19h 55m

Beijing Capital

Thu 3/4

7:20 pm-7:13 am

1 stop25h 53m

$1,018

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/2

9:28 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop28h 57m

Beijing Capital

Wed 10/28

7:20 pm-5:02 am

1 stop22h 42m

$1,018

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/19

5:45 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Beijing Capital

Mon 11/2

8:25 am-7:20 am

1 stop36h 55m

$1,019

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Beijing?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,069 to $1,300.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $966.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Beijing?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Beijing. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,105. If you don’t want to visit Beijing in February, then you should wait until September to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,133.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Beijing flights?

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Beijing flight.

How have Chicago to Beijing flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Chicago to Beijing flights are approximately 5% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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How far is Chicago to Beijing by plane?
A flight from Chicago to Beijing will travel around 6584.2 mi. 20h 20m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Beijing?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Beijing were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Beijing?
The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Beijing is 6 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Beijing?
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 Beijing.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Beijing?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Beijing may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Beijing. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Beijing?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Chicago to Beijing is Cathay Pacific, representing 32% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are United Airlines at 28%, Korean Air at 14%, and Turkish Airlines at 8%.

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ANA	PriceFrom $633	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,294 reviews	Search ANA flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $899	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,448 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,039	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,109 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $1,104	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,221 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,110	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,898 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,415	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,462 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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