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

Hong Kong (HKG) was the most common stop: 41% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, and SAUDIA are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Beijing

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

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,055.

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

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights at night 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 33% 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.

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.

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 connection time from Chicago to Beijing?

San Francisco (SFO) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 04m.

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. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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 May 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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Q: 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 $1,712 to $1,280. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,255.

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4:00 pm - 5:25 pm

ORD

PEK

36h 25m

1 stop

4:40 pm - 2:20 pm

PEK

ORD

34h 40m

1 stop

$1,255Cathay Pacific

Tue, Jun 23 - Tue, Sep 1

8:48 am - 8:15 pm

ORD

PEK

46h 27m

2 stops

3:10 pm - 4:51 am

PEK

ORD

26h 41m

2 stops

$1,258ANA

Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 22

8:18 pm - 12:00 pm

ORD

PEK

26h 42m

2 stops

3:10 pm - 4:51 am

PEK

ORD

26h 41m

2 stops

$1,259ANA

Fri, Jul 10 - Fri, Jul 17

5:45 pm - 8:15 pm

ORD

PEK

37h 30m

1 stop

8:20 am - 8:40 am

PEK

ORD

37h 20m

1 stop

$1,260ANA

Sat, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 28

4:00 pm - 12:25 pm

ORD

PEK

31h 25m

1 stop

7:25 am - 2:20 pm

PEK

ORD

19h 55m

1 stop

$1,264Cathay Pacific

Wed, Jun 24 - Thu, Sep 3

7:20 pm - 3:00 pm

ORD

PKX

30h 40m

1 stop

1:25 am - 2:30 pm

PKX

ORD

27h 05m

1 stop

$1,457Qatar Airways

Fri, Aug 21 - Thu, Nov 12

10:30 pm - 10:40 am

ORD

PKX

23h 10m

1 stop

2:30 pm - 11:05 am

PKX

ORD

34h 35m

1 stop

$1,517Lufthansa

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Nov 12

8:25 pm - 8:45 am

ORD

PKX

23h 20m

1 stop

7:50 pm - 8:35 am

PKX

ORD

25h 45m

1 stop

$1,518Etihad Airways

Mon, Aug 3 - Thu, Aug 13

7:20 pm - 3:00 pm

ORD

PKX

30h 40m

1 stop

1:25 am - 2:30 pm

PKX

ORD

27h 05m

1 stop

$1,520Qatar Airways

Fri, Aug 21 - Wed, Nov 11

2:00 pm - 8:45 am

ORD

PKX

29h 45m

1 stop

7:50 pm - 3:40 pm

PKX

ORD

32h 50m

1 stop

$1,526Etihad Airways

Mon, Jul 27 - Mon, Aug 10

Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to Beijing

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Cathay Pacific

Jun 23

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 25m

1 stop

PEK5:25 pmBeijing Capital

Sep 1

PEK4:40 pmBeijing Capital

34h 40m

1 stop

ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,255

Cathay Pacific

Jun 24

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 25m

1 stop

PEK12:25 pmBeijing Capital

Sep 3

PEK7:25 amBeijing Capital

19h 55m

1 stop

ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,264

Cathay Pacific

Jul 9

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

37h 25m

1 stop

PEK6:25 pmBeijing Capital

Jul 16

PEK7:40 pmBeijing Capital

31h 40m

1 stop

ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,304

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Air Canada

Jun 16

ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 15m

1 stop

PEK4:55 pmBeijing Capital

Jun 24

PEK6:45 pmBeijing Capital

32h 56m

1 stop

ORD2:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,323

Air Canada

Jun 16

ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 15m

1 stop

PEK4:55 pmBeijing Capital

Jul 7

PEK6:45 pmBeijing Capital

28h 31m

2 stops

ORD10:16 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,326

Air Canada

Jun 16

ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 35m

2 stops

PEK4:55 pmBeijing Capital

Jun 24

PEK6:45 pmBeijing Capital

32h 56m

1 stop

ORD2:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,331

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Tue 6/23

4:00 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop36h 25m

Beijing Capital

Tue 9/1

4:40 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$1,255

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/8

8:48 am-8:15 pm

2 stops46h 27m

Beijing Capital

Wed 7/22

3:10 pm-4:51 am

2 stops26h 41m

$1,258

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/10

8:18 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops26h 42m

Beijing Capital

Fri 7/17

3:10 pm-4:51 am

2 stops26h 41m

$1,259

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

5:45 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop37h 30m

Beijing Capital

Fri 8/28

8:20 am-8:40 am

1 stop37h 20m

$1,260

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/24

4:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop31h 25m

Beijing Capital

Thu 9/3

7:25 am-2:20 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$1,264

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PKX

ORDPKX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/21

7:20 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop30h 40m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 11/12

1:25 am-2:30 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$1,457

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PKX

ORDPKX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/20

10:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 11/12

2:30 pm-11:05 am

1 stop34h 35m

$1,517

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ORD - PKX

ORDPKX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/3

8:25 pm-8:45 am

1 stop23h 20m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 8/13

7:50 pm-8:35 am

1 stop25h 45m

$1,518

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PKX

ORDPKX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/21

7:20 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop30h 40m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 11/11

1:25 am-2:30 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$1,520

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PKX

ORDPKX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/27

2:00 pm-8:45 am

1 stop29h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 8/10

7:50 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$1,526

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Beijing?

In general, May 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 $633. If you don’t want to visit Beijing in May, then you should wait until February to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $795.

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You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Beijing flight.

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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 25m 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 May 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 plane model from Chicago to Beijing?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Chicago and Beijing, the leading plane model is Boeing 777, making up 100.00% of the total bookings.
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 United Airlines, representing 29% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Cathay Pacific at 23%, Korean Air at 16%, and Air China at 9%.

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ANA	PriceFrom $633	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,216 reviews	Search ANA flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $899	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,346 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $1,104	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,217 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,110	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,827 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,167	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,751 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,592	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,095 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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