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 07m.

What airlines fly to Beijing?

United Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Air Canada are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Beijing from Chicago according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 34% 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 airport is the most popular layover for flights between Chicago and Beijing?

Hong Kong (HKG) was the most common stop: 39% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

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

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 offers the lowest fares from Chicago to Beijing?

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

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 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.

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.

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 $1,573 to $1,281. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,257.

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7:50 pm - 12:00 pm

ORD

PEK

27h 10m

2 stops

8:20 am - 4:45 am

PEK

ORD

33h 25m

2 stops

$1,257ANA

Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 10

5:45 pm - 8:15 pm

ORD

PEK

37h 30m

1 stop

3:15 pm - 5:05 am

PEK

ORD

27h 50m

2 stops

$1,258ANA

Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Nov 14

6:00 pm - 8:15 pm

ORD

PEK

37h 15m

2 stops

8:20 am - 2:55 pm

PEK

ORD

19h 35m

1 stop

$1,259ANA

Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 21

7:50 pm - 12:00 pm

ORD

PEK

27h 10m

2 stops

3:15 pm - 5:05 am

PEK

ORD

27h 50m

2 stops

$1,262ANA

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Nov 14

3:00 pm - 4:40 am

ORD

PEK

24h 40m

1 stop

5:25 pm - 12:59 am

PEK

ORD

20h 34m

1 stop

$1,267United Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 7

4:00 pm - 1:25 am

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PEK

20h 25m

1 stop

7:40 pm - 2:20 pm

PEK

ORD

31h 40m

1 stop

$1,268Cathay Pacific

Sat, Jul 25 - Thu, Aug 27

4:00 pm - 1:25 am

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PEK

20h 25m

1 stop

7:25 am - 2:20 pm

PEK

ORD

19h 55m

1 stop

$1,272Cathay Pacific

Fri, Jun 19 - Thu, Jul 2

6:50 pm - 2:10 pm

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PKX

29h 20m

1 stop

6:15 pm - 2:30 pm

PKX

ORD

34h 15m

1 stop

$1,413Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

7:20 pm - 3:00 pm

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PKX

30h 40m

1 stop

1:45 am - 3:05 pm

PKX

ORD

26h 20m

1 stop

$1,417Qatar Airways

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8

1:30 pm - 8:05 pm

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PKX

41h 35m

3 stops

9:25 pm - 5:34 pm

PKX

ORD

57h 09m

3 stops

$1,445SAUDIA

Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Mar 22

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Aug 28

ORD7:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 10m

2 stops

PEK12:00 pmBeijing Capital

Sep 10

PEK8:20 amBeijing Capital

33h 25m

2 stops

ORD4:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,257

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Aug 23

ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

37h 30m

1 stop

PEK8:15 pmBeijing Capital

Nov 14

PEK3:15 pmBeijing Capital

27h 50m

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ORD5:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,258

ANA

Sep 5

ORD6:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

37h 15m

2 stops

PEK8:15 pmBeijing Capital

Sep 21

PEK8:20 amBeijing Capital

19h 35m

1 stop

ORD2:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,259

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Cathay Pacific

Jul 25

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 25m

1 stop

PEK1:25 amBeijing Capital

Aug 27

PEK7:40 pmBeijing Capital

31h 40m

1 stop

ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,268

Cathay Pacific

Jun 19

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 25m

1 stop

PEK1:25 amBeijing Capital

Jul 2

PEK7:25 amBeijing Capital

19h 55m

1 stop

ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,272

Cathay Pacific

Aug 23

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 35m

1 stop

PKX1:35 amBeijing Daxing Intl

Nov 10

PKX2:35 amBeijing Daxing Intl

24h 20m

1 stop

ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,278

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8:20 am-4:45 am

2 stops33h 25m

$1,257

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ORD - PEK

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Sun 8/23

5:45 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop37h 30m

Beijing Capital

Sat 11/14

3:15 pm-5:05 am

2 stops27h 50m

$1,258

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ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

6:00 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops37h 15m

Beijing Capital

Mon 9/21

8:20 am-2:55 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$1,259

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Sat 8/29

7:50 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Beijing Capital

Sat 11/14

3:15 pm-5:05 am

2 stops27h 50m

$1,262

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ORD - PEK

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/29

3:00 pm-4:40 am

1 stop24h 40m

Beijing Capital

Mon 9/7

5:25 pm-12:59 am

1 stop20h 34m

$1,267

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ORD - PEK

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/25

4:00 pm-1:25 am

1 stop20h 25m

Beijing Capital

Thu 8/27

7:40 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,268

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Fri 6/19

4:00 pm-1:25 am

1 stop20h 25m

Beijing Capital

Thu 7/2

7:25 am-2:20 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$1,272

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ORD - PKX

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/4

6:50 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop29h 20m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 11/18

6:15 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop34h 15m

$1,413

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PKX

ORDPKX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/25

7:20 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop30h 40m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 9/8

1:45 am-3:05 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$1,417

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ORD - PKX

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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1:30 pm-8:05 pm

3 stops41h 35m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 3/22

9:25 pm-5:34 pm

3 stops57h 09m

$1,445

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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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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.
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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 21%, Korean Air at 17%, and Air China at 10%.

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ANA	PriceFrom $633	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,211 reviews	Search ANA flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $899	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,336 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 1,825 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,167	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,736 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,592	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,065 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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