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 00m.

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.

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

Flights via Incheon (ICN) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $898.

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

Flights connecting via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 20h 10m.

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 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Beijing. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Beijing on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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 5 as of October 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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8:15 pm - 4:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

30h 00m1 stop Istanbul

12:50 am - 10:00 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$888Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 9

9:15 pm - 5:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

41h 55m1 stop Istanbul

12:50 am - 10:00 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$888Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 17

4:25 pm - 12:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

29h 50m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

3:15 pm - 5:05 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 50m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$930ANA

Mon, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 16

6:18 pm - 12:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

27h 57m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

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

36h 55m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$931ANA

Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Feb 24

2:10 pm - 12:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

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

37h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$942Cathay Pacific

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Dec 6

3:10 pm - 1:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

21h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:35 am - 1:55 pmPKX Beijing Daxing Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$955Cathay Pacific

Wed, Mar 17 - Mon, Apr 12

12:20 pm - 9:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

32h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl

1:30 am - 9:40 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

$966Korean Air

Mon, Mar 29 - Wed, Mar 31

11:10 am - 10:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

21h 05m1 stop Incheon Intl

2:15 pm - 8:30 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 15m1 stop Incheon Intl

$966Korean Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 23

1:00 pm - 6:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

27h 35m1 stop Los Angeles

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

25h 53m1 stop San Francisco

$1,090United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

6:00 am - 5:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

21h 25m1 stop San Francisco

7:20 pm - 5:25 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 05m1 stop San Francisco

$1,090United Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 2

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4:15 pm - 12:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

31h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

3:25 am - 12:30 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$955Cathay Pacific

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 4

4:15 pm - 5:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

36h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

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

31h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$955Cathay Pacific

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 10

4:15 pm - 3:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

34h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

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

19h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$956Cathay Pacific

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 10

6:55 pm - 11:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

28h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

12:55 pm - 6:05 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 10m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Los Angeles

$1,048Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 10

6:55 pm - 11:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

28h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

12:55 pm - 6:05 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 10m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Los Angeles

$1,078Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 10

8:30 pm - 11:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

50h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

12:55 pm - 5:02 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 07m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Los Angeles

$1,085Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Nov 5

9:40 pm - 3:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

28h 45m1 stop San Francisco

11:40 am - 8:34 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 54m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,090United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Nov 5

9:40 pm - 3:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

28h 45m1 stop San Francisco

11:40 am - 12:45 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,094United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Nov 5

7:00 am - 12:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

40h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

8:25 am - 5:20 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 55m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$1,141ANA

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Nov 5

5:35 pm - 12:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

29h 40m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

3:15 pm - 5:20 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 05m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$1,148ANA

Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 9

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Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to Beijing

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Cathay Pacific

Nov 25

ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 45m

1 stop

PEK12:55 amBeijing Capital

Dec 6

PEK12:55 pmBeijing Capital

37h 35m

1 stop

ORD12:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$942

Cathay Pacific

Mar 18

ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 45m

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PEK12:55 amBeijing Capital

Mar 28

PEK12:05 pmBeijing Capital

38h 50m

1 stop

ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$955

Cathay Pacific

Mar 25

ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 35m

1 stop

PEK10:45 amBeijing Capital

Apr 7

PEK12:05 pmBeijing Capital

38h 50m

1 stop

ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$956

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Beijing

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Turkish Airlines

Nov 7

ORD9:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 00m

1 stop

PEK4:15 pmBeijing Capital

Nov 21

PEK6:40 amBeijing Capital

41h 20m

1 stop

ORD10:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$888

Turkish Airlines

Dec 31

ORD11:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 15m

1 stop

PEK7:00 amBeijing Capital

Jan 18

PEK8:40 amBeijing Capital

39h 20m

1 stop

ORD10:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$889

Turkish Airlines

Nov 3

ORD9:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 00m

1 stop

PEK4:15 pmBeijing Capital

Nov 16

PEK12:50 amBeijing Capital

31h 30m

1 stop

ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$896

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/16

8:15 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Beijing Capital

Wed 12/9

12:50 am-10:00 am

1 stop23h 10m

$888

ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/5

9:15 pm-5:10 am

1 stop41h 55m

Beijing Capital

Tue 11/17

12:50 am-10:00 am

1 stop23h 10m

$888

ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/1

4:25 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/16

3:15 pm-5:05 am

2 stops26h 50m

$930

ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/12

6:18 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops27h 57m

Beijing Capital

Wed 2/24

8:25 am-7:20 am

1 stop36h 55m

$931

ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/25

2:10 pm-12:55 am

1 stop20h 45m

Beijing Capital

Sun 12/6

12:55 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop37h 35m

$942

ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

ORDPKX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/17

3:10 pm-1:40 am

1 stop21h 30m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 4/12

2:35 am-1:55 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$955

ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/29

12:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 20m

Beijing Capital

Wed 3/31

1:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop21h 10m

$966

ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/4

11:10 am-10:15 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Beijing Capital

Mon 11/23

2:15 pm-8:30 am

1 stop32h 15m

$966

ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/10

1:00 pm-6:35 am

1 stop27h 35m

Beijing Capital

Thu 11/12

7:20 pm-7:13 am

1 stop25h 53m

$1,090

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ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/18

6:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Beijing Capital

Wed 12/2

7:20 pm-5:25 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,090

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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 $1,092 to $1,198.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $888.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Beijing?

In general, January 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 $1,039. If you don’t want to visit Beijing in January, then you should wait until October to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,071.

How have Chicago to Beijing flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Chicago to Beijing flights are approximately 3% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$492
Fastest flight time	20h 20m
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The best one-way flight to Beijing from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $492. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Beijing found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $888.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Beijing takes 20h 20m

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Beijing. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Beijing.

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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 5 as of October 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 38% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are United Airlines at 23%, Korean Air at 16%, and Turkish Airlines at 7%.

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ANA	PriceFrom $633	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,326 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $719	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,389 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $941	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,522 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $965	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,218 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,415	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,782 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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