How often are flights from Chicago to China delayed?

Historically, on average around 55% of flights between Chicago and China have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 281 minutes.

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

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

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

United Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and ANA are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to China

What airlines fly to China?

Cathay Pacific, ANA and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from Chicago according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to China. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to China flights?

According to our data, Compass Airlines have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 39% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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 11 operators available for flights from Chicago to China as of November 2026.

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.

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4:00 pm - 1:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

31h 50m2 stops New York LaGuardia Tokyo Haneda

3:05 pm - 7:49 amCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 44m2 stops Tokyo Haneda New York John F Kennedy Intl

$936ANA

Tue, Feb 16 - Thu, Feb 25

4:00 pm - 1:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

31h 50m2 stops New York LaGuardia Tokyo Haneda

3:05 pm - 7:49 amCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 44m2 stops Tokyo Haneda New York John F Kennedy Intl

$936ANA

Mon, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 25

11:10 am - 9:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

32h 15m1 stop Incheon Intl

1:30 am - 8:30 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

$945Korean Air

Thu, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 15

11:10 am - 9:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

32h 15m1 stop Incheon Intl

1:30 am - 8:30 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

$947Korean Air

Sun, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 12

4:15 pm - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

32h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:45 pm - 2:20 pmTAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$954Cathay Pacific

Wed, May 12 - Wed, Jul 21

2:10 pm - 10:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

30h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

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

19h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$954Cathay Pacific

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 23

7:20 pm - 3:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

30h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:45 am - 3:05 pmPKX Beijing Daxing Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$961Qatar Airways

Sun, Apr 25 - Mon, May 3

6:50 pm - 2:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

29h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:25 am - 2:30 pmPKX Beijing Daxing Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$961Qatar Airways

Sun, Jan 24 - Tue, Feb 16

8:15 pm - 5:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

31h 10m1 stop San Francisco

7:20 pm - 11:05 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

17h 45m1 stop San Francisco

$964United Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 16

3:35 pm - 6:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

25h 00m1 stop Los Angeles

7:20 pm - 11:15 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

17h 55m1 stop San Francisco

$964United Airlines

Thu, Dec 31 - Thu, Jan 21

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4:39 pm - 6:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

23h 56m1 stop Los Angeles

11:40 am - 5:00 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 20m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,014United Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 23

3:47 pm - 6:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

24h 48m1 stop Los Angeles

7:20 pm - 10:59 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

17h 39m1 stop San Francisco

$1,014United Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 15

6:29 am - 12:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 11m2 stops Los Angeles Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

1:45 am - 4:55 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 10m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$1,043Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Dec 6

2:10 pm - 11:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

7:10 am - 12:30 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,044Cathay Pacific

Wed, Nov 18 - Fri, Nov 27

2:10 pm - 10:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

30h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

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

23h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,044Cathay Pacific

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Dec 1

6:29 am - 12:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 11m2 stops Los Angeles Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

4:55 pm - 5:02 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 07m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Los Angeles

$1,050Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Dec 7

10:25 am - 10:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital

9:10 pm - 5:20 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

46h 10m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles

$1,062Air China

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 25

10:25 am - 10:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital

9:30 am - 5:20 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 50m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles

$1,079Air China

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

4:25 pm - 1:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 50m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

2:35 am - 7:20 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 45m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$1,105ANA

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

4:25 pm - 1:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 50m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

8:35 am - 7:20 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 45m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$1,105ANA

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Dec 7

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ANA flights from Chicago to China

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ANA

Feb 15

ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 25m

1 stop

CAN1:50 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

Feb 25

CAN3:05 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

31h 59m

2 stops

ORD9:04 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$936

ANA

Jan 25

ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 50m

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PEK12:15 pmBeijing Capital

Mar 22

PEK3:15 pmBeijing Capital

30h 05m

1 stop

ORD8:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$948

ANA

Feb 4

ORD10:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 45m

1 stop

PEK12:15 pmBeijing Capital

Feb 18

PEK8:25 amBeijing Capital

19h 25m

1 stop

ORD1:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$951

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Cathay Pacific

Feb 9

ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 35m

1 stop

PEK10:45 amBeijing Capital

Feb 23

PEK7:30 amBeijing Capital

19h 00m

1 stop

ORD12:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$954

Cathay Pacific

Jan 18

ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 55m

1 stop

FOC10:05 amFuzhou

Mar 8

FOC8:45 pmFuzhou

29h 45m

1 stop

ORD12:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$964

Cathay Pacific

May 11

ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 10m

1 stop

PEK5:25 pmBeijing Capital

Jun 15

PEK12:05 pmBeijing Capital

39h 15m

1 stop

ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$967

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

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Tue 2/16

4:00 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 2/25

3:05 pm-7:49 am

2 stops30h 44m

$936

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/15

4:00 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 2/25

3:05 pm-7:49 am

2 stops30h 44m

$936

ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/11

11:10 am-9:25 am

1 stop32h 15m

Beijing Capital

Mon 2/15

1:30 am-8:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

$945

ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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11:10 am-9:25 am

1 stop32h 15m

Beijing Capital

Sat 12/12

1:30 am-8:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

$947

ChicagoQingdao

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

ORDTAO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/12

4:15 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 7/21

2:45 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$954

ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/9

2:10 pm-10:45 am

1 stop30h 35m

Beijing Capital

Tue 2/23

7:30 am-12:30 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$954

ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

ORDPKX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/25

7:20 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop30h 40m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 5/3

1:45 am-3:05 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$961

ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

ORDPKX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/24

6:50 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop29h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 2/16

1:25 am-2:30 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$961

ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/7

8:15 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop31h 10m

Beijing Capital

Tue 2/16

7:20 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$964

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ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/31

3:35 pm-6:35 am

1 stop25h 00m

Beijing Capital

Thu 1/21

7:20 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$964

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, January 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 $1,072. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to China from Chicago during February instead. Flights to China in February, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $1,088.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to China from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to China for around $1,289 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to China from Chicago for as low as $1,122 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$479
Fastest flight time	19h 15m
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The best one-way flight to China from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $479. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $936.

The fastest flight from Chicago to China takes 19h 15m

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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 11 operators available for flights from Chicago to China as of November 2026.
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.

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ANA	PriceFrom $633	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,341 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $719	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,487 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,468 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $844	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,543 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $960	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,218 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,047	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,554 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,053	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,724 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,095	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,234 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom $1,109	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 168 reviews	Search Air China flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,226	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,894 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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