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 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.

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 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to China. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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.

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

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

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.

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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8:00 pm - 12:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

39h 35m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl

3:15 am - 4:10 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 55m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl

$908Royal Jordanian

Thu, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 13

6:50 pm - 12:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

39h 45m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl

3:15 am - 3:05 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl

$908Royal Jordanian

Sun, Jan 24 - Tue, Feb 16

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

29h 50m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

3:15 pm - 8:20 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 05m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$920ANA

Tue, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 16

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

29h 50m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

3:15 pm - 7:20 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 05m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$920ANA

Tue, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 9

7:00 am - 6:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

33h 35m1 stop Los Angeles

11:40 am - 10:59 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 19m1 stop Los Angeles

$956United Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Thu, Feb 11

7:25 am - 6:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

33h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

7:20 pm - 9:38 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 18m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$956United Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 10

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

20h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

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

31h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$964Cathay Pacific

Wed, Jan 13 - Sun, Mar 7

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

20h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

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

23h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$964Cathay Pacific

Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 7

1:00 pm - 9:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-HGH Hangzhou

30h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital

6:00 pm - 4:44 amHGH Hangzhou-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 44m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles

$1,000Air China

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

1:00 pm - 10:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital

5:00 pm - 12:15 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 15m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles

$1,005Air China

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

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

23h 56m1 stop Los Angeles

7:20 pm - 10:29 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

17h 09m1 stop San Francisco

$964United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

8:29 pm - 5:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

30h 56m1 stop San Francisco

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

23h 42m1 stop San Francisco

$964United Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

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

21h 25m1 stop San Francisco

7:20 pm - 4:34 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 14m1 stop San Francisco

$1,007Lufthansa

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

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

21h 25m1 stop San Francisco

11:40 am - 8:29 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 49m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$1,032Lufthansa

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

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

19h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:45 pm - 12:30 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,044Cathay Pacific

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

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

19h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:45 pm - 12:30 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,044Cathay Pacific

Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 6

7:00 am - 10:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

37h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital

9:10 pm - 1:15 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

54h 05m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles

$1,112Air China

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

7:00 am - 11:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-HGH Hangzhou

26h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital

9:00 pm - 5:58 amHGH Hangzhou-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

46h 58m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles

$1,119Air China

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

5:52 pm - 12:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

28h 23m2 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

$1,121ANA

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

5:52 pm - 8:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

36h 53m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

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

28h 05m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$1,121ANA

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 15

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ANA flights from Chicago to China

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ANA

Jan 26

ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 25m

1 stop

CAN1:50 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

Feb 23

CAN3:05 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

30h 15m

1 stop

ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$920

ANA

Jan 26

ORD6:18 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 32m

2 stops

CAN1:50 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

Feb 16

CAN3:05 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

30h 15m

1 stop

ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$924

ANA

Jan 25

ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 25m

1 stop

CAN1:50 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

Feb 22

CAN3:05 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

30h 15m

1 stop

ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$927

Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to China

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Feb 2

ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

39h 20m

1 stop

FOC7:30 pmFuzhou

Feb 16

FOC11:20 amFuzhou

39h 10m

1 stop

ORD12:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$964

Cathay Pacific

Nov 16

ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

39h 55m

1 stop

CSX8:05 pmChangsha Huanghua Intl

Dec 2

CSX9:15 pmChangsha Huanghua Intl

29h 15m

1 stop

ORD12:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$968

Cathay Pacific

Nov 16

ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 35m

1 stop

PEK10:45 amBeijing Capital

Apr 19

PEK7:25 amBeijing Capital

19h 30m

1 stop

ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$971

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/1

8:00 pm-12:35 am

1 stop39h 35m

Beijing Capital

Tue 4/13

3:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$908

ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/24

6:50 pm-12:35 am

1 stop39h 45m

Beijing Capital

Tue 2/16

3:15 am-3:05 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$908

ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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4:25 pm-12:15 pm

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Beijing Capital

Tue 3/16

3:15 pm-8:20 am

1 stop30h 05m

$920

ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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4:25 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/9

3:15 pm-7:20 am

1 stop30h 05m

$920

ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/26

7:00 am-6:35 am

1 stop33h 35m

Beijing Capital

Thu 2/11

11:40 am-10:59 pm

1 stop25h 19m

$956

ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/26

7:25 am-6:35 am

2 stops33h 10m

Beijing Capital

Wed 2/10

7:20 pm-9:38 am

2 stops28h 18m

$956

ChicagoBeijing

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/13

2:10 pm-12:55 am

1 stop20h 45m

Beijing Capital

Sun 3/7

7:30 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$964

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/1

2:10 pm-12:55 am

1 stop20h 45m

Beijing Capital

Sun 2/7

3:25 am-12:30 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$964

ChicagoHangzhou

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - HGH Hangzhou

ORDHGH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/26

1:00 pm-9:45 am

2 stops30h 45m

Hangzhou

Thu 12/3

6:00 pm-4:44 am

2 stops24h 44m

$1,000

ChicagoShanghai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/16

1:00 pm-10:15 am

2 stops31h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/23

5:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,005

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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 $1,076. 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 $1,090.

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 $1,246 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 $1,082 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$431
Fastest flight time	18h 50m
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The best one-way flight to China from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $431. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $908.

The fastest flight from Chicago to China takes 18h 50m

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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 1,338 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $719	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,465 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,463 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $844	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,536 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Delta	PriceFrom $874	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,697 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air China	PriceFrom $933	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 168 reviews	Search Air China flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $960	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,219 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,004	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,965 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,047	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,552 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,095	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,220 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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