How often are flights from Chicago to China delayed?

Historically, on average around 59% 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 110 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?

XiamenAir, SAUDIA, and Air China are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to China

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 49% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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 46% 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.

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

30h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

27h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$935Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 10

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

30h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

27h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$935Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 9

12:10 pm - 9:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl

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

21h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

$956Korean Air

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29

12:10 pm - 9:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl

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

21h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

$963Korean Air

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22

11:45 am - 6:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

28h 20m1 stop Istanbul

11:15 pm - 6:20 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 05m1 stop Istanbul

$995Turkish Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Thu, Feb 18

8:10 pm - 7:20 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

22h 10m1 stop Istanbul

8:50 am - 9:40 amCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 50m1 stop Istanbul

$1,018Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

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

40h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

8:20 am - 4:45 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 25m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$1,036ANA

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Oct 6

4:11 pm - 4:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

23h 29m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

5:25 pm - 12:59 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 34m1 stop San Francisco

$1,037United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

6:07 am - 3:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 18m1 stop San Francisco

7:20 pm - 11:27 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 07m1 stop San Francisco

$1,047United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Mar 2

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

40h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

8:20 am - 4:45 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 25m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$1,050ANA

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12:30 pm - 9:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

32h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

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

21h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,021Korean Air

Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Sep 5

12:30 pm - 9:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

32h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

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

21h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,021Korean Air

Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Sep 7

7:20 pm - 10:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

38h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:50 pm - 3:05 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,033Qatar Airways

Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Sep 9

7:20 pm - 10:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

38h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:50 pm - 3:05 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,040Qatar Airways

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1:58 pm - 4:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

25h 42m1 stop Los Angeles

12:00 pm - 8:33 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 33m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,047United Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Sep 3

8:04 pm - 3:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

30h 21m1 stop San Francisco

5:25 pm - 6:56 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 31m1 stop San Francisco

$1,047United Airlines

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11:50 am - 12:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

35h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita

3:10 pm - 8:40 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$1,073ANA

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Sep 9

11:50 am - 12:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

35h 10m1 stop Tokyo Narita

3:10 pm - 8:40 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$1,073ANA

Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Sep 7

4:00 pm - 3:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

10:30 pm - 2:20 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,086Cathay Pacific

Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Sep 7

4:00 pm - 1:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

7:25 am - 2:20 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,097Cathay Pacific

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Sep 9

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Sep 21

ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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Oct 6

SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 05m

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$1,050

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Sep 21

ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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Sep 9

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34h 35m

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SHA3:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 16

SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 35m

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ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,069

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Sep 30

ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m

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CTU11:30 pmChengdu

Oct 28

CTU7:00 amChengdu

26h 22m

2 stops

ORD8:22 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,094

Air China

Aug 11

ORD3:48 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 52m

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PEK4:40 amBeijing Capital

Sep 3

PEK5:25 pmBeijing Capital

18h 34m

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ORD10:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,096

Air China

Oct 19

ORD6:06 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 54m

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SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 28

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

44h 38m

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ORD6:08 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,109

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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$963

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11:45 am-6:05 am

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Thu 2/18

11:15 pm-6:20 pm

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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8:10 pm-7:20 am

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Guangzhou Baiyun

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1 stop37h 50m

$1,018

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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7:00 am-12:00 pm

2 stops40h 00m

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/6

8:20 am-4:45 am

2 stops33h 25m

$1,036

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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1 stop20h 34m

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Thu 10/22

6:07 am-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 18m

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Tue 3/2

7:20 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop18h 07m

$1,047

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/20

7:00 am-12:00 pm

2 stops40h 00m

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/6

8:20 am-4:45 am

2 stops33h 25m

$1,050

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, February 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 $1,093. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to China from Chicago during January instead. Flights to China in January, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $1,107.

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 $1,272 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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to China

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 August 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.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to China

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
ANA	PriceFrom $633	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,293 reviews	Search ANA flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $768	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,475 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $874	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,504 reviews	Search Delta flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $899	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,441 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air China	PriceFrom $980	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 160 reviews	Search Air China flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,004	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,893 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,039	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,085 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,047	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,513 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $1,065	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,222 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,110	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,885 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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