Cheap flights from Chicago to Nanjing from $554

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7:06 pm - 3:30 pmORD-NKG
31h 24m2 stops
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4:45 pm - 11:59 amNKG-ORD
32h 14m2 stops
$1,035
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
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7:06 pm - 11:30 amORD-NKG
27h 24m2 stops
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4:45 pm - 11:10 amNKG-ORD
31h 25m3 stops
$1,064
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
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12:46 pm - 11:30 amORD-NKG
33h 44m3 stops
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4:45 pm - 10:42 amNKG-ORD
30h 57m3 stops
$1,105
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
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7:06 pm - 5:30 pmORD-NKG
33h 24m2 stops
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2:05 am - 7:50 pmNKG-ORD
30h 45m2 stops
$1,145
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Sat, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 19
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12:46 pm - 11:50 amORD-NKG
34h 04m3 stops
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2:05 am - 7:50 pmNKG-ORD
30h 45m2 stops
$1,170
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Sat, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 19
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8:50 am - 10:05 amORD-NKG
36h 15m2 stops
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5:10 pm - 6:50 pmNKG-ORD
39h 40m2 stops
$1,312Air China
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Fri, Aug 29 - Sat, Nov 8
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7:18 pm - 10:05 pmORD-NKG
37h 47m2 stops
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2:15 pm - 1:00 pmNKG-ORD
36h 45m1 stop
$1,479Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Aug 17 - Sat, Nov 8
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 10:05 pmORD-NKG
41h 05m1 stop
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2:15 pm - 1:00 pmNKG-ORD
36h 45m1 stop
$1,593Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Aug 17 - Sat, Nov 8
China Southern Logo
6:50 pm - 10:30 amORD-NKG
50h 40m3 stops
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1:45 pm - 6:01 amNKG-ORD
29h 16m2 stops
$6,961China Southern
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Mon, Sep 1 - Wed, Oct 8
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6:15 pm - 11:05 pmMDW-NKG
39h 50m2 stops
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7:25 am - 12:28 pmNKG-MDW
42h 03m2 stops
$42,212Delta
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20

Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to Nanjing

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Chicago to Nanjing flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Aug 17
ORD7:18 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
37h 47m
2 stops
NKG10:05 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
Nov 8
NKG2:15 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
36h 45m
1 stop
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Cathay Pacific
Aug 17
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
41h 05m
1 stop
NKG10:05 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
Nov 8
NKG2:15 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
36h 45m
1 stop
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Cathay Pacific
Aug 29
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 10m
2 stops
NKG1:00 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
Nov 8
NKG2:15 pmNanjing Lukou Intl
36h 45m
1 stop
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Nanjing that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
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ChicagoNanjing

ORD - NKG

ORDNKG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/13

7:06 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops31h 24m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 9/20

4:45 pm-11:59 am

2 stops32h 14m

$1,035

ChicagoNanjing

ORD - NKG

ORDNKG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/13

7:06 pm-11:30 am

2 stops27h 24m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 9/20

4:45 pm-11:10 am

3 stops31h 25m

$1,064

ChicagoNanjing

ORD - NKG

ORDNKG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/13

12:46 pm-11:30 am

3 stops33h 44m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 9/20

4:45 pm-10:42 am

3 stops30h 57m

$1,105

ChicagoNanjing

ORD - NKG

ORDNKG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/13

7:06 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops33h 24m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 9/19

2:05 am-7:50 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$1,145

ChicagoNanjing

ORD - NKG

ORDNKG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/13

12:46 pm-11:50 am

3 stops34h 04m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 9/19

2:05 am-7:50 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$1,170

ChicagoNanjing

ORD - NKG

ORDNKG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/29

8:50 am-10:05 am

2 stops36h 15m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 11/8

5:10 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops39h 40m

$1,312

ChicagoNanjing

ORD - NKG

ORDNKG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/17

7:18 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops37h 47m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 11/8

2:15 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop36h 45m

$1,479

ChicagoNanjing

ORD - NKG

ORDNKG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/17

4:00 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop41h 05m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 11/8

2:15 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop36h 45m

$1,593

ChicagoNanjing

ORD - NKG

ORDNKG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/1

6:50 pm-10:30 am

3 stops50h 40m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Wed 10/8

1:45 pm-6:01 am

2 stops29h 16m

$6,961

ChicagoNanjing

MDW - NKG

MDWNKG

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/13

6:15 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops39h 50m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 9/20

7:25 am-12:28 pm

2 stops42h 03m

$42,212

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Nanjing?

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to Nanjing is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for Nanjing on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $1,413. The most expensive day to fly to Nanjing is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $2,083.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Nanjing?

Flying to Nanjing from Chicago in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,439 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,660.

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Best Price Found

$554

Fastest flight time

23h 35m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Nanjing

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Nanjing from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $554. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Nanjing found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,035.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Nanjing takes 23h 35m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Nanjing. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport and Chicago Midway Airport - Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Nanjing: Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG)

  • How far is Chicago to Nanjing Lukou Intl by plane?

    Nanjing Lukou Intl is 7054.5 mi away from Chicago. Typically, this will take 23h 35m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.


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