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

Cathay Pacific, Air Canada, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from China to Chicago

What airlines fly to Chicago?

ANA, Cathay Pacific and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from China according to our data. ANA is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Chicago?

Average flight duration from China to Chicago depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Guangzhou to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 17h 15m on average, while flying from Beijing to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 21h on average. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most popular airport in Chicago.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from China to Chicago?

Prices for flights from China to Chicago are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from China to Chicago?

As of August 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from China to Chicago.

How old do you have to be to fly from China to Chicago?

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 China to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Chicago 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from China to Chicago

10:10 am - 2:25 pmCAN-ORD

17h 15m1 stop

4:00 pm - 9:05 pmORD-CAN

40h 05m1 stop

$731Cathay Pacific

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Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 6

8:55 am - 3:00 pmSZX-ORD

43h 05m2 stops

3:45 pm - 11:25 pmORD-SZX

42h 40m2 stops

$791Air Canada

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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30

12:40 pm - 9:30 amCAN-ORD

33h 50m1 stop

11:25 am - 12:05 pmORD-CAN

34h 40m1 stop

$982Korean Air

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Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Feb 19

11:10 am - 9:30 amPVG-ORD

35h 20m1 stop

12:10 pm - 12:25 pmORD-PVG

35h 15m1 stop

$982Korean Air

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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8

11:40 am - 7:40 pmPEK-ORD

22h 00m2 stops

2:40 pm - 6:35 amORD-PEK

25h 55m2 stops

$1,060United Airlines

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Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 22

12:00 pm - 6:53 pmPEK-ORD

19h 53m1 stop

8:45 am - 4:45 amORD-PEK

31h 00m2 stops

$1,073United Airlines

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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20

1:35 am - 2:55 pmPVG-ORD

26h 20m1 stop

5:45 pm - 12:35 amORD-PVG

17h 50m1 stop

$1,113ANA

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Wed, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 8

1:35 pm - 8:40 amSHA-ORD

32h 05m1 stop

5:45 pm - 12:15 pmORD-SHA

29h 30m1 stop

$1,125ANA

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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8

5:30 pm - 12:04 pmPVG-ORD

31h 34m2 stops

7:00 am - 3:20 pmORD-PVG

18h 20m1 stop

$1,153Delta

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Mon, Sep 8 - Mon, Nov 10

3:45 pm - 9:34 pmPVG-ORD

18h 49m1 stop

1:35 pm - 3:20 pmORD-PVG

35h 45m1 stop

$1,160Delta

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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Nov 15

Cathay Pacific flights from China to Chicago

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on China to Chicago flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

Oct 2

CAN10:10 amGuangzhou Baiyun

17h 15m

1 stop

ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 6

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

40h 05m

1 stop

CAN9:05 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

$731

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Cathay Pacific

Sep 10

CAN10:10 amGuangzhou Baiyun

17h 15m

1 stop

ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 17

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 55m

1 stop

CAN8:55 amGuangzhou Baiyun

$1,078

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Cathay Pacific

Sep 10

CAN10:10 amGuangzhou Baiyun

17h 15m

1 stop

ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 17

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

40h 05m

1 stop

CAN9:05 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

$1,079

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Lufthansa flights from China to Chicago

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Lufthansa

Nov 12

PVG12:10 amShanghai Pu Dong

32h 15m

1 stop

ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

May 2

ORD9:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 25m

2 stops

PVG3:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,318

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Lufthansa

Aug 22

PEK1:25 pmBeijing Capital

35h 30m

2 stops

ORD11:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 22

ORD3:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 10m

1 stop

PEK11:45 amBeijing Capital

$1,522

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Lufthansa

Aug 22

PEK1:25 pmBeijing Capital

35h 30m

2 stops

ORD11:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 22

ORD10:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 15m

2 stops

PEK11:45 amBeijing Capital

$1,569

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GuangzhouChicago

CAN - ORD

CANORD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 10/2

10:10 am-2:25 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/6

4:00 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop40h 05m

$731

ShenzhenChicago

SZX - ORD

SZXORD

Shenzhen

Tue 9/23

8:55 am-3:00 pm

2 stops43h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/30

3:45 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops42h 40m

$791

GuangzhouChicago

CAN - ORD

CANORD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 9/16

12:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop33h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

11:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$982

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/4

11:10 am-9:30 am

1 stop35h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

12:10 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop35h 15m

$982

BeijingChicago

PEK - ORD

PEKORD

Beijing Capital

Thu 11/20

11:40 am-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/22

2:40 pm-6:35 am

2 stops25h 55m

$1,060

BeijingChicago

PEK - ORD

PEKORD

Beijing Capital

Sat 9/13

12:00 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop19h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/20

8:45 am-4:45 am

2 stops31h 00m

$1,073

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/3

1:35 am-2:55 pm

1 stop26h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

5:45 pm-12:35 am

1 stop17h 50m

$1,113

ShanghaiChicago

SHA - ORD

SHAORD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/4

1:35 pm-8:40 am

1 stop32h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

5:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$1,125

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/8

5:30 pm-12:04 pm

2 stops31h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

7:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$1,153

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/13

3:45 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop18h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/15

1:35 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$1,160

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,275. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from China to Chicago for around $1,509.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the morning. Flights from China to Chicago during this time can be as low as $1,316. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $2,272.

What is the cheapest China to Chicago flight route?

Fly from Shanghai Pu Dong to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best China - Chicago flight prices

What cabin class options are available on China to Chicago flights?

There are 1 cabin classes available to choose from on China to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on China to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a China to Chicago flight.

Cheap China to Chicago flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found	$448
Fastest flight time	16h 45m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Chicago	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Chicago from China in the past 72 hours is $448. The best round-trip flight deal from China to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $731.

The fastest flight from China to Chicago takes 16h 45m

There are no direct flights from China to Chicago. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Guangzhou Baiyun Airport - Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, Shanghai Pu Dong Airport - Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Dalian Airport - Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

There is 1 airport near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from China to Chicago?
Prices for flights from China to Chicago are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from China to Chicago?
As of August 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from China to Chicago.
How old do you have to be to fly from China to Chicago?
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 China to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Chicago 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 China to Chicago

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Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $825	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 968 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $988	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,021	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,916 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,098	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 933 reviews	Search ANA flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,177	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,322 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,181	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,985 reviews	Search Delta flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,215	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 106 reviews	Search China Southern flights

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