How long is the flight from China to Illinois?

The flight from China to Illinois depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Shanghai (a popular airport in China) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Illinois), then the flight time is 19h 50m on average. If you fly from Beijing (another popular airport in China) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 21h.

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

Qatar Airways, Korean Air, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from China to Illinois

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

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

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

The number of operators available for flights from China to Illinois is 2 as of April 2026.

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

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 China to Illinois.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Illinois can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Illinois. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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3:00 pm - 8:35 am

PVG

ORD

30h 35m

1 stop

2:00 pm - 12:55 pm

ORD

PVG

33h 55m

1 stop

$973Etihad Airways

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 21

3:00 pm - 8:35 am

PVG

ORD

30h 35m

1 stop

2:00 pm - 12:55 pm

ORD

PVG

33h 55m

1 stop

$990Etihad Airways

Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 20

3:00 pm - 3:40 pm

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ORD

37h 40m

1 stop

9:10 pm - 12:55 pm

ORD

PVG

26h 45m

1 stop

$1,005Etihad Airways

Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Jul 15

12:35 am - 4:35 pm

PVG

ORD

29h 00m

1 stop

7:20 pm - 4:55 pm

ORD

PVG

32h 35m

1 stop

$1,015Qatar Airways

Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 24

8:20 am - 8:40 am

PEK

ORD

37h 20m

1 stop

4:25 pm - 12:15 pm

ORD

PEK

29h 50m

1 stop

$1,050ANA

Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Nov 27

1:30 am - 9:40 am

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ORD

21h 10m

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11:15 am - 9:25 am

ORD

PEK

32h 10m

1 stop

$1,059Korean Air

Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Nov 7

1:30 am - 9:40 am

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ORD

21h 10m

1 stop

12:30 pm - 9:30 pm

ORD

PEK

20h 00m

1 stop

$1,060Korean Air

Sat, Jun 6 - Sun, Aug 23

12:20 am - 3:45 pm

CAN

ORD

28h 25m

1 stop

8:35 pm - 10:00 pm

ORD

CAN

36h 25m

1 stop

$1,224Emirates

Sun, May 17 - Mon, May 25

12:20 am - 3:45 pm

CAN

ORD

28h 25m

1 stop

8:35 pm - 10:00 pm

ORD

CAN

36h 25m

1 stop

$1,308Emirates

Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Aug 29

10:30 pm - 1:55 pm

SHA

ORD

28h 25m

1 stop

4:00 pm - 12:05 pm

ORD

SHA

31h 05m

1 stop

$1,373Cathay Pacific

Sun, Jun 7 - Sun, Aug 23

Korean Air flights from China to Illinois

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Korean Air

Jun 6

PEK1:30 amBeijing Capital

21h 10m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 7

ORD11:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

PEK9:25 amBeijing Capital

$1,059

Korean Air

Jun 6

PEK1:30 amBeijing Capital

21h 10m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 23

ORD12:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 00m

1 stop

PEK9:30 pmBeijing Capital

$1,060

Korean Air

May 18

PEK1:30 amBeijing Capital

21h 10m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 25

ORD12:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 00m

1 stop

PEK9:30 pmBeijing Capital

$1,072

Etihad Airways flights from China to Illinois

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Etihad Airways

May 7

PVG3:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

30h 35m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

May 21

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 55m

1 stop

PVG12:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$973

Etihad Airways

May 7

PVG3:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

30h 35m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

May 20

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 55m

1 stop

PVG12:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$990

Etihad Airways

May 19

PVG3:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

30h 35m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

May 26

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 55m

1 stop

PVG12:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,004

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/7

3:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop30h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/21

2:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$973

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/7

3:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop30h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/20

2:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$990

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/17

3:00 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop37h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/15

9:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$1,005

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/13

12:35 am-4:35 pm

1 stop29h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

7:20 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$1,015

BeijingChicago

PEK - ORD

PEKORD

Beijing Capital

Wed 9/9

8:20 am-8:40 am

1 stop37h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/27

4:25 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$1,050

BeijingChicago

PEK - ORD

PEKORD

Beijing Capital

Sat 6/6

1:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop21h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/7

11:15 am-9:25 am

1 stop32h 10m

$1,059

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BeijingChicago

PEK - ORD

PEKORD

Beijing Capital

Sat 6/6

1:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop21h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/23

12:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,060

GuangzhouChicago

CAN - ORD

CANORD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 5/17

12:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/25

8:35 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$1,224

GuangzhouChicago

CAN - ORD

CANORD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 7/4

12:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/29

8:35 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$1,308

ShanghaiChicago

SHA - ORD

SHAORD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/7

10:30 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/23

4:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$1,373

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Frequently asked questions about flying from China to Illinois

When did momondo last update prices for flights from China to Illinois?
Prices for flights from China to Illinois are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from China to Illinois?
The number of operators available for flights from China to Illinois is 2 as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from China to Illinois?
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 China to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Illinois can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Illinois. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from China to Illinois

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
ANA	PriceFrom $1,007	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,163 reviews		Search ANA flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,177	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,893 reviews		Search Lufthansa flights

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