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 Guangzhou (a popular airport in China) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Illinois), then the flight time is 16h 40m on average. If you fly from Shanghai (another popular airport in China) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 22h 59m.

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

Cathay Pacific, Emirates, and United Airlines 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 1 as of June 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.

$596 Cheap Flights from China to Illinois in 2026

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6:15 pm - 7:55 am

PVG

ORD

27h 40m

1 stop

1:10 pm - 9:15 am

ORD

PVG

30h 05m

1 stop

$1,037Etihad Airways

Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 1

10:15 am - 12:55 pm

CAN

ORD

16h 40m

1 stop

2:35 pm - 9:00 pm

ORD

CAN

40h 25m

1 stop

$1,046Cathay Pacific

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11

6:45 pm - 10:16 am

PEK

ORD

28h 31m

2 stops

3:40 pm - 4:55 pm

ORD

PEK

36h 15m

1 stop

$1,087Air Canada

Tue, Jul 7 - Sun, Aug 2

6:45 pm - 10:16 am

PEK

ORD

28h 31m

2 stops

8:45 am - 4:55 pm

ORD

PEK

43h 10m

2 stops

$1,090Air Canada

Tue, Jul 7 - Sat, Aug 1

8:30 am - 5:05 am

PVG

ORD

34h 35m

2 stops

4:25 pm - 1:15 am

ORD

PVG

18h 50m

1 stop

$1,143ANA

Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 1

8:55 pm - 9:25 am

PVG

ORD

26h 30m

2 stops

9:30 pm - 6:55 pm

ORD

PVG

31h 25m

1 stop

$1,159United Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 29

8:55 pm - 12:58 am

PVG

ORD

18h 03m

1 stop

7:15 am - 6:55 pm

ORD

PVG

21h 40m

2 stops

$1,166United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

1:15 pm - 8:30 am

CAN

ORD

33h 15m

1 stop

12:20 pm - 11:30 am

ORD

CAN

34h 10m

1 stop

$1,245Korean Air

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, May 5

1:15 pm - 8:30 am

CAN

ORD

33h 15m

1 stop

11:25 am - 12:05 pm

ORD

CAN

34h 40m

1 stop

$1,257Korean Air

Tue, Dec 1 - Sun, Feb 14

1:40 pm - 7:20 am

SHA

ORD

31h 40m

1 stop

4:25 pm - 12:25 pm

ORD

SHA

30h 00m

1 stop

$1,358ANA

Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 1

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EVA Air

Dec 4

CAN11:25 amGuangzhou Baiyun

22h 10m

1 stop

ORD7:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 12

ORD11:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 45m

1 stop

CAN10:15 amGuangzhou Baiyun

$1,182

EVA Air

Dec 4

CAN11:25 amGuangzhou Baiyun

22h 10m

1 stop

ORD7:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 13

ORD11:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 45m

1 stop

CAN10:15 amGuangzhou Baiyun

$1,189

EVA Air

Dec 6

CAN11:25 amGuangzhou Baiyun

22h 10m

1 stop

ORD7:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 13

ORD11:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 45m

1 stop

CAN10:15 amGuangzhou Baiyun

$1,230

Korean Air flights from China to Illinois

Our best Korean Air deals on China to Illinois flight tickets

Korean Air

Nov 10

CAN1:15 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

33h 15m

1 stop

ORD8:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

May 5

ORD12:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 10m

1 stop

CAN11:30 amGuangzhou Baiyun

$1,245

Korean Air

Dec 1

CAN1:15 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

33h 15m

1 stop

ORD8:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 11

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 40m

1 stop

CAN12:05 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

$1,257

Korean Air

Jun 17

PEK1:30 amBeijing Capital

24h 16m

2 stops

MDW12:46 pmChicago Midway

Jul 1

MDW9:54 amChicago Midway

22h 36m

2 stops

PEK9:30 pmBeijing Capital

$3,015

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ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/23

6:15 pm-7:55 am

1 stop27h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/1

1:10 pm-9:15 am

1 stop30h 05m

$1,037

GuangzhouChicago

CAN - ORD

CANORD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 11/10

10:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

2:35 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop40h 25m

$1,046

BeijingChicago

PEK - ORD

PEKORD

Beijing Capital

Tue 7/7

6:45 pm-10:16 am

2 stops28h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

3:40 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$1,087

BeijingChicago

PEK - ORD

PEKORD

Beijing Capital

Tue 7/7

6:45 pm-10:16 am

2 stops28h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/1

8:45 am-4:55 pm

2 stops43h 10m

$1,090

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/23

8:30 am-5:05 am

2 stops34h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/1

4:25 pm-1:15 am

1 stop18h 50m

$1,143

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/24

8:55 pm-9:25 am

2 stops26h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/29

9:30 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop31h 25m

$1,159

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ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/10

8:55 pm-12:58 am

1 stop18h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/12

7:15 am-6:55 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$1,166

GuangzhouChicago

CAN - ORD

CANORD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 11/10

1:15 pm-8:30 am

1 stop33h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/5

12:20 pm-11:30 am

1 stop34h 10m

$1,245

GuangzhouChicago

CAN - ORD

CANORD

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 12/1

1:15 pm-8:30 am

1 stop33h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/14

11:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$1,257

ShanghaiChicago

SHA - ORD

SHAORD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/23

1:40 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/1

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$1,358

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The cheapest month to fly to Illinois from China is in December. Flight prices, which tend to average around $791, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Illinois during the month of December, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $983.

Can stopping save me money on China to Illinois flights?

You could potentially save up to 47% on your flight if you consider stops on a China to Illinois flight.

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Fastest flight time	16h 40m
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The fastest flight from China to Illinois takes 16h 40m

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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 1 as of June 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 8.3 1,231 reviews		Search ANA flights

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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Illinois from China which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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