How long does it take to fly to Beijing?

Flight times from Illinois to Beijing vary, but if you’re flying out of Chicago and flying into Beijing Capital Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 21h 45m on average. Another popular route from Illinois to Beijing is flying from Peoria to Beijing Capital Airport, which will take roughly 35h 55m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to Beijing?

Cathay Pacific, Korean Air and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Beijing from Illinois according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Beijing. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Beijing on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Cathay Pacific is the most popular carrier operating from Illinois to Beijing

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

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

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

As of September 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Beijing.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Illinois to Beijing.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Beijing may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Beijing. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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3:25 pm - 3:30 pmORD-PEK

34h 05m1 stop

1:20 pm - 11:59 pmPEK-ORD

24h 39m1 stop

$977Multiple Airlines

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Fri, Nov 14 - Sat, Dec 6

8:20 pm - 7:15 amORD-PEK

20h 55m1 stop

12:50 am - 6:25 pmPEK-ORD

31h 35m1 stop

$991Turkish Airlines

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Tue, Feb 10 - Mon, Feb 23

3:40 pm - 4:15 pmORD-PEK

34h 35m2 stops

8:15 pm - 1:01 pmPEK-ORD

30h 46m3 stops

$1,010Multiple Airlines

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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Dec 11

11:50 am - 4:15 pmORD-PEK

38h 25m1 stop

8:50 am - 10:05 amPEK-ORD

39h 15m1 stop

$1,014Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Dec 11

6:15 am - 6:00 pmORD-PEK

21h 45m1 stop

1:00 pm - 7:40 pmPEK-ORD

20h 40m1 stop

$1,019Air China

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Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 12

4:00 pm - 10:50 amORD-PEK

29h 50m1 stop

7:30 am - 12:55 pmPEK-ORD

19h 25m1 stop

$1,036Cathay Pacific

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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Nov 11

4:00 pm - 10:50 amORD-PEK

29h 50m1 stop

7:30 am - 1:55 pmPEK-ORD

19h 25m1 stop

$1,048Cathay Pacific

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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Mar 24

1:05 am - 7:45 pmORD-PEK

29h 40m1 stop

8:30 am - 2:40 pmPEK-ORD

19h 10m1 stop

$1,110Japan Airlines

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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 28

1:10 pm - 8:45 amORD-PKX

29h 35m1 stop

7:45 pm - 8:35 amPKX-ORD

25h 50m1 stop

$1,172Etihad Airways

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Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 18

1:55 pm - 8:50 amORD-PKX

29h 55m1 stop

7:45 pm - 8:35 amPKX-ORD

25h 50m1 stop

$1,177Etihad Airways

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Cathay Pacific flights from Illinois to Beijing

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Illinois to Beijing flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

Sep 29

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 25m

1 stop

PEK12:25 pmBeijing Capital

Nov 5

PEK4:45 pmBeijing Capital

34h 10m

1 stop

ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,034

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Cathay Pacific

Sep 30

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 50m

1 stop

PEK10:50 amBeijing Capital

Nov 4

PEK7:30 amBeijing Capital

19h 25m

1 stop

ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,036

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Cathay Pacific

Oct 14

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 50m

1 stop

PEK10:50 amBeijing Capital

Mar 24

PEK7:30 amBeijing Capital

19h 25m

1 stop

ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,048

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Korean Air flights from Illinois to Beijing

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Korean Air

Sep 25

ORD12:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 30m

1 stop

PEK9:40 amBeijing Capital

Oct 7

PEK1:30 amBeijing Capital

21h 00m

1 stop

ORD9:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,141

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Korean Air

Sep 25

ORD12:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 30m

1 stop

PEK9:40 amBeijing Capital

Oct 8

PEK11:45 amBeijing Capital

34h 45m

1 stop

ORD9:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,158

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Korean Air

Sep 24

ORD12:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 55m

1 stop

PEK12:05 pmBeijing Capital

Oct 5

PEK1:30 pmBeijing Capital

33h 00m

1 stop

ORD9:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,171

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Fri 11/14

3:25 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop34h 05m

Beijing Capital

Sat 12/6

1:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop24h 39m

$977

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ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

8:20 pm-7:15 am

1 stop20h 55m

Beijing Capital

Mon 2/23

12:50 am-6:25 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$991

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/20

3:40 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Beijing Capital

Thu 12/11

8:15 pm-1:01 pm

3 stops30h 46m

$1,010

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ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/20

11:50 am-4:15 pm

1 stop38h 25m

Beijing Capital

Thu 12/11

8:50 am-10:05 am

1 stop39h 15m

$1,014

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

6:15 am-6:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/12

1:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$1,019

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/14

4:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop29h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 11/11

7:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$1,036

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/14

4:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop29h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/24

7:30 am-1:55 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$1,048

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

1:05 am-7:45 pm

1 stop29h 40m

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/28

8:30 am-2:40 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$1,110

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PKX

ORDPKX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

1:10 pm-8:45 am

1 stop29h 35m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 3/18

7:45 pm-8:35 am

1 stop25h 50m

$1,172

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PKX

ORDPKX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

1:55 pm-8:50 am

1 stop29h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 10/28

7:45 pm-8:35 am

1 stop25h 50m

$1,177

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Beijing?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois to Beijing. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,074. If you don’t want to visit Beijing in February, then you should wait until September to fly from Illinois, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,128.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Beijing from Illinois is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $1,418. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $1,530. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Beijing.

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

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Illinois to Beijing when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,415. Flying to Beijing in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,652.

What is the cheapest Illinois to Beijing flight route?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Beijing Capital for the best Illinois - Beijing flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Beijing?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Beijing from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Beijing for around $1,393 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Beijing from Illinois for as low as $921 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Illinois to Beijing flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Illinois to Beijing flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time	13h 45m
Direct flights	Wed
Airports in Beijing	1 airport

The fastest flight from Illinois to Beijing takes 13h 45m

Direct flights go from Illinois to Beijing on Wednesday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There is 1 airport near Beijing: Beijing Capital (PEK)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Beijing?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Beijing are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Beijing?
As of September 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Beijing.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Beijing?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Illinois to Beijing.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Beijing?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Beijing may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Beijing. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Illinois to Beijing?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Illinois to Beijing is Boeing 777 (100.00% of total bookings).

Best airlines flying from Illinois to Beijing

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $894	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,977 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $901	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,008 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $1,018	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,143 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,104	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 970 reviews	Search ANA flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,170	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,238 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,191	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,926 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom $1,204	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 105 reviews	Search Air China flights

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