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

Air China, China Southern, and Japan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Chengdu

What airlines fly to Chengdu?

Air China, Cathay Pacific and EVA Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chengdu from Illinois according to our data. Air China is the first choice among our users, with 83% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chengdu. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Chengdu on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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

As of August 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Chengdu Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Chengdu 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 Illinois to Chengdu Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chengdu Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chengdu Airport 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 Chengdu Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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2:35 pm - 10:30 amORD-CTU

30h 55m2 stops

10:00 pm - 11:12 pmCTU-ORD

38h 12m2 stops

$1,024Air China

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Thu, Aug 21 - Fri, Sep 5

2:35 pm - 9:55 amORD-CTU

30h 20m2 stops

8:00 am - 8:25 pmCTU-ORD

25h 25m2 stops

$1,069Air China

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Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Sep 7

3:40 pm - 10:30 amORD-CTU

29h 50m2 stops

6:00 pm - 7:40 pmCTU-ORD

38h 40m2 stops

$1,074Air China

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Fri, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 28

10:55 am - 9:55 amORD-CTU

34h 00m2 stops

8:00 am - 11:12 pmCTU-ORD

28h 12m2 stops

$1,084Air China

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Thu, Aug 21 - Sat, Sep 6

4:10 pm - 9:55 amORD-CTU

28h 45m2 stops

10:00 pm - 11:15 pmCTU-ORD

38h 15m2 stops

$1,106Air China

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Thu, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 4

2:35 pm - 10:30 amORD-CTU

30h 55m2 stops

8:00 am - 11:15 pmCTU-ORD

28h 15m2 stops

$1,141Air China

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Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Sep 7

10:55 am - 10:30 amORD-CTU

34h 35m2 stops

10:00 am - 3:00 pmCTU-ORD

42h 00m2 stops

$1,143

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Mon, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 18

6:50 pm - 3:40 pmORD-CTU

31h 50m3 stops

7:00 pm - 6:01 amCTU-ORD

48h 01m2 stops

$1,645China Southern

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Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Sep 7

6:50 pm - 3:40 pmORD-CTU

31h 50m3 stops

10:00 pm - 6:01 amCTU-ORD

45h 01m2 stops

$1,889China Southern

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Thu, Aug 21 - Sat, Sep 6

6:50 pm - 3:40 pmORD-CTU

31h 50m3 stops

7:00 pm - 6:01 amCTU-ORD

48h 01m2 stops

$1,938China Southern

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China Southern flights from Illinois to Chengdu

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China Southern

Aug 21

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 50m

3 stops

CTU3:40 pmChengdu

Sep 7

CTU7:00 pmChengdu

48h 01m

2 stops

ORD6:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,645

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China Southern

Aug 21

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 50m

3 stops

CTU3:40 pmChengdu

Sep 6

CTU10:00 pmChengdu

45h 01m

2 stops

ORD6:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,889

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China Southern

Aug 21

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 50m

3 stops

CTU3:40 pmChengdu

Sep 6

CTU7:00 pmChengdu

48h 01m

2 stops

ORD6:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,938

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Air China flights from Illinois to Chengdu

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Air China

Aug 21

ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 55m

2 stops

CTU10:30 amChengdu

Sep 5

CTU10:00 pmChengdu

38h 12m

2 stops

ORD11:12 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,024

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Air China

Aug 21

ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 20m

2 stops

CTU9:55 amChengdu

Sep 7

CTU8:00 amChengdu

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,069

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Air China

Oct 3

ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 50m

2 stops

CTU10:30 amChengdu

Oct 28

CTU6:00 pmChengdu

38h 40m

2 stops

ORD7:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,074

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ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/21

2:35 pm-10:30 am

2 stops30h 55m

Chengdu

Fri 9/5

10:00 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops38h 12m

$1,024

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/21

2:35 pm-9:55 am

2 stops30h 20m

Chengdu

Sun 9/7

8:00 am-8:25 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$1,069

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/3

3:40 pm-10:30 am

2 stops29h 50m

Chengdu

Tue 10/28

6:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops38h 40m

$1,074

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/21

10:55 am-9:55 am

2 stops34h 00m

Chengdu

Sat 9/6

8:00 am-11:12 pm

2 stops28h 12m

$1,084

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/28

4:10 pm-9:55 am

2 stops28h 45m

Chengdu

Thu 9/4

10:00 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops38h 15m

$1,106

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/21

2:35 pm-10:30 am

2 stops30h 55m

Chengdu

Sun 9/7

8:00 am-11:15 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$1,141

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/1

10:55 am-10:30 am

2 stops34h 35m

Chengdu

Thu 9/18

10:00 am-3:00 pm

2 stops42h 00m

$1,143

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/21

6:50 pm-3:40 pm

3 stops31h 50m

Chengdu

Sun 9/7

7:00 pm-6:01 am

2 stops48h 01m

$1,645

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/21

6:50 pm-3:40 pm

3 stops31h 50m

Chengdu

Sat 9/6

10:00 pm-6:01 am

2 stops45h 01m

$1,889

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/21

6:50 pm-3:40 pm

3 stops31h 50m

Chengdu

Sat 9/6

7:00 pm-6:01 am

2 stops48h 01m

$1,938

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Illinois to Chengdu

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

According to our data, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Chengdu from Illinois. The lowest ticket price found for a Saturday departure recently was $1,446. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. The most expensive day to fly to Chengdu is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around $2,268.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Chengdu is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,349. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Chengdu, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,708 per ticket.

Cheap Illinois to Chengdu flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Illinois to Chengdu

Best Price Found	$460
Fastest flight time	26h 21m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Chengdu	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Chengdu from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $460. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Chengdu found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,024.

The fastest flight from Illinois to Chengdu takes 26h 21m

There are no direct flights from Illinois to Chengdu. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Chengdu Airport.

There is 1 airport near Chengdu: Chengdu (CTU)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Chengdu Airport?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Chengdu Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Chengdu Airport?
As of August 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Chengdu Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Chengdu 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 Illinois to Chengdu Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chengdu Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chengdu Airport 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 Chengdu Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Illinois to Chengdu

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Illinois to Chengdu with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Air China	PriceFrom $923	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 93 reviews		Search Air China flights

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