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Cheap flights from Illinois to China from $450

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12:54 pm - 1:50 pmORD-PVG
35h 56m2 stops
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3:10 pm - 11:59 amPVG-ORD
33h 49m2 stops
$835
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dom., sep. 14 - dom., sep. 21
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:40 pm - 12:30 pmORD-PEK
31h 50m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:30 pm - 1:00 pmPEK-ORD
31h 30m1 stop
$863Cathay Pacific
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jue., nov. 13 - mar., dic. 2
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 4:45 pmORD-PVG
28h 00m1 stop
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10:25 pm - 9:40 amPVG-ORD
24h 15m1 stop
$876Turkish Airlines
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mié., oct. 1 - mar., oct. 7
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 10:50 amORD-PEK
29h 50m1 stop
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7:25 am - 2:25 pmPEK-ORD
20h 00m1 stop
$876Cathay Pacific
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mié., ago. 27 - mié., sep. 24
Air China Logo
3:40 pm - 12:25 pmORD-CAN
30h 45m2 stops
Air China Logo
6:30 am - 7:44 pmCAN-ORD
27h 14m2 stops
$911Air China
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lun., nov. 10 - mié., dic. 10
Air China Logo
4:40 pm - 9:55 amORD-SHA
27h 15m2 stops
Air China Logo
10:30 pm - 6:50 pmSHA-ORD
34h 20m2 stops
$915Air China
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jue., nov. 27 - sáb., dic. 6
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 4:45 pmORD-PVG
28h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:05 pm - 10:05 amPVG-ORD
25h 00m1 stop
$920Turkish Airlines
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mié., ago. 27 - jue., nov. 20
Hainan Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:15 pmORD-PEK
20h 15m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 12:06 amPEK-ORD
23h 46m1 stop
$1,011Hainan Airlines
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mar., oct. 14 - sáb., oct. 25
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6:40 am - 1:45 pmSTL-PVG
18h 05m1 stop
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3:45 pm - 8:34 pmPVG-STL
17h 49m1 stop
$1,057Delta
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dom., sep. 7 - vie., sep. 26
Delta Logo
1:26 pm - 1:45 pmSTL-PVG
35h 19m2 stops
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3:45 pm - 8:34 pmPVG-STL
17h 49m1 stop
$1,062Delta
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dom., sep. 7 - vie., sep. 26

Air China flights from Illinois to China

Our best Air China deals on Illinois to China flight tickets
Air China
Nov 10
ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 45m
2 stops
CAN12:25 pmGuangzhou Baiyun
Dec 10
CAN6:30 amGuangzhou Baiyun
27h 14m
2 stops
ORD7:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$911
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Air China
Nov 27
ORD4:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 15m
2 stops
SHA9:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 6
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 20m
2 stops
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$915
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Air China
Nov 13
ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 40m
2 stops
CAN2:20 pmGuangzhou Baiyun
Dec 11
CAN4:40 pmGuangzhou Baiyun
34h 30m
2 stops
ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$916
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Japan Airlines flights from Illinois to China

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Illinois to China flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Dec 10
STL6:25 amLambert-St Louis
39h 40m
2 stops
PVG12:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Dec 17
PVG1:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
24h 47m
2 stops
STL12:12 amLambert-St Louis
$1,130
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Japan Airlines
Dec 10
STL12:54 pmLambert-St Louis
38h 11m
2 stops
PVG5:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Dec 17
PVG1:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
24h 47m
2 stops
STL12:12 amLambert-St Louis
$1,133
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Japan Airlines
Aug 17
ORD1:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 30m
1 stop
PEK12:00 pmBeijing Capital
Aug 25
PEK4:20 pmBeijing Capital
29h 55m
1 stop
ORD9:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,138
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to China that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated agosto 6, 2025.
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ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 9/14

12:54 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops35h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 9/21

3:10 pm-11:59 am

2 stops33h 49m

$835

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 11/13

2:40 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Beijing Capital

mar. 12/2

7:30 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop31h 30m

$863

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 10/1

11:45 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 10/7

10:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 15m

$876

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 8/27

4:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop29h 50m

Beijing Capital

mié. 9/24

7:25 am-2:25 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$876

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 11/10

3:40 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops30h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

mié. 12/10

6:30 am-7:44 pm

2 stops27h 14m

$911

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 11/27

4:40 pm-9:55 am

2 stops27h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb. 12/6

10:30 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$915

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 8/27

11:45 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 11/20

11:05 pm-10:05 am

1 stop25h 00m

$920

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/14

6:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Beijing Capital

sáb. 10/25

1:20 pm-12:06 am

1 stop23h 46m

$1,011

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

dom. 9/7

6:40 am-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 9/26

3:45 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$1,057

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

dom. 9/7

1:26 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops35h 19m

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 9/26

3:45 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$1,062

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Illinois to China

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois to China. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,163. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to China from Illinois during October instead. Flights to China in October, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $1,165.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Illinois to China flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to China at noon for as low as $1,229. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $1,517 on average. Flights to China from Illinois in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Illinois to China flight route?

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to China from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to China for around $1,314 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to China from Illinois for as low as $1,083 on momondo.

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

There are 1 cabin classes available to choose from on Illinois to China 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 Illinois to China flights?

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to China flight.

Cheap Illinois to China flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$450

Fastest flight time

17h 50m

Direct flights

Mon

Airports in China

5 airports
The best one-way flight to China from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $450. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $835.
The fastest flight from Illinois to China takes 17h 50m
Direct flights go from Illinois to China on Monday. The only airline offering direct flights is United Airlines.
There are 5 airports near China: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), Beijing Capital (PEK), Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to China?

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

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

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

    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 China.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to China 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 China. 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 China?

Best airlines flying from Illinois to China

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $894Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,932 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $909Free CancellationRating
7.3
93 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $955Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,545 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $997Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,608 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $1,018Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,122 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,024Free CancellationRating
7.6
955 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,045Free CancellationRating
8.4
924 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $1,108Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,224 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,114Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,985 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,131Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Illinois to China?

Finding the right flight to China from Illinois is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to China quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights from Illinois to China with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to China from Illinois with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights from Illinois to China?

Once all potential Illinois to China flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.

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