What airlines fly to China?

Cathay Pacific, United Airlines and ANA are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from Illinois according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to China. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, and ANA are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to China

How long is the flight from Illinois to China?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Illinois, such as Chicago or Moline, and flying into China, then you can expect flight times to average 21h 44m and 38h 07m, respectively.

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?

As of April 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from 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.

$382 Cheap Flights from Illinois to China in 2026

1 adult

0 bags

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Find the cheapest flights from Illinois to China

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Cheap round-trip flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

7:20 pm - 4:20 pm

ORD

PVG

32h 00m

1 stop

12:35 am - 3:05 pm

PVG

ORD

27h 30m

1 stop

$1,018Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 15

5:43 pm - 9:20 am

ORD

FOC

26h 37m

2 stops

7:30 pm - 5:57 am

FOC

ORD

24h 27m

2 stops

$1,026XiamenAir

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Nov 3

11:25 am - 6:25 am

ORD

PVG

30h 00m

1 stop

7:55 am - 9:40 am

PVG

ORD

38h 45m

1 stop

$1,045Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Oct 6

11:25 am - 6:25 am

ORD

PVG

30h 00m

1 stop

7:55 am - 9:40 am

PVG

ORD

38h 45m

1 stop

$1,047Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Oct 6

4:00 pm - 12:05 pm

ORD

SHA

31h 05m

1 stop

10:30 pm - 1:55 pm

SHA

ORD

28h 25m

1 stop

$1,073Cathay Pacific

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20

4:00 pm - 10:15 am

ORD

FOC

29h 15m

1 stop

8:45 pm - 1:55 pm

FOC

ORD

30h 10m

1 stop

$1,073Cathay Pacific

Mon, Aug 31 - Sun, Oct 4

12:10 pm - 9:30 pm

ORD

PEK

20h 20m

1 stop

1:30 am - 8:30 am

PEK

ORD

21h 00m

1 stop

$1,106Korean Air

Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Nov 11

5:45 pm - 12:15 pm

ORD

SHA

29h 30m

1 stop

1:40 pm - 7:20 am

SHA

ORD

31h 40m

1 stop

$1,120ANA

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Nov 4

5:45 pm - 12:15 pm

ORD

SHA

29h 30m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 2:55 pm

SHA

ORD

38h 20m

1 stop

$1,124ANA

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 6

12:10 pm - 5:05 pm

ORD

SHA

39h 55m

1 stop

6:25 pm - 9:30 am

SHA

ORD

28h 05m

1 stop

$1,125Korean Air

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 29

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names and deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customize your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Cathay Pacific flights from Illinois to China

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Illinois to China flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

Sep 10

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 05m

1 stop

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 20

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 25m

1 stop

ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,073

Cathay Pacific

Sep 1

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

38h 25m

1 stop

FOC7:25 pmFuzhou

Sep 30

FOC8:45 pmFuzhou

30h 10m

1 stop

ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,078

Cathay Pacific

Aug 26

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 05m

1 stop

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 13

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 50m

1 stop

ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,094

Air China flights from Illinois to China

Our best Air China deals on Illinois to China flight tickets

Air China

Apr 21

ORD1:18 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 17m

2 stops

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 18

SHA9:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

52h 50m

2 stops

ORD1:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,154

Air China

May 1

ORD11:18 amChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 12m

1 stop

PEK5:30 amBeijing Capital

May 20

PEK2:00 pmBeijing Capital

19h 15m

1 stop

ORD8:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,211

Air China

May 1

ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m

2 stops

SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 18

SHA9:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

52h 50m

2 stops

ORD1:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,225

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/2

7:20 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

12:35 am-3:05 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,018

ChicagoFuzhou

ORD - FOC

ORDFOC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/1

5:43 pm-9:20 am

2 stops26h 37m

Fuzhou

Tue 11/3

7:30 pm-5:57 am

2 stops24h 27m

$1,026

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/14

11:25 am-6:25 am

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/6

7:55 am-9:40 am

1 stop38h 45m

$1,045

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/14

11:25 am-6:25 am

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/6

7:55 am-9:40 am

1 stop38h 45m

$1,047

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

4:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/20

10:30 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$1,073

ChicagoFuzhou

ORD - FOC

ORDFOC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/31

4:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop29h 15m

Fuzhou

Sun 10/4

8:45 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,073

Quickest round-trip

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/15

12:10 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/11

1:30 am-8:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

$1,106

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

5:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/4

1:40 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,120

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/27

5:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/6

1:35 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop38h 20m

$1,124

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/8

12:10 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/29

6:25 pm-9:30 am

1 stop28h 05m

$1,125

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

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

Prices

Airlines

Other information

What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, January 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 $1,137. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to China from Illinois during May instead. Flights to China in May, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $1,162.

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 $1,264 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 $1,055 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Illinois to China flights?

You could potentially save up to 22% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to China flight.

Cheap Illinois to China flight deals and tips

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

Fastest flight time	20h 10m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Illinois to China takes 20h 10m

There are no direct flights from Illinois to China. There are no popular flight routes from Illinois to China.

Search flight deals

Frequently asked questions about flying from Illinois to China

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?
As of April 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from 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?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Illinois to China is Boeing 777 (100.00% of total bookings).

Best airlines flying from Illinois to China

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

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $768	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,308 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $899	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,280 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air China	PriceFrom $903	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 146 reviews	Search Air China flights
ANA	PriceFrom $932	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,179 reviews	Search ANA flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,033	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,783 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,047	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,419 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,053	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,424 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,095	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,605 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $1,104	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,210 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,110	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,617 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

Why use momondo?

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.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Illinois to China right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Of course. momondo tracks the price of Illinois to China flights. All you need is a valid email address and we will do the rest; it is that quick and easy.