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

Philippine Airlines, XiamenAir, and Cathay Pacific 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 33m and 23h 45m, respectively.

What airlines fly to China?

Cathay Pacific, ANA and United Airlines 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 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to China. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to China 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 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 October 2026, there are 11 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.

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12:10 pm - 8:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 15m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:20 am - 8:30 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

$849Korean Air

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

10:45 pm - 9:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 05m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

1:45 am - 4:55 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 10m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$864Philippine Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Jan 17

10:45 pm - 9:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 05m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

1:45 am - 5:55 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 10m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$864Philippine Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Mar 23

12:10 pm - 12:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 25m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:10 am - 9:40 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 30m1 stop Incheon Intl

$893Korean Air

Fri, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 29

2:10 pm - 11:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

7:10 am - 12:30 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$955Cathay Pacific

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 2

2:10 pm - 10:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WUH Wuhan

30h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

11:45 am - 12:30 pmWUH Wuhan-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$957Cathay Pacific

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Dec 6

5:15 pm - 4:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

33h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

6:30 pm - 5:02 amCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 32m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Los Angeles

$962XiamenAir

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Dec 10

2:00 pm - 12:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

32h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital

4:45 pm - 5:58 amCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 13m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles

$971Air China

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

1:00 pm - 3:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

36h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital

4:45 pm - 5:20 amCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 35m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles

$971Air China

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

9:04 pm - 9:20 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-FOC Fuzhou

46h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

7:30 pm - 2:21 pmFOC Fuzhou-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 51m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Los Angeles

$1,035XiamenAir

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, May 11

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8:05 pm - 9:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

23h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:40 pm - 8:35 amPKX Beijing Daxing Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$950Etihad Airways

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 23

4:15 pm - 11:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

5:40 pm - 1:55 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,007Cathay Pacific

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 11

4:15 pm - 3:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

34h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

3:15 am - 1:55 pmPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,015Cathay Pacific

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 19

7:03 pm - 2:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 27m2 stops Los Angeles Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

4:00 pm - 5:40 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 40m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Los Angeles

$1,062Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 11

5:51 pm - 3:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

32h 34m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

5:25 pm - 12:55 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 30m1 stop San Francisco

$1,144United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 20

6:07 am - 3:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 18m1 stop San Francisco

7:20 pm - 11:19 amPEK Beijing Capital-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 59m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$1,144United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Nov 3

12:30 am - 12:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 35m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

1:10 pm - 8:45 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 35m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,250EVA Air

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 12

12:30 am - 6:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 55m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

8:05 pm - 8:45 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 40m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,250EVA Air

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 11

5:59 am - 10:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 51m2 stops San Francisco Beijing Capital

4:20 pm - 5:15 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 55m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles

$1,292Air China

Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 9

4:40 pm - 10:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Shenzhen

4:30 pm - 9:45 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

42h 15m2 stops Beijing Capital San Francisco

$1,621Air China

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 27

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Nov 2

ORD12:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 20m

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CAN6:05 amGuangzhou Baiyun

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CAN11:15 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

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$987

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Mar 16

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30h 20m

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CAN4:35 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

Mar 23

CAN9:20 amGuangzhou Baiyun

47h 00m

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ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$997

Air China flights from Illinois to China

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Nov 2

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 30m

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CAN12:30 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

Nov 16

CAN4:45 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

27h 13m

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ORD5:58 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$971

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Oct 26

ORD2:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 50m

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CAN11:30 amGuangzhou Baiyun

Nov 5

CAN3:40 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

28h 18m

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ORD5:58 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$994

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Nov 5

ORD3:47 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 58m

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Nov 16

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$998

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Shanghai Pu Dong

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7:10 am-12:30 pm

1 stop19h 20m

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2:10 pm-10:35 am

1 stop30h 25m

Wuhan

Sun 12/6

11:45 am-12:30 pm

1 stop38h 45m

$957

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

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5:15 pm-4:55 pm

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Guangzhou Baiyun

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2 stops24h 32m

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/2

2:00 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops32h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

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4:45 pm-5:58 am

2 stops27h 13m

$971

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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1:00 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

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4:45 pm-5:20 am

2 stops26h 35m

$971

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - FOC Fuzhou

ORDFOC

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9:04 pm-9:20 am

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Fuzhou

Tue 5/11

7:30 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops31h 51m

$1,035

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, February 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 $1,093. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to China from Illinois during January instead. Flights to China in January, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $1,104.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois 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 $1,273 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 $1,082 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to China flight.

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Best Price Found	$437
Fastest flight time	18h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to China from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $437. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $849.

The fastest flight from Illinois to China takes 18h 30m

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

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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 October 2026, there are 11 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.

Best airlines flying from Illinois to China

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
EVA Air	PriceFrom $596	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,539 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
ANA	PriceFrom $633	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,320 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $719	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,270 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $787	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,452 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $844	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,506 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Delta	PriceFrom $874	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,615 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air China	PriceFrom $980	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 166 reviews	Search Air China flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,004	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,931 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $1,065	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,218 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,095	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,097 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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