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$498+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Chengdu (CTU)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CTU
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Chengdu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Chengdu (CTU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$951
(IEagle)

One-way from

$498
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$986
From Chicago (CHI) to Chengdu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($466 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/167:10 amORD - CTU
2 stops27h 40mAir China
Wed 11/2610:00 pmCTU - ORD
2 stops46h 29mAir China
Deal found 9/14$951
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/287:10 amORD - CTU
2 stops26h 25mAir China
Wed 10/19:00 pmCTU - ORD
2 stops45h 06mAir China
Deal found 9/14$952
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/184:10 pmORD - CTU
2 stops28h 45mAir China
Fri 10/175:00 pmCTU - ORD
2 stops25h 06mAir China
Deal found 9/14$1,017
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/177:19 amORD - CTU
2 stops28h 46mAir China
Thu 10/1610:00 amCTU - ORD
2 stops33h 10mAir China
Deal found 9/15$1,094
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/31:05 pmORD - CTU
2 stops33h 20mAir China
Fri 10/105:00 pmCTU - ORD
2 stops26h 10mAir China
Deal found 9/15$1,126
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/297:10 amORD - CTU
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/58:00 amCTU - ORD
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,153
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/37:09 pmORD - CTU
2 stops33h 26mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/106:55 amCTU - ORD
3 stops30h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,235
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1612:30 amORD - CTU
3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/167:00 pmCTU - ORD
3 stops34h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,286
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/141:05 pmORD - CTU
2 stops32h 20mAir China
Tue 10/2110:00 pmCTU - ORD
2 stops35h 07mAir China
Deal found 9/14$1,354
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1611:42 amORD - CTU
3 stops33h 33mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/265:35 pmCTU - ORD
3 stops30h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,359

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Chengdu 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Chengdu that are best for you.

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ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/28

7:10 am-10:35 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Chengdu

Wed 10/1

9:00 pm-5:06 am

2 stops45h 06m

$952

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/3

1:05 pm-11:25 am

2 stops33h 20m

Chengdu

Fri 10/10

5:00 pm-6:10 am

2 stops26h 10m

$1,126

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/3

7:09 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops33h 26m

Chengdu

Fri 10/10

6:55 am-12:17 am

3 stops30h 22m

$1,235

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/16

11:42 am-11:15 am

3 stops33h 33m

Chengdu

Wed 11/26

5:35 pm-9:44 am

3 stops30h 09m

$1,359

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

7:40 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Chengdu

Thu 10/2

12:40 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops23h 32m

$1,445

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/29

11:20 am-12:55 am

2 stops24h 35m

Chengdu

Wed 11/5

3:30 pm-9:44 am

3 stops32h 14m

$1,463

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

4:40 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops34h 05m

Chengdu

Thu 3/12

5:00 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops43h 12m

$1,472

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

12:30 am-8:40 pm

3 stops31h 10m

Chengdu

Wed 10/1

10:00 pm-8:45 pm

3 stops35h 45m

$1,599

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

10:55 am-9:55 am

2 stops34h 00m

$498

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/21

8:50 am-1:05 am

2 stops27h 15m

$498

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chengdu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chengdu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chengdu. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Chengdu, such as Air China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air China
7.3
Good
101 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Vanina,Jun 2025

LHR - PEK

Very good but something happened with my flight # my booking had a 22.40 departure only to find out when check in that I was booked on the 20.40 flight so I had to run through a short connection. Never k we why this happened.
Air China
7.3
Good
101 reviews
Air China
7.3
Good
101 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Vanina,Jun 2025

LHR - PEK

Very good but something happened with my flight # my booking had a 22.40 departure only to find out when check in that I was booked on the 20.40 flight so I had to run through a short connection. Never k we why this happened.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Chengdu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu from Chicago?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Chengdu is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chengdu from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Chengdu (CTU) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Chengdu?

    Departing from Chicago to Chengdu will take you 26h 25m. There are 7362 mi between Chicago and Chengdu.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Chengdu round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Chengdu round-trip from $923. Air China is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Chengdu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Chengdu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Chengdu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Chengdu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Chengdu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Chengdu?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chengdu (average of $885). Flying from Chicago to Chengdu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,650). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Chicago to Chengdu

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chicago to Chengdu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$923Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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