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$476+ 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 7/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CTU
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$979
(CheapTickets)

One-way from

$476
(Kiwi.com)
From Chicago (CHI) to Chengdu
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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 July 3, 2025.

This CheapTickets deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 CheapTickets is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/167:05 amORD - CTU
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/235:00 pmCTU - ORD
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$979
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sun 11/237:15 amORD - CTU
2 stops26h 20mAir China
Tue 12/96:30 pmCTU - ORD
2 stops39h 14mAir China
Deal found 7/1$1,003
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/136:03 pmORD - CTU
2 stops34h 32mChina Southern
Wed 8/209:00 amCTU - ORD
2 stops34h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 7/2$1,491

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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 July 3, 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

Sat 8/16

7:05 am-11:45 am

2 stops39h 40m

Chengdu

Sat 8/23

5:00 pm-5:40 am

2 stops25h 40m

$979

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/23

7:15 am-11:35 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Chengdu

Tue 12/9

6:30 pm-7:44 pm

2 stops39h 14m

$1,003

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/13

6:03 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops34h 32m

Chengdu

Wed 8/20

9:00 am-6:05 am

2 stops34h 05m

$1,491

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/30

6:40 am-1:40 pm

2 stops42h 00m

$476

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/31

4:50 pm-10:30 am

2 stops28h 40m

$595

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Deals found on 7/1

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Chengdu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Chengdu

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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,798). 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.

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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Chengdu, such as China Southern and Air China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Air China
7.2
Good
92 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Chengdu round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Chengdu round-trip from $1,003. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is China Southern.

  • 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,798). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$923Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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