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$359+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to China

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 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SHA
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to China flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$935
(oojo)

One-way from

$359
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,060
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 11/259:07 pmORD - CAN
2 stops37h 38mAir China
Tue 12/236:40 pmCAN - ORD
2 stops42h 34mAir China
Deal found 9/13$935
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 10/304:40 pmORD - CAN
2 stops29h 45mAir China
Wed 11/58:40 pmCAN - ORD
2 stops47h 49mAir China
Deal found 9/13$936
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 - SHE
2 stops25h 50mAir China
Tue 10/289:30 pmSHE - ORD
2 stops35h 10mAir China
Deal found 9/12$941
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/197:10 amORD - CKG
2 stops36h 30mAir China
Wed 11/269:15 pmCKG - ORD
2 stops47h 14mAir China
Deal found 9/13$942
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Mon 9/154:10 pmORD - SHE
2 stops28h 55mAir China
Wed 10/159:05 amSHE - ORD
2 stops27h 08mAir China
Deal found 9/12$948
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 9/1810:55 amORD - CAN
2 stops34h 30mAir China
Thu 10/92:40 pmCAN - ORD
2 stops34h 38mAir China
Deal found 9/13$953
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 10/227:18 amORD - CAN
2 stops28h 02mAir China
Wed 11/128:00 amCAN - ORD
2 stops29h 10mAir China
Deal found 9/13$954
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.
Sat 10/256:00 amORD - PEK
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/41:20 pmPEK - ORD
1 stop25h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$955
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Fri 9/193:35 pmORD - SHE
2 stops29h 30mAir China
Sun 10/199:05 amSHE - ORD
2 stops24h 20mAir China
Deal found 9/12$957
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.
Tue 11/259:07 pmORD - CKG
2 stops35h 58mAir China
Sun 12/79:00 amCKG - ORD
2 stops23h 50mAir China
Deal found 9/14$958
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:00 amORD - PEK
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/81:20 pmPEK - ORD
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$960
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:30 amORD - CAN
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/71:15 amCAN - ORD
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$971

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to China that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

2:35 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 10/9

7:40 pm-6:10 am

2 stops47h 30m

$953

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

4:10 pm-9:55 am

2 stops28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/2

4:20 pm-5:00 am

2 stops25h 40m

$1,014

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/3

2:35 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops36h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/20

4:35 pm-6:10 am

2 stops26h 35m

$1,046

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/21

2:39 pm-10:55 am

2 stops30h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/3

8:55 am-7:44 pm

2 stops24h 49m

$1,049

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/19

8:50 am-10:55 am

2 stops37h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/20

4:35 pm-6:10 am

2 stops26h 35m

$1,050

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/30

3:35 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/5

3:25 am-1:00 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$1,074

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/5

1:00 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops36h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/15

5:30 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$1,090

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/2

5:00 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop18h 31m

$1,104

ChicagoChongqing

ORD - CKG

ORDCKG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

9:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops35h 40m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Fri 10/31

10:00 am-6:29 am

2 stops33h 29m

$1,110

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/17

4:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop29h 50m

Beijing Capital

Thu 3/26

7:30 am-2:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$1,118

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to China

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to China (average of $1,090). Flying from Chicago to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air, and Japan Airlines from Chicago to China have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,236 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,236 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,236 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,139 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,236 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,559 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,236 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,236 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,236 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to China?

    For as low as $1,104, Air China can have you in China from Chicago in 19h 50m. The distance from Chicago to China is about 7038 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to China?

    The most popular route from Chicago to China is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You may also consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Beijing Capital.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to China 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 China?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to China (average of $1,090). Flying from Chicago to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 10 airlines flying from Chicago to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to China. 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$876Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air ChinaCheapest$894Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$901Average$1,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$997Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Korean AirCheapest$1,018Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,038Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$1,045Average$1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
EVA AirCheapest$1,108Average$1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$1,114Average$1,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,153Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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