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$427+ 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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SHA
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:25 pmORD - SHA
1 stop30h 00mANA
Thu 2/191:40 pmSHA - ORD
2 stops29h 21mANA
Deal found 12/10$1,001
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:25 pmORD - PVG
1 stop18h 50mANA
Thu 2/192:35 amPVG - ORD
1 stop18h 45mANA
Deal found 12/10$1,041
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:25 pmORD - PVG
1 stop39h 00mANA
Tue 2/178:30 amPVG - ORD
1 stop36h 50mANA
Deal found 12/10$1,100
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:35 pmORD - SHA
1 stop31h 45mCathay Pacific
Tue 2/174:35 pmSHA - ORD
1 stop34h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/10$1,101
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:15 amORD - PVG
1 stop35h 20mKorean Air
Sun 2/152:00 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop32h 40mKorean Air
Deal found 12/10$1,105
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:25 pmORD - SHA
1 stop30h 00mANA
Wed 2/181:40 pmSHA - ORD
2 stops29h 21mANA
Deal found 12/10$1,110
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:25 pmORD - SHA
1 stop30h 00mANA
Fri 2/201:40 pmSHA - ORD
1 stop31h 40mANA
Deal found 12/10$1,140
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/118:00 amORD - PVG
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/161:40 pmPVG - ORD
2 stops30h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,163
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/117:00 amORD - PVG
2 stops39h 05mJapan Airlines
Tue 12/1610:00 amPVG - ORD
1 stop35h 30mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,174
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:40 pmORD - PEK
1 stop36h 40mAir Canada
Sun 1/118:05 pmPEK - ORD
2 stops31h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 12/10$1,223
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:16 pmORD - PVG
2 stops31h 44mAir Canada
Wed 2/185:35 pmPVG - ORD
2 stops29h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 12/10$1,266
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/107:10 amORD - PEK
2 stops47h 25mANA
Wed 12/173:15 pmPEK - ORD
1 stop30h 05mANA
Deal found 12/9$1,275

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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to China flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$992
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One-way from

$427
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November

Average price

$1,523
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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to China that are best for you.

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ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

6:30 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/1

1:40 pm-5:15 am

2 stops29h 35m

$994

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/4

1:40 pm-5:01 am

2 stops29h 21m

$1,006

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

6:30 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/5

1:40 pm-5:18 am

2 stops29h 38m

$1,011

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/25

1:40 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,014

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

11:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop34h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 3/8

1:15 pm-8:40 am

1 stop33h 25m

$1,016

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

8:20 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop30h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 3/8

11:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,023

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

11:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop34h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 2/1

1:15 pm-8:40 am

1 stop33h 25m

$1,024

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

11:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop34h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 2/3

1:15 pm-8:40 am

1 stop33h 25m

$1,029

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

11:50 am-4:35 pm

1 stop38h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 1/22

7:55 am-6:25 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,037

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

11:50 am-4:35 pm

1 stop38h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 3/7

11:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,042

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to China (average of $775). Flying from Chicago to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,184). 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 December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to China is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 56% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to China. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to China flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Chicago to China delayed?

About 56% of weekly flights between Chicago and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 518 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to China flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to China flights?

Over the last year, Atlas Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 44% of flights being delayed.

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 December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air, and Cathay Pacific 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
8.5
Very good
1,296 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Nov 2025

LAX - TPE

Everything went well. The crew was very friendly and efficient and they made a long flight enjoyable.
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,296 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,296 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Nov 2025

LAX - TPE

Everything went well. The crew was very friendly and efficient and they made a long flight enjoyable.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,184 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,296 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Nov 2025

LAX - TPE

Everything went well. The crew was very friendly and efficient and they made a long flight enjoyable.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,093 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,296 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Nov 2025

LAX - TPE

Everything went well. The crew was very friendly and efficient and they made a long flight enjoyable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,296 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Nov 2025

LAX - TPE

Everything went well. The crew was very friendly and efficient and they made a long flight enjoyable.
Air China
7.2
Good
127 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,296 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Nov 2025

LAX - TPE

Everything went well. The crew was very friendly and efficient and they made a long flight enjoyable.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to China?

    For as low as $994, ANA can have you in China from Chicago in 27h 55m. The distance from Chicago to China is about 7045 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to China one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air China. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $474. Users have also found prices from $538 and $538 on Korean Air and American Airlines, respectively.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to China (average of $775). Flying from Chicago to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,184). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$787Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air ChinaCheapest$894Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$901Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$1,016Average$1,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$1,044Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
EVA AirCheapest$1,080Average$1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,108Average$1,483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,131Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,137Average$1,475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,137Average$1,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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