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$478+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SHA
Jul 15 — Jul 221
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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 June 15, 2026.

This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/26:50 pm
ORD
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CKG
1 stop29h 45m
Qatar Airways
Fri 11/61:10 am
CKG
-
ORD
1 stop27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,021
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/234:15 pm
ORD
-
FOC
1 stop38h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 2/238:45 pm
FOC
-
ORD
1 stop30h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/10$1,043
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Thu 9/174:15 pm
ORD
-
FOC
1 stop29h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 2/238:45 pm
FOC
-
ORD
1 stop30h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/14$1,055
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/106:00 am
ORD
-
CKG
1 stop22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/171:00 pm
CKG
-
ORD
1 stop23h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,078
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/164:15 pm
ORD
-
FOC
1 stop29h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 9/208:45 pm
FOC
-
ORD
1 stop30h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/10$1,078
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Thu 10/14:15 pm
ORD
-
CKG
1 stop34h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 10/2212:00 pm
CKG
-
ORD
1 stop38h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/13$1,093
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/54:00 pm
ORD
-
FOC
1 stop29h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 9/278:45 pm
FOC
-
ORD
1 stop30h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/10$1,093
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sat 9/194:15 pm
ORD
-
FOC
1 stop38h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 2/2411:15 am
FOC
-
ORD
1 stop39h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/14$1,105
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1511:15 am
ORD
-
FOC
1 stop35h 00m
Korean Air
Sat 12/261:25 pm
FOC
-
ORD
1 stop33h 05m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/12$1,106
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Wed 11/112:35 pm
ORD
-
CKG
1 stop35h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 11/185:20 pm
CKG
-
ORD
1 stop33h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/13$1,118
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 11/242:35 pm
ORD
-
FOC
1 stop29h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 12/288:45 pm
FOC
-
ORD
1 stop30h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/13$1,118
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/254:15 pm
ORD
-
FOC
1 stop38h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 2/248:45 pm
FOC
-
ORD
1 stop30h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/14$1,128

Find flight deals from Chicago to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to China flight deals. Data was last updated June 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,021
(Qatar Airways)

One-way from

$478
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,207
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Guangzhou Baiyun flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Guangzhou Baiyun flights.
From Chicago (CHI) to China
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($281 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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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 June 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to China that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoChongqing

ORD - CKG

ORDCKG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/2

6:50 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Fri 11/6

1:10 am-2:30 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$1,021

ChicagoFuzhou

ORD - FOC

ORDFOC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/16

4:15 pm-10:15 am

1 stop29h 00m

Fuzhou

Sun 9/20

8:45 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,078

ChicagoFuzhou

ORD - FOC

ORDFOC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/20

12:10 pm-9:55 am

1 stop32h 45m

Fuzhou

Sat 2/20

1:25 pm-8:40 am

1 stop33h 15m

$1,106

ChicagoChongqing

ORD - CKG

ORDCKG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/20

7:20 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Mon 10/26

1:10 am-6:20 am

2 stops42h 10m

$1,241

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/16

10:00 pm-4:40 am

2 stops41h 40m

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/4

7:20 pm-7:47 am

2 stops26h 27m

$1,275

ChicagoChongqing

ORD - CKG

ORDCKG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/1

7:20 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Wed 10/21

1:50 am-3:05 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$1,287

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/14

7:45 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/23

3:55 pm-1:15 am

2 stops22h 20m

$1,323

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Sun 9/6

4:39 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops33h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/9

5:30 pm-8:42 am

2 stops28h 12m

$1,370

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

12:30 am-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/28

7:40 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop38h 05m

$1,389

ChicagoChongqing

ORD - CKG

ORDCKG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

6:00 am-5:05 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Sun 9/13

3:15 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops42h 30m

$1,399

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to China

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Cheapflights Insights

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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to China (average of $543). Flying from Chicago to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,171). 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.

How often are flights from Chicago to China delayed?

About 65% of weekly flights between Chicago and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 79% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to China?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to China, you should look to book at least 12 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 June 15, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air,Korean Air, andCathay 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.

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tony,Jun 2026

NRT - TPE

Great flight and good food…will fly again on Eva air👍🏼

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tony,Jun 2026

NRT - TPE

Great flight and good food…will fly again on Eva air👍🏼

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tony,Jun 2026

NRT - TPE

Great flight and good food…will fly again on Eva air👍🏼

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tony,Jun 2026

NRT - TPE

Great flight and good food…will fly again on Eva air👍🏼

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tony,Jun 2026

NRT - TPE

Great flight and good food…will fly again on Eva air👍🏼

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tony,Jun 2026

NRT - TPE

Great flight and good food…will fly again on Eva air👍🏼

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to China?

    For as low as $1,078, Qatar Airways can have you in China from Chicago in 29h. The distance from Chicago to China is about 7420 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 EVA Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $438. Users have also found prices from $491 and $538 on Air China and Korean Air, respectively.

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

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to China (average of $543). Flying from Chicago to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,171). 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 June 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$633Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$768Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$899Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,004Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
EVA AirCheapest$1,047Average$1,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$1,053Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Korean AirCheapest$1,065Average$1,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,095Average$1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,110Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,263Average$1,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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