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$450+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SHA
Oct 19 — Oct 261
Sun 10/19
Sun 10/26
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to China flight deals. Data was last updated September 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$917
(oojo)

One-way from

$450
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,060
From Illinois to China
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 19, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 11/27:10 amORD - CAN
2 stops27h 35mAir China
Sun 11/98:40 pmCAN - ORD
2 stops47h 49mAir China
Deal found 9/18$917
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Mon 9/222:35 pmORD - CAN
2 stops31h 45mAir China
Mon 9/291:40 pmCAN - ORD
2 stops29h 30mAir China
Deal found 9/17$952
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Thu 10/233:40 pmORD - CTU
2 stops29h 15mAir China
Thu 11/205:00 pmCTU - ORD
2 stops27h 29mAir China
Deal found 9/18$954
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/193:35 pmORD - CTU
2 stops29h 20mAir China
Mon 10/135:00 pmCTU - ORD
2 stops25h 06mAir China
Deal found 9/17$968
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Mon 10/272:20 pmORD - PEK
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/113:30 pmPEK - ORD
3 stops32h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$971
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Sun 11/27:10 amORD - CTU
2 stops37h 20mAir China
Sun 11/98:00 pmCTU - ORD
2 stops48h 29mAir China
Deal found 9/18$977
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 10/3110:47 amORD - CTU
2 stops36h 03mAir China
Fri 11/143:00 pmCTU - ORD
2 stops29h 29mAir China
Deal found 9/17$978
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Thu 10/235:30 pmORD - PEK
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/251:20 pmPEK - ORD
1 stop24h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$979
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 10/235:30 pmORD - PEK
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/151:20 pmPEK - ORD
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$983
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Mon 11/31:00 pmORD - CTU
2 stops35h 00mAir China
Thu 11/133:00 pmCTU - ORD
2 stops29h 29mAir China
Deal found 9/17$983
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 10/304:40 pmORD - CAN
2 stops29h 45mAir China
Wed 11/58:00 amCAN - ORD
2 stops25h 40mAir China
Deal found 9/18$989
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 10/302:20 pmORD - PEK
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/21:20 pmPEK - ORD
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$996

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to China that are best for you.

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ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

3:40 pm-9:55 am

2 stops29h 15m

Chengdu

Thu 11/20

5:00 pm-6:29 am

2 stops27h 29m

$954

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/2

7:10 am-10:30 am

2 stops37h 20m

Chengdu

Sun 11/9

8:00 pm-6:29 am

2 stops48h 29m

$977

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/31

10:47 am-11:50 am

2 stops36h 03m

Chengdu

Fri 11/14

3:00 pm-6:29 am

2 stops29h 29m

$978

ChicagoChengdu

ORD - CTU

ORDCTU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/3

3:40 pm-10:30 am

2 stops28h 50m

Chengdu

Fri 11/14

5:00 pm-6:29 am

2 stops27h 29m

$1,000

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

11:50 am-6:15 am

1 stop28h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 3/11

11:15 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,011

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

3:35 pm-10:45 am

1 stop30h 10m

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/1

7:25 am-2:25 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,068

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

11:45 am-12:25 pm

3 stops34h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 12/16

11:55 am-7:16 pm

3 stops45h 21m

$1,098

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/14

11:50 am-8:10 am

1 stop30h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 11/30

9:50 am-10:05 am

1 stop38h 15m

$1,103

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/17

4:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop31h 25m

Beijing Capital

Thu 3/26

7:30 am-1:55 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$1,118

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/12

4:00 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop34h 25m

Beijing Capital

Wed 3/25

7:30 am-1:55 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$1,118

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to China

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to China (average of $1,076). Flying from Illinois to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 IL to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 19, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to China as you normally would.

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  • How long is the flight from Illinois to China?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to China in 28h 25m. Fly via Air China, Turkish Airlines, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. The distance from Illinois to China is about 7716 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $490 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air China. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Philippine Airlines and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $589 and $627, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to China (average of $1,076). Flying from Illinois to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 Illinois to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$876Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air ChinaCheapest$894Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$901Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$1,018Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,024Average$1,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,038Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$1,045Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
EVA AirCheapest$1,108Average$1,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$1,114Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,153Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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