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$351+ 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SHA
Nov 30 — Dec 71
Sun 11/30
Sun 12/7
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$768
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$351
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,210
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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 October 31, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/511:50 amORD - CAN
1 stop38h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/1811:15 pmCAN - ORD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/28$787
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 11/284:58 pmORD - CAN
3 stops28h 32mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/512:40 pmCAN - ORD
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$820
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 11/176:30 amORD - CAN
1 stop33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/2210:15 pmCAN - ORD
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$934
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 11/1810:00 amORD - CAN
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/165:15 pmCAN - ORD
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$988
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 12/36:55 amORD - CKG
2 stops26h 00mAir China
Wed 12/178:00 amCKG - ORD
2 stops25h 44mAir China
Deal found 10/29$989
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/271:00 pmORD - CKG
2 stops31h 40mAir China
Sat 12/69:15 pmCKG - ORD
2 stops37h 10mAir China
Deal found 10/28$993
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 11/27:10 amORD - CKG
2 stops25h 50mAir China
Tue 11/41:15 pmCKG - ORD
2 stops44h 25mAir China
Deal found 10/29$994
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/1711:42 amORD - PKX
3 stops33h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/287:45 pmPKX - ORD
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,036
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 12/24:58 pmORD - PKX
3 stops30h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/137:45 pmPKX - ORD
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,037
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 11/128:00 amORD - CKG
1 stop43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/197:25 amCKG - ORD
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,045
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/86:30 amORD - PKX
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/187:45 pmPKX - ORD
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,052
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 12/24:58 pmORD - PKX
3 stops30h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/92:05 pmPKX - ORD
3 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,053

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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 October 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to China that are best for you.

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ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

12:50 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop38h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 3/12

7:55 am-11:05 am

1 stop40h 10m

$858

ChicagoChongqing

ORD - CKG

ORDCKG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

6:55 am-10:55 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Wed 12/17

8:00 am-7:44 pm

2 stops25h 44m

$989

ChicagoChongqing

ORD - CKG

ORDCKG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/27

1:00 pm-10:40 am

2 stops31h 40m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Sat 12/6

9:15 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops37h 10m

$993

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/28

4:58 pm-11:30 am

3 stops28h 32m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 12/5

5:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$1,015

ChicagoFuzhou

ORD - FOC

ORDFOC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

8:55 am-10:25 am

2 stops36h 30m

Fuzhou

Sat 4/18

10:05 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops38h 45m

$1,025

ChicagoFuzhou

ORD - FOC

ORDFOC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

8:55 am-11:40 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Fuzhou

Tue 4/7

10:05 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$1,053

ChicagoFuzhou

ORD - FOC

ORDFOC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

10:45 am-3:30 pm

2 stops39h 45m

Fuzhou

Mon 4/6

8:35 am-6:28 am

2 stops34h 53m

$1,058

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

12:20 pm-11:30 am

1 stop34h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 4/18

12:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop34h 00m

$1,085

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/27

11:15 am-12:05 pm

1 stop34h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 4/27

12:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop34h 00m

$1,085

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/27

11:15 am-12:05 pm

1 stop34h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 4/28

12:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop34h 00m

$1,085

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to China (average of $895). Flying from Illinois to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,258). 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 October 31, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Illinois to China in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 54% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois to China?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to China in 26h. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Air China, or Korean Air to get the fastest option. The distance from Illinois to China is about 7392 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?

    $549 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Korean Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Japan Airlines, with prices starting from $558 and $567, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to China (average of $895). Flying from Illinois to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,258). 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 October 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$876Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air ChinaCheapest$894Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$901Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$1,018Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,038Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$1,069Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
EVA AirCheapest$1,112Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,131Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,190Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,191Average$1,483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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