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$425+ 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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SHA
Feb 13 — Feb 201
Fri 2/13
Fri 2/20
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 January 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$931
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$425
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,159
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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 January 14, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/128:20 pm
ORD
-
CAN
1 stop30h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/311:15 pm
CAN
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/12$931
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/119:20 pm
ORD
-
CAN
1 stop30h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/237:55 am
CAN
-
ORD
1 stop40h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/12$940
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/118:20 pm
ORD
-
CAN
1 stop30h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/97:55 am
CAN
-
ORD
1 stop24h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/12$942
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Thu 3/1212:50 pm
ORD
-
CAN
1 stop38h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/237:55 am
CAN
-
ORD
1 stop24h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/12$947
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/68:48 pm
ORD
-
PVG
2 stops35h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/1411:35 am
PVG
-
ORD
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$963
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Mon 1/264:25 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop18h 50m
ANA
Wed 2/42:35 am
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop18h 45m
ANA
Deal found 1/13$964
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/48:20 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop30h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/1610:25 pm
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop24h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/14$965
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Sat 2/288:20 pm
ORD
-
CAN
1 stop30h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 5/2911:00 pm
CAN
-
ORD
1 stop23h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/13$968
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 3/1812:50 pm
ORD
-
CAN
1 stop38h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/811:00 pm
CAN
-
ORD
1 stop23h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/13$970
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 3/2510:56 am
ORD
-
PEK
2 stops27h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/211:20 pm
PEK
-
ORD
1 stop18h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$978
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 1/146:30 pm
ORD
-
SHA
2 stops27h 55m
ANA
Wed 1/211:40 pm
SHA
-
ORD
1 stop31h 40m
ANA
Deal found 1/13$978
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/88:20 pm
ORD
-
PEK
1 stop29h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 2/178:50 am
PEK
-
ORD
1 stop23h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/14$981

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 14, 2026.
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

Thu 2/12

11:50 am-4:35 pm

1 stop38h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 3/12

7:55 am-7:25 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$931

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

8:20 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop30h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 3/9

7:55 am-7:25 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$942

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

4:25 pm-1:15 am

1 stop18h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/4

2:35 am-7:20 am

1 stop18h 45m

$964

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

11:25 am-4:50 pm

1 stop40h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 5/27

11:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop23h 40m

$970

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

11:50 am-4:35 pm

1 stop38h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 3/7

11:15 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$991

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/18

1:40 pm-5:01 am

2 stops29h 21m

$997

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

6:20 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops52h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/16

1:40 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop38h 10m

$1,021

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

9:05 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops52h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/1

5:35 pm-2:41 pm

1 stop35h 06m

$1,038

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

4:10 pm-9:55 am

2 stops27h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/5

5:30 pm-5:15 am

2 stops25h 45m

$1,046

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/12

8:20 pm-4:50 am

2 stops42h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 4/4

10:10 am-2:25 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$1,047

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to China (average of $778). Flying from Illinois to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,158). 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.

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 18h 50m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, ANA, or Air Canada to get the fastest option. The distance from Illinois to China is about 7038 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?

    $474 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 Korean Air and American Airlines, with prices starting from $538 and $538, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to China (average of $778). Flying from Illinois to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,158). 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 January 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$787Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air ChinaCheapest$894Average$1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$901Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$932Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Korean AirCheapest$1,016Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
EVA AirCheapest$1,090Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,110Average$1,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,131Average$1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,137Average$1,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,137Average$1,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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