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$365+ 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
Jan 31 — Feb 71
Sat 1/31
Sat 2/7
1 adult, Economy
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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 1, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 12/31$1,114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 12/3111:30 pmORD - PVG
1 stop25h 05mEVA Air
Mon 2/161:15 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop20h 20mEVA Air
Deal found 12/31$1,203
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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
Mon 2/162:35 amPVG - ORD
2 stops26h 25mANA
Deal found 12/31$1,223
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 12/31$1,223
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 2/191:35 pmPVG - ORD
2 stops29h 26mANA
Deal found 12/31$1,233
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Wed 12/3111:30 pmORD - PVG
1 stop22h 35mEVA Air
Tue 2/171:15 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop20h 20mEVA Air
Deal found 12/31$1,237
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 12/3111:30 pmORD - PVG
1 stop28h 55mEVA Air
Sun 2/158:10 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop37h 25mEVA Air
Deal found 12/31$1,260
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 12/3111:30 pmORD - SHA
1 stop27h 00mEVA Air
Sun 2/157:40 pmSHA - ORD
1 stop37h 55mEVA Air
Deal found 12/31$1,260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:21 pmORD - PVG
2 stops34h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/188:55 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop22h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$1,273
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Wed 12/3111:30 pmORD - PVG
1 stop22h 35mEVA Air
Sat 2/211:15 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop20h 20mEVA Air
Deal found 12/31$1,275
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 12/3111:30 pmORD - SHA
1 stop27h 00mEVA Air
Fri 2/207:40 pmSHA - ORD
1 stop37h 55mEVA Air
Deal found 12/31$1,300
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:21 pmORD - PVG
2 stops34h 24mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/201:30 pmPVG - ORD
2 stops20h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$1,313

Find 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 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$968
(oojo)

One-way from

$365
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,246
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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 January 1, 2026.
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ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

6:30 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/10

1:40 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 40m

$991

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

6:30 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/3

1:40 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 40m

$991

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

7:10 am-1:15 am

2 stops28h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/26

8:30 am-5:03 am

2 stops34h 33m

$994

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/27

1:40 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,014

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

8:20 pm-8:30 am

1 stop22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/5

11:05 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$1,036

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

11:50 am-4:15 pm

1 stop38h 25m

Beijing Capital

Thu 1/22

8:50 am-10:05 am

1 stop39h 15m

$1,042

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

11:25 am-4:50 pm

1 stop40h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 4/15

11:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop23h 40m

$1,043

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

11:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop20h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 4/6

1:10 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,047

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/22

7:04 am-12:20 pm

2 stops39h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/26

1:35 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$1,049

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/22

7:04 am-12:30 pm

2 stops39h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/26

7:10 am-11:59 pm

2 stops30h 49m

$1,049

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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 $779). Flying from Illinois 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.

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 20h 45m. Fly via ANA, Turkish Airlines, or EVA Air 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?

    $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 $779). Flying from Illinois 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 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 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$787Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air ChinaCheapest$894Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$901Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$932Average$1,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Korean AirCheapest$1,016Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
EVA AirCheapest$1,080Average$1,392FlexibilityNo 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$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,137Average$1,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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