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$446+ 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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SHA
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to China

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 21, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 3/89:20 pm
ORD
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CAN
1 stop30h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/1611:15 pm
CAN
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ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$931
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/411:50 am
ORD
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CAN
1 stop38h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/89:50 am
CAN
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ORD
1 stop46h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$940
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 2/88:20 pm
ORD
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CAN
1 stop30h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/167:55 am
CAN
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ORD
1 stop24h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$942
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/711:50 am
ORD
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CAN
1 stop28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/167:55 am
CAN
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ORD
1 stop24h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$947
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/1212:50 pm
ORD
-
CAN
1 stop38h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/237:55 am
CAN
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ORD
1 stop40h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$963
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/104:25 pm
ORD
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PVG
1 stop39h 00m
ANA
Mon 2/162:35 am
PVG
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ORD
1 stop18h 45m
ANA
Deal found 1/20$964
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 1/204:25 pm
ORD
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SHA
1 stop30h 00m
ANA
Tue 1/271:40 pm
SHA
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ORD
1 stop31h 40m
ANA
Deal found 1/19$964
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/512:54 pm
ORD
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SHA
2 stops31h 21m
Air China
Thu 3/125:30 pm
SHA
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ORD
2 stops24h 48m
Air China
Deal found 1/20$965
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/510:30 am
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop24h 45m
ANA
Wed 2/182:35 am
PVG
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ORD
1 stop18h 45m
ANA
Deal found 1/20$967
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/68:20 pm
ORD
-
CAN
1 stop43h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/167:55 am
CAN
-
ORD
1 stop24h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$968
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/1511:50 am
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop30h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 2/2111:05 pm
PVG
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ORD
1 stop25h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$968
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/410:30 am
ORD
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PVG
1 stop35h 50m
ANA
Tue 2/102:35 am
PVG
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ORD
1 stop18h 45m
ANA
Deal found 1/21$975

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 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

oojo
3 stars

Most trusted provider

oojo
3 stars

Round-trip from

$931
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$446
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,159
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($471 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to China that are best for you.

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ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/25

1:40 pm-5:01 am

2 stops29h 21m

$992

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

6:20 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/11

1:40 pm-5:18 am

2 stops28h 38m

$1,002

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

6:30 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/11

1:40 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,066

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/1

8:48 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop29h 22m

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/16

1:20 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$1,077

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

8:00 am-12:05 am

2 stops27h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 4/18

10:10 am-2:25 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$1,079

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

12:20 pm-11:30 am

1 stop34h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 5/4

12:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop34h 00m

$1,086

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

12:20 pm-11:30 am

1 stop34h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 5/18

12:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop34h 00m

$1,086

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/24

12:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop34h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 4/21

12:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop34h 00m

$1,086

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

12:20 pm-11:30 am

1 stop34h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 4/18

12:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop34h 00m

$1,086

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

12:20 pm-11:30 am

1 stop34h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 5/6

12:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop34h 00m

$1,086

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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 23h 15m. Fly via ANA, Korean Air, or Delta 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 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$618Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$768Average$1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$901Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$932Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Korean AirCheapest$1,016Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
EVA AirCheapest$1,065Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,110Average$1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,131Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,137Average$1,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,137Average$1,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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