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$427+ 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SHA
Aug 2 — Aug 91
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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 July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$920
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$427
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,941
From Illinois to China
One-way flight from Illinois to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($80 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 28, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/57:10 amORD - CAN
2 stops27h 15mAir China
Wed 12/38:00 amCAN - ORD
2 stops29h 10mAir China
Deal found 7/28$920
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/97:06 pmORD - CAN
2 stops26h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/162:15 pmCAN - ORD
3 stops35h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$922
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/97:06 pmORD - FOC
3 stops34h 09mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/169:55 pmFOC - ORD
3 stops33h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$1,051
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 9/49:50 amORD - CAN
2 stops42h 20mXiamenAir
Thu 9/1810:10 amCAN - ORD
2 stops31h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 7/26$1,057
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/15:15 amSTL - PVG
1 stop20h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/135:00 pmPVG - STL
1 stop18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,058
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/124:00 pmORD - PEK
1 stop29h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/286:35 pmPEK - ORD
1 stop32h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/28$1,077
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/82:35 pmORD - FOC
2 stops33h 25mAir China
Mon 10/67:00 amFOC - ORD
2 stops36h 10mAir China
Deal found 7/26$1,081
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Tue 9/912:10 pmORD - PEK
1 stop32h 30mKorean Air
Sat 12/610:40 amPEK - ORD
1 stop35h 50mKorean Air
Deal found 7/26$1,084
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/267:09 pmORD - PEK
2 stops34h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/106:40 pmPEK - ORD
2 stops30h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,087
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Wed 9/107:06 pmORD - PKX
2 stops32h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/251:10 pmPKX - ORD
2 stops35h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,087
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Tue 9/97:19 amORD - PEK
2 stops39h 41mANA
Tue 9/163:10 pmPEK - ORD
2 stops26h 50mANA
Deal found 7/26$1,093
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Mon 9/81:05 amORD - PEK
1 stop21h 55mJapan Airlines
Tue 9/168:25 amPEK - ORD
2 stops25h 57mJapan Airlines
Deal found 7/26$1,094

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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 July 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to China that are best for you.

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Illinois

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China

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

7:06 pm-10:25 am

2 stops26h 19m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 9/16

2:15 pm-1:09 pm

3 stops35h 54m

$922

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

7:18 am-10:25 am

2 stops38h 07m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 11/12

6:30 am-11:10 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$1,019

ChicagoFuzhou

ORD - FOC

ORDFOC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

7:06 pm-6:15 pm

3 stops34h 09m

Fuzhou

Tue 9/16

9:55 pm-6:11 pm

3 stops33h 16m

$1,051

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

9:50 am-5:10 pm

2 stops42h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 9/18

10:10 am-5:00 am

2 stops31h 50m

$1,057

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/1

5:15 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/13

5:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$1,058

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/12

4:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop29h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/28

6:35 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$1,077

ChicagoFuzhou

ORD - FOC

ORDFOC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

2:35 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Fuzhou

Mon 10/6

7:00 am-6:10 am

2 stops36h 10m

$1,081

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

12:10 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 30m

Beijing Capital

Sat 12/6

10:40 am-8:30 am

1 stop35h 50m

$1,084

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

7:09 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops34h 51m

Beijing Capital

Wed 9/10

6:40 pm-11:59 am

2 stops30h 19m

$1,087

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

7:19 am-12:00 pm

2 stops39h 41m

Beijing Capital

Tue 9/16

3:10 pm-5:00 am

2 stops26h 50m

$1,093

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to China (average of $1,120). Flying from Illinois to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 July 28, 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to China. Reviews last updated July 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air, and ANA from Illinois to China to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
8.4
Very good

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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

    $484 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 Etihad Airways and Philippine Airlines, with prices starting from $621 and $628, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to China (average of $1,120). Flying from Illinois to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$894Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air ChinaCheapest$909Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$997Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Korean AirCheapest$1,018Average$1,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,024Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$1,045Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
EVA AirCheapest$1,091Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$1,114Average$1,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,131Average$1,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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