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$519+ 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — PVG
May 12 — May 191
Mon 5/12
Mon 5/19
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$940
(StudentUniverse)

One-way from

$519
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,891
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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 May 7, 2025.

This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/204:00 pmORD - CAN
1 stop27h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 9/110:10 amCAN - ORD
1 stop17h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/6$940
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/76:45 amSTL - PVG
1 stop18h 00mDelta
Fri 9/263:45 pmPVG - STL
1 stop17h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/7$1,101
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/64:00 pmORD - CAN
1 stop40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/59:15 amCAN - ORD
2 stops32h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,122
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Sun 10/2612:05 pmORD - CAN
1 stop35h 00mKorean Air
Mon 11/101:15 pmCAN - ORD
1 stop33h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 5/7$1,129
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/224:00 pmORD - PKX
1 stop20h 40mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/132:40 amPKX - ORD
1 stop24h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/7$1,158
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Fri 10/247:10 amORD - PEK
2 stops48h 25mANA
Wed 11/53:15 pmPEK - ORD
2 stops27h 48mANA
Deal found 5/6$1,160
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 8/223:21 pmORD - PEK
3 stops33h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/141:30 pmPEK - ORD
2 stops35h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,161
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Sat 5/174:00 pmORD - PEK
1 stop36h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 6/124:40 pmPEK - ORD
1 stop34h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/7$1,163
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 10/153:20 pmORD - CAN
2 stops31h 35mEVA Air
Mon 11/2411:25 amCAN - ORD
1 stop22h 10mEVA Air
Deal found 5/6$1,164
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Tue 10/141:05 amORD - PEK
1 stop29h 40mJapan Airlines
Sat 11/158:35 amPEK - ORD
1 stop36h 50mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,166
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Tue 5/1312:20 pmORD - PEK
1 stop20h 10mKorean Air
Thu 6/51:30 amPEK - ORD
1 stop21h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 5/7$1,167
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/139:17 pmORD - PEK
2 stops53h 53mAir Canada
Fri 6/66:05 pmPEK - ORD
1 stop38h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 5/7$1,169

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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 May 7, 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

Wed 8/20

4:00 pm-8:55 am

1 stop27h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 9/1

10:10 am-2:25 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$940

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-10:27 pm

1 stop18h 27m

$1,101

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/1

6:59 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops31h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/13

5:30 pm-12:37 am

2 stops20h 07m

$1,106

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/26

12:05 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop35h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 11/10

1:15 pm-8:30 am

1 stop33h 15m

$1,129

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

4:00 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop36h 25m

Beijing Capital

Thu 6/12

4:40 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$1,163

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

3:20 pm-11:55 am

2 stops31h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 11/24

11:25 am-7:35 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,164

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

12:20 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Beijing Capital

Thu 6/5

1:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop21h 10m

$1,167

ChicagoBeijing

ORD - PEK

ORDPEK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

9:17 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops53h 53m

Beijing Capital

Fri 6/6

6:05 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop38h 56m

$1,169

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/3

2:10 pm-11:25 am

2 stops31h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 11/23

8:40 pm-6:08 am

2 stops47h 28m

$1,170

ChicagoGuangzhou

ORD - CAN

ORDCAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/3

3:51 pm-10:25 am

2 stops28h 34m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 11/23

10:15 am-1:00 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$1,181

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to China (average of $1,165). Flying from Illinois to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,745). 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 May 7, 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.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 1.2 - 10.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 May 7, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Illinois to China by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,190 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,190 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,190 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,068 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,190 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,471 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,190 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
732 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,190 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
ANA
8.3
Very good
855 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,190 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

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?

    $541 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Japan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Air Canada, with prices starting from $577 and $590, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to China (average of $1,165). Flying from Illinois to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,745). 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 May 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$869Average$1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air ChinaCheapest$909Average$1,264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$973Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$997Average$1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$1,018Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$1,045Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
EVA AirCheapest$1,104Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$1,114Average$1,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,131Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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