Statistics on Chicago-China flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to China from Chicago
The average price to go to China from Chicago is $ 1775 (round trip). It varies from $ 1452 (Hong Kong) to $ 2322 (Beijing) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Chicago-China flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guangzhou (Canton), Chengdu and Macao.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | $ 2322 | january, february, march (the cheapest), september, october | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Chicago-Beijing |
| Shanghai | $ 1805 | january, february, march, october (the cheapest), november | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Chicago-Shanghai |
| Hong Kong | $ 1452 | february, march, april, may, september (the cheapest), october, november | 7 to 8 months | Flight price Chicago-Hong Kong |
| Guangzhou (Canton) | $ 1721 | february (the cheapest), march, april, october | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Chicago-Guangzhou (Canton) |
| Chengdu | $ 1732 | february, march, april, october (the cheapest) | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Chicago-Chengdu |
| Macao | $ 1612 | may, september, october (the cheapest), november | 7 to 8 months | Flight price Chicago-Macao |
Round-trip airfare price Chicago-China month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1429 to $ 1813 | fair price |
| February | $ 1213 to $ 1613 | fair price |
| March | $ 1338 to $ 1730 | fair price |
| April | $ 1249 to $ 3230 | high price |
| May | $ 1354 to $ 3245 | very high price |
| June | $ 1837 to $ 3128 | very high price |
| July | $ 1837 to $ 2930 | very high price |
| August | $ 1583 to $ 2260 | high price |
| September | $ 1170 to $ 1940 | fair price |
| October | $ 1209 to $ 1974 | good price |
| November | $ 1233 to $ 2133 | fair price |
| December | $ 1836 to $ 2140 | very high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 11739 airfare prices from previous years for flights to China from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
The GOOD price of a flight to China from Chicago
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Beijing in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Beijing is $ 2322. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Beijing flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a thursday
Data analysis:
Travel to Beijing in China in march to get the best price ($ 1449, saving $ 874 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 2322). Avoid the month of may which is statistically the most expensive ($ 3245, which is $ 924 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Beijing and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Shanghai in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $ 1805. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Shanghai flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Shanghai in China in october to get the best price ($ 1482, saving $ 324 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1805). Avoid the month of july which is statistically the most expensive ($ 2207, which is $ 402 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Shanghai and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Hong Kong in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Hong Kong is $ 1452. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Hong Kong flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Hong Kong in China in september to get the best price ($ 1170, saving $ 282 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1452). Avoid the month of july which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1902, which is $ 451 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Hong Kong and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Guangzhou (Canton) in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Guangzhou (Canton) is $ 1721. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Guangzhou (Canton) flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Guangzhou (Canton) in China in february to get the best price ($ 1452, saving $ 270 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1721). Avoid the month of june which is statistically the most expensive ($ 2086, which is $ 365 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Guangzhou (Canton) and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Chengdu in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Chengdu is $ 1732. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Chengdu flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Chengdu in China in october to get the best price ($ 1483, saving $ 250 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1732). Avoid the month of july which is statistically the most expensive ($ 2073, which is $ 341 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Chengdu and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Macao in China
The average price for a round trip flight from Chicago to Macao is $ 1612. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Chicago-Macao flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Macao in China in october to get the best price ($ 1290, saving $ 322 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1612). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 2001, which is $ 390 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Chicago-Macao and other statistics
Top prices Chicago-China
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Beijing | 02-04 to 09-04-2025 | $ 1019 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| Chicago → Shanghai | 21-04 to 25-04-2025 | $ 1024 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Shanghai | 01-09 to 14-09-2025 | $ 1017 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| Chicago → Beijing | 02-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 1023 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| Chicago → Hong Kong | 04-09 to 14-09-2025 | $ 953 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Shanghai | 10-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 1018 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Chicago → Shanghai | 01-10 to 08-10-2025 | $ 1014 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| Chicago → Shanghai | 20-10 to 27-10-2025 | $ 1019 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Chicago → Shanghai | 03-11 to 24-11-2025 | $ 1020 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Chicago → Hong Kong | 10-11 to 17-11-2025 | $ 867 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to buy plane tickets to go to China (from Chicago)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Beijing
The price of tickets to Beijing fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Beijing, you should buy your ticket on a thursday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Beijing page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Beijing in China 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1723 , which is $ 600 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 3379 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Beijing flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Shanghai
The price of tickets to Shanghai fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Shanghai, you should buy your ticket on a tuesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Shanghai page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Shanghai in China 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1626 , which is $ 180 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 1146 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Shanghai flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Hong Kong
The price of tickets to Hong Kong fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Hong Kong, you should buy your ticket on a sunday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Hong Kong page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Hong Kong in China 7 to 8 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1278 , which is $ 174 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 211 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Hong Kong flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Guangzhou (Canton)
The price of tickets to Guangzhou (Canton) fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Guangzhou (Canton), you should buy your ticket on a thursday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Guangzhou (Canton) page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Guangzhou (Canton) in China 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1579 , which is $ 143 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 4 to 5 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 188 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Guangzhou (Canton) flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Chengdu
The price of tickets to Chengdu fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Chengdu, you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Chengdu page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Chengdu in China 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1647 , which is $ 85 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 3 to 4 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 42 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Chengdu flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Chicago to Macao
The price of tickets to Macao fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Chicago to Macao, you should buy your ticket on a sunday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Macao page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Macao in China 7 to 8 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1256 , which is $ 356 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 323 more than the average price).
When to buy your Chicago-Macao flight ticket and other statistics