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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Beijing? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £667. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Beijing.£667 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Wed, 22 Apr.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines and Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £667, select.
Beijing.£671 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £671, select.
Beijing.£730 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Tue, 26 May.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £730, select.
Beijing.£765 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £765, select.
Beijing.£772 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Beijing Capital on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £772, select.
Beijing.£774 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Mar, returning Tue, 17 Mar.Return flight with Air India and Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £774, select.
Beijing.£784 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £784, select.
Beijing.£792 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £792, select.
Beijing.£811 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £811, select.
Beijing.£821 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £821, select.
Beijing.£822 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £822, select.
Beijing.£827 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £827, select.
Beijing.£831 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Thu, 9 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 9 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £831, select.
Beijing.£838 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £838, select.
Beijing.£856 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 May, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with KLM and Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £856, select.
Beijing.£899 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £899, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Beijing

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Beijing flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from £774
Apr
from £667
May
from £730
Jun
from £917
Jul
from £899
Aug
from £822
Sep
from £784
Oct
from £821
Nov
from £772
Dec
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Jan
from £792
Feb
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Direct flights from Chicago to Beijing

Alternative Chicago to Beijing routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Chicago to Beijing? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Beijing Capital

16 miles from central Beijing
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Beijing Daxing

28 miles from central Beijing
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Chicago to Beijing: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£667
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time13 hrs, 24 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Beijing: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Beijing: Beijing Capital and Beijing Daxing.
The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Beijing is £667. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
13 hours and 24 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Beijing.
Air China flies direct from Chicago to Beijing.
As of March 2026, there are 12 flights per week flying from Chicago to Beijing.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Beijing is usually April.
If you're flying from Chicago, the cheapest airport near Beijing is Beijing Capital – which is 15.6 miles away from the centre of Beijing. We've found flights into this airport from £667.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Beijing on Wednesday, 15 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 24 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Beijing but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Beijing is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 4°C. July is typically the warmest month in Beijing, when it usually averages around 32°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -12°C. The rainiest month is July.
The cheapest airline that flies to Beijing is Hawaiian Airlines .

Flying from Chicago to Beijing: what you need to know

  • Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll catch your flight from Chicago to Beijing. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the main airports in Chicago.

  • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's major entry points.

  • The average length of a direct Chicago to Beijing flight is 13 hours 45 minutes.

  • Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Chicago and observes the UTC+8 timezone.

  • With three flights a week between the two airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Chicago to Beijing with United Airlines at 12:50. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from ORD to PEK is with United Airlines at 13:50.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your Chicago to Beijing flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Beijing

  • Score cheap Chicago to Beijing flights by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.

  • September is the best month for scoring an amazing deal on a plane ticket from Chicago to Beijing. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Getting a cheap flight from Chicago to Beijing is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when the price has dropped.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your Chicago to Beijing flight results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

Flying from Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Take off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) on a nonstop flight from Chicago to Beijing. From ORD, you can fly straight to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

  • Look out for deals with United Airlines. This airline offers direct Chicago to Beijing plane tickets out of ORD.

  • We make it a breeze to book a Chicago to Beijing flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from O'Hare International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • Located around 26 kms (16 miles) from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.

  • After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Chicago to Beijing or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Chicago to Beijing flight, check out these options when heading out from Chicago Midway International Airport:

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

    • Logan International Airport (BOS)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kms (9 miles) away. Driving will take you about 20 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Chicago to Beijing? Relax in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your trip officially begins. Consider one of these stays:

  • When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 78%.

  • The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.

Arriving in Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Best time to go to Beijing

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Beijing. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Beijing in February.

  • Book a Chicago to Beijing ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Beijing to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).

  • Search for cheap flights from Chicago to Beijing in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.

More about Beijing

  • Start your Beijing trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Beijing, explore our range of accommodation options including:

  • Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven are just two of the major attractions to add to your Beijing to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Tiananmen Square.

Explore more of China

  • Beijing has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. Around 70 miles south-east of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.

  • Tai'an is another favourite destination in China and is around 260 miles south of Beijing. No trip is complete without dropping by Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.

Plan the rest of your trip from Chicago to Beijing

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