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Flights from Chicago to Chengdu

What to know about flights from Chicago to Chengdu?

The distance between Chicago and Chengdu is approximately 11,871.57 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January.

Cheapest one-way
$506
American Airlines American Airlines CHI-CTU 35h 30m · 1 stop Fri, Nov 6
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Cheapest round-trip
$984
Qatar Airways Qatar Airways CHI-CTU 30h 35m · 2 stops Fri, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 29
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American Airlines American Airlines Cheapest · From $506 Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific Most booked
When to travel
November
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
11,871.57 km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chicago to Chengdu over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $506 and round-trip from $984. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • ORD 7:20 PM
        30h 35m
        1 stop
        TFU 2:55 PM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Fri, Oct 23 | Qatar Airways
        TFU 1:05 AM
        27h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:30 PM
        Chengdu - Chicago | Thu, Oct 29 | Qatar Airways
        $984 $1,264
        22% off
        22% off
        $1,264 $984
      • ORD 7:50 PM
        29h 5m
        1 stop
        TFU 1:55 PM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Fri, Oct 30 | Qatar Airways
        TFU 1:05 AM
        27h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:30 PM
        Chengdu - Chicago | Thu, Nov 5 | Qatar Airways
        $984 $1,264
        22% off
        22% off
        $1,264 $984
      • ORD 7:50 PM
        29h 5m
        1 stop
        TFU 1:55 PM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Mon, Oct 26 | Qatar Airways
        TFU 1:05 AM
        27h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:30 PM
        Chengdu - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Qatar Airways
        $988 $1,264
        22% off
        22% off
        $1,264 $988
      • ORD 6:50 PM
        29h 5m
        1 stop
        TFU 1:55 PM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Mon, Nov 2 | Qatar Airways
        TFU 1:05 AM
        27h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:30 PM
        Chengdu - Chicago | Sat, Nov 7 | Qatar Airways
        $996
        21% off
        $1,264 $996
      • ORD 4:00 PM
        31h 35m
        1 stop
        CTU 12:35 PM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Wed, Sep 9 | Cathay Pacific
        CTU 1:55 PM
        37h
        1 stop
        ORD 1:55 PM
        Chengdu - Chicago | Wed, Sep 16 | Cathay Pacific
        $998
        21% off
        $1,264 $998
      • ORD 4:15 PM
        31h 20m
        1 stop
        CTU 12:35 PM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Wed, Sep 30 | Cathay Pacific
        CTU 8:10 AM
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 1:55 PM
        Chengdu - Chicago | Wed, Oct 7 | Cathay Pacific
        $998
        21% off
        $1,264 $998
      • ORD 4:15 PM
        31h 20m
        1 stop
        CTU 12:35 PM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Tue, Sep 29 | Cathay Pacific
        CTU 8:10 AM
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 1:55 PM
        Chengdu - Chicago | Tue, Oct 6 | Cathay Pacific
        $998
        21% off
        $1,264 $998
      • ORD 4:15 PM
        31h 20m
        1 stop
        CTU 12:35 PM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Thu, Oct 1 | Cathay Pacific
        CTU 8:10 AM
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 1:55 PM
        Chengdu - Chicago | Wed, Oct 7 | Cathay Pacific
        $998
        21% off
        $1,264 $998
      • ORD 2:10 PM
        33h 15m
        1 stop
        CTU 1:25 PM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Thu, Nov 5 | Cathay Pacific
        CTU 8:15 AM
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:30 PM
        Chengdu - Chicago | Tue, Nov 10 | Cathay Pacific
        $998
        21% off
        $1,264 $998
      • ORD 4:15 PM
        40h 40m
        1 stop
        CTU 9:55 PM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Fri, Oct 2 | Cathay Pacific
        CTU 8:10 AM
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 1:55 PM
        Chengdu - Chicago | Tue, Oct 6 | Cathay Pacific
        $998
        21% off
        $1,264 $998
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CTU 2:00 PM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
        CTU 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHI 4:00 PM
        Chengdu - Chicago | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
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      • ORD 6:40 AM
        35h 30m
        1 stop
        TFU 8:10 AM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Fri, Nov 6 | American Airlines
        $506 $749
        32% off
        32% off
        $749 $506
      • ORD 4:15 PM
        40h 40m
        1 stop
        CTU 9:55 PM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Sat, Sep 26 | Cathay Pacific
        $532 $749
        28% off
        28% off
        $749 $532
      • ORD 4:00 PM
        31h 35m
        1 stop
        CTU 12:35 PM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Sun, Sep 13 | Cathay Pacific
        $541 $749
        28% off
        28% off
        $749 $541
      • ORD 4:15 PM
        31h 20m
        1 stop
        CTU 12:35 PM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Sun, Sep 27 | Cathay Pacific
        $543
        28% off
        $749 $543
      • ORD 4:15 PM
        31h 20m
        1 stop
        CTU 12:35 PM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Fri, Sep 25 | Cathay Pacific
        $543
        28% off
        $749 $543
      • ORD 8:01 PM
        47h 9m
        1 stop
        TFU 8:10 AM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Tue, Oct 27 | Frontier Airlines
        $558
        26% off
        $749 $558
      • ORD 4:00 PM
        40h 55m
        1 stop
        CTU 9:55 PM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Wed, Sep 9 | Cathay Pacific
        $577
        23% off
        $749 $577
      • ORD 4:15 PM
        40h 40m
        1 stop
        CTU 9:55 PM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Mon, Sep 21 | Cathay Pacific
        $591
        21% off
        $749 $591
      • ORD 4:15 PM
        40h 40m
        1 stop
        CTU 9:55 PM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Tue, Sep 22 | Cathay Pacific
        $591
        21% off
        $749 $591
      • ORD 4:15 PM
        40h 40m
        1 stop
        CTU 9:55 PM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Wed, Sep 23 | Cathay Pacific
        $591
        21% off
        $749 $591
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CTU 2:00 PM
        Chicago - Chengdu | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Chicago to Chengdu flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Chicago to Chengdu are Cathay Pacific, Air China, and American Airlines, among 4 carriers on this route. American Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Air China logo Air China
American Airlines logo American Airlines
Korean Air logo Korean Air
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Chengdu according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Chengdu (CHI-CTU)?

    Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $506 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to TFU on Fri, Nov 6), while Qatar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $984 departing on Fri, Oct 23 and returning on Thu, Oct 29.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Chengdu with the following airlines, including: Air Canada Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Chengdu is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Chengdu, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Nov 6, with one-way flights priced at just $506.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chengdu travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Chengdu is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Chengdu on September 28, 2026 with Cathay Pacific, with prices starting at $532.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Chengdu: Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU). Flights from O'Hare International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (ORD-CTU) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Chengdu and Chicago is 14h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chicago to Chengdu is $1,231. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Chicago and Chengdu, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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