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Flights from Chicago to Xi'an

What to know about flights from Chicago to Xi'an?

The distance between Chicago and Xi'an is approximately 11,384.49 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in December.

Cheapest one-way
$528
Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific CHI-SIA 34h 30m · 1 stop Wed, Nov 11
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Cheapest round-trip
$977
Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific CHI-SIA 34h 30m · 2 stops Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16
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Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific Cheapest · From $528 Air China Air China Most booked
When to travel
September
Cheapest
December
Peak season for travel
Route details
11,384.49 km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chicago to Xi'an over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $528 and round-trip from $977. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • ORD 2:10 PM
      34h 30m
      1 stop
      XIY 2:40 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Mon, Nov 9 | Cathay Pacific
      XIY 3:55 PM
      34h 35m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:30 PM
      Xi'an - Chicago | Mon, Nov 16 | Cathay Pacific
      $977 $1,345
      27% off
      27% off
      $1,345 $977
    • ORD 4:15 PM
      42h 25m
      1 stop
      XIY 11:40 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Mon, Oct 19 | Cathay Pacific
      XIY 3:55 PM
      34h 35m
      1 stop
      ORD 1:30 PM
      Xi'an - Chicago | Mon, Oct 26 | Cathay Pacific
      $995 $1,345
      26% off
      26% off
      $1,345 $995
    • ORD 2:10 PM
      34h 30m
      1 stop
      XIY 2:40 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Tue, Nov 3 | Cathay Pacific
      XIY 3:55 PM
      34h 35m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:30 PM
      Xi'an - Chicago | Sun, Nov 8 | Cathay Pacific
      $995 $1,345
      26% off
      26% off
      $1,345 $995
    • ORD 2:10 PM
      34h 30m
      1 stop
      XIY 2:40 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Mon, Nov 2 | Cathay Pacific
      XIY 3:55 PM
      34h 35m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:30 PM
      Xi'an - Chicago | Sun, Nov 8 | Cathay Pacific
      $995
      26% off
      $1,345 $995
    • ORD 4:15 PM
      33h 15m
      1 stop
      XIY 2:30 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Wed, Oct 21 | Cathay Pacific
      XIY 3:55 PM
      34h 35m
      1 stop
      ORD 1:30 PM
      Xi'an - Chicago | Mon, Oct 26 | Cathay Pacific
      $995
      26% off
      $1,345 $995
    • ORD 4:15 PM
      33h 15m
      1 stop
      XIY 2:30 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Tue, Oct 20 | Cathay Pacific
      XIY 3:55 PM
      34h 35m
      1 stop
      ORD 1:30 PM
      Xi'an - Chicago | Mon, Oct 26 | Cathay Pacific
      $995
      26% off
      $1,345 $995
    • ORD 3:10 PM
      34h 30m
      1 stop
      XIY 2:40 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Wed, Oct 28 | Cathay Pacific
      XIY 3:55 PM
      34h 35m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:30 PM
      Xi'an - Chicago | Tue, Nov 3 | Cathay Pacific
      $995
      26% off
      $1,345 $995
    • ORD 3:10 PM
      34h 30m
      1 stop
      XIY 2:40 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Tue, Oct 27 | Cathay Pacific
      XIY 3:55 PM
      34h 35m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:30 PM
      Xi'an - Chicago | Tue, Nov 3 | Cathay Pacific
      $995
      26% off
      $1,345 $995
    • ORD 2:10 PM
      34h 30m
      1 stop
      XIY 2:40 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Wed, Nov 4 | Cathay Pacific
      XIY 3:55 PM
      34h 35m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:30 PM
      Xi'an - Chicago | Sun, Nov 8 | Cathay Pacific
      $995
      26% off
      $1,345 $995
    • CHI 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SIA 2:00 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
      SIA 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      CHI 4:00 PM
      Xi'an - Chicago | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      ORD 2:10 PM
      34h 30m
      1 stop
      XIY 2:40 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Wed, Nov 11 | Cathay Pacific
      $528 $980
      46% off
      46% off
      $980 $528
    • ORD 2:10 PM
      34h 30m
      1 stop
      XIY 2:40 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Tue, Nov 24 | Cathay Pacific
      $534 $980
      46% off
      46% off
      $980 $534
    • ORD 3:10 PM
      34h 30m
      1 stop
      XIY 2:40 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Wed, Oct 28 | Cathay Pacific
      $692 $980
      28% off
      28% off
      $980 $692
    • ORD 2:10 PM
      34h 30m
      1 stop
      XIY 2:40 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Thu, Nov 19 | Cathay Pacific
      $692
      28% off
      $980 $692
    • ORD 2:10 PM
      34h 30m
      1 stop
      XIY 2:40 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Tue, Nov 17 | Cathay Pacific
      $693
      28% off
      $980 $693
    • ORD 2:10 PM
      34h 30m
      1 stop
      XIY 2:40 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Wed, Nov 18 | Cathay Pacific
      $694
      28% off
      $980 $694
    • ORD 4:15 PM
      42h 25m
      1 stop
      XIY 11:40 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Tue, Oct 20 | Cathay Pacific
      $701
      28% off
      $980 $701
    • ORD 2:10 PM
      34h 30m
      1 stop
      XIY 2:40 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Sun, Dec 6 | Cathay Pacific
      $712
      27% off
      $980 $712
    • ORD 11:10 AM
      34h 35m
      1 stop
      XIY 11:45 AM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Tue, Nov 17 | Korean Air
      $724
      26% off
      $980 $724
    • CHI 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SIA 2:00 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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    • ORD 6:45 PM
      20h 45m
      1 stop
      XIY 5:30 AM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Wed, Dec 16 | United Airlines
      $7,329 $9,905
      26% off
      26% off
      $9,905 $7,329
    • ORD 11:30 PM
      25h 10m
      2 stops
      XIY 2:40 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Wed, Dec 16 | EVA Air
      $2,072 $9,905
      79% off
      79% off
      $9,905 $2,072
    • ORD 11:30 PM
      25h 10m
      2 stops
      XIY 2:40 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Tue, Dec 15 | EVA Air
      $1,748 $9,905
      82% off
      82% off
      $9,905 $1,748
    • ORD 11:30 PM
      25h 10m
      2 stops
      XIY 2:40 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Sat, Dec 5 | EVA Air
      $1,142
      88% off
      $9,905 $1,142
    • CHI 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SIA 2:00 PM
      Chicago - Xi'an | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Chicago to Xi'an are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airlines are the most popular for Chicago to Xi'an flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Chicago to Xi'an, including Air China, Cathay Pacific has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Xi'an according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Xi'an (CHI-SIA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Cathay Pacific offers one-way fares as low as $528 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to XIY on Wed, Nov 11), while Cathay Pacific offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $977 departing on Mon, Nov 9 and returning on Mon, Nov 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Xi'an with the following airlines, including: American Airlines 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 Xi'an 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 Xi'an, 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 Wed, Nov 11, with one-way flights priced at just $528.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Cathay Pacific.
    · 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 Xi'an travel is around December.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Xi'an is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Xi'an on October 16, 2026 with Cathay Pacific, with prices starting at $1,033.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Xi'an: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY). Flights from O'Hare International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (ORD-XIY) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Xi'an 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 Xi'an is $761. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Chicago and Xi'an, 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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