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Flights from Nanjing to Chicago

Find flight deals from Nanjing to Chicago for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $908 or round trip flights from $1,912.

      • NKG 2:15 PM
        37h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:20 PM
        Nanjing - Chicago | Mon, Aug 3 | Cathay Pacific
        ORD 4:00 PM
        41h 5m
        1 stop
        NKG 10:05 PM
        Chicago - Nanjing | Wed, Aug 5 | Cathay Pacific
        $1,912 $3,469
        45% off
        45% off
        $3,469 $1,912
      • NKG 8:00 AM
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:20 PM
        Nanjing - Chicago | Sat, Aug 8 | Cathay Pacific
        ORD 4:00 PM
        32h
        1 stop
        NKG 1:00 PM
        Chicago - Nanjing | Sat, Aug 15 | Cathay Pacific
        $1,928 $3,469
        44% off
        44% off
        $3,469 $1,928
      • NKG 8:00 AM
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:20 PM
        Nanjing - Chicago | Sat, Jul 25 | Cathay Pacific
        ORD 4:00 PM
        32h
        1 stop
        NKG 1:00 PM
        Chicago - Nanjing | Sat, Aug 1 | Cathay Pacific
        $1,928 $3,469
        44% off
        44% off
        $3,469 $1,928
      • NKG 2:15 PM
        37h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:20 PM
        Nanjing - Chicago | Fri, Aug 14 | Cathay Pacific
        ORD 4:00 PM
        32h
        1 stop
        NKG 1:00 PM
        Chicago - Nanjing | Fri, Aug 21 | Cathay Pacific
        $1,985
        43% off
        $3,469 $1,985
      • NKG 2:15 PM
        37h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:20 PM
        Nanjing - Chicago | Sun, Aug 2 | Cathay Pacific
        ORD 4:00 PM
        41h 5m
        1 stop
        NKG 10:05 PM
        Chicago - Nanjing | Tue, Aug 4 | Cathay Pacific
        $1,985
        43% off
        $3,469 $1,985
      • NKG 2:50 PM
        31h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:40 AM
        Nanjing - Chicago | Mon, Aug 3 | Korean Air
        ORD 4:00 PM
        32h
        1 stop
        NKG 1:00 PM
        Chicago - Nanjing | Wed, Aug 5 | Cathay Pacific
        $2,405
        31% off
        $3,469 $2,405
      • NKG 12:55 PM
        33h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:40 AM
        Nanjing - Chicago | Sun, Aug 2 | Korean Air
        ORD 4:00 PM
        32h
        1 stop
        NKG 1:00 PM
        Chicago - Nanjing | Tue, Aug 4 | Cathay Pacific
        $3,226
        7% off
        $3,469 $3,226
      • NKG 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        Nanjing - Chicago | Fri, Jul 24 | Normal Airline
        CHI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        NKG 4:00 PM
        Chicago - Nanjing | Sun, Jul 26 | Normal Airline
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      • NKG 12:55 PM
        33h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:40 AM
        Nanjing - Chicago | Sat, Aug 29 | Korean Air
        $908 $1,838
        51% off
        51% off
        $1,838 $908
      • NKG 2:50 PM
        31h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:30 AM
        Nanjing - Chicago | Fri, Sep 4 | Korean Air
        $1,071 $1,838
        42% off
        42% off
        $1,838 $1,071
      • NKG 2:15 PM
        37h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:20 PM
        Nanjing - Chicago | Fri, Sep 4 | Cathay Pacific
        $1,091 $1,838
        41% off
        41% off
        $1,838 $1,091
      • NKG 2:15 PM
        37h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:20 PM
        Nanjing - Chicago | Fri, Jul 24 | Cathay Pacific
        $1,138
        38% off
        $1,838 $1,138
      • NKG 2:15 PM
        37h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:20 PM
        Nanjing - Chicago | Sun, Jul 26 | Cathay Pacific
        $1,384
        25% off
        $1,838 $1,384
      • NKG 2:50 PM
        31h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:40 AM
        Nanjing - Chicago | Fri, Aug 21 | Korean Air
        $1,495
        19% off
        $1,838 $1,495
      • NKG 2:15 PM
        37h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:20 PM
        Nanjing - Chicago | Wed, Aug 19 | Cathay Pacific
        $1,553
        16% off
        $1,838 $1,553
      • NKG 2:50 PM
        31h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:40 AM
        Nanjing - Chicago | Fri, Aug 14 | Korean Air
        $1,638
        11% off
        $1,838 $1,638
      • NKG 2:15 PM
        37h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:20 PM
        Nanjing - Chicago | Tue, Aug 18 | Cathay Pacific
        $1,662
        10% off
        $1,838 $1,662
      • NKG 2:45 PM
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:10 PM
        Nanjing - Chicago | Sun, Aug 9 | China Eastern Airlines
        $1,709
        7% off
        $1,838 $1,709
      • NKG 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        Nanjing - Chicago | Fri, Jul 24 | Normal Airline
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Find cheap airlines flights from Nanjing to Chicago

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

Flight Info | Nanjing to Chicago

The distance between Nanjing and Chicago is approximately 11,391.54 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price $908
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $1,912
Off-season for travel October
Peak season for travel January
Flight distance 11,391.54 km
Popular airline Korean Air
Flight statistics for the Nanjing–Chicago route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nanjing to Chicago (NKG-CHI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Korean Air offers one-way fares as low as $908 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NKG to ORD on Sat, Aug 29), while Cathay Pacific offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,912 departing on Mon, Aug 3 and returning on Wed, Aug 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Nanjing to Chicago with the following airlines, including: Korean Air 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 Nanjing to Chicago 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 Nanjing to Chicago, 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 Sat, Aug 29, with one-way flights priced at just $908.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Korean Air.
    · 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 Chicago travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Nanjing to Chicago is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Nanjing to Chicago on July 26, 2026 with Cathay Pacific, with prices starting at $1,119.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chicago, with Nanjing Lukou International Airport to O'Hare International Airport (NKG-ORD) is by far the most common option on this route: O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
  • The time difference between Chicago and Nanjing 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.

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