Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Chengdu (CHI - CTU)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Chengdu and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,356	Cathay Pacific 1 stop 32 hr Sat, Jul 4 — Mon, Jul 20	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Chengdu is currently $1,356
Cheapest one-way flight	$633	Alaska, Asiana Airlines 2 stops 28 hr Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Chengdu is currently $633
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,378	Alaska, Asiana Airlines 2 stops 26 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Chengdu is currently $1,378
Cheapest business class flights	$6,596	Cathay Pacific 1 stop 32 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Chengdu is currently $6,596

Fastest flight	21 hr 30 min	The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Chengdu takes 21 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Chengdu is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,150–1,650
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,950–2,300

Popular airlines from Chicago to Chengdu

Cathay Pacific

from $1,356

Typical price: $1,250–2,550

13 weekly connecting flights

ORD - TFU Every day
EVA Air

from $1,860

Typical price: $1,900–7,500

3 weekly connecting flights

ORD - TFU Every Wed, Thu, Sun
Ethiopian

from $3,365

Typical price: $2,250–4,100

3 weekly connecting flights

ORD - TFU Every Mon, Wed, Sat

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Chengdu

Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU)

Chengdu China 1 hr 16 min 29 mi
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

Chengdu China 31 min 7 mi
Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG)

Mianyang China 2 hr 71 mi
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)

Chongqing China 3 hr 37 min 164 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Chengdu

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Chengdu are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $1,150 to $1,650.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Chengdu recently found on Google Flights was with Cathay Pacific from $1,356. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, Asiana Airlines from $633.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Chicago to Chengdu is $1,356, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 20.
The cheapest EVA Air flight from Chicago to Chengdu is $1,860, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 17.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Chicago to Chengdu is $3,365, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 29.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Chengdu starts at $1,356 from Sat, Jul 4 to Mon, Jul 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $633 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.

21 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Chengdu.

Most visitors come between Jun–Oct. Summer (Jun–Aug) is hot and humid, with occasional rainstorms, winter (Nov–Feb) is cold and moist, and spring and fall are mild. Key holidays and events include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Flower Fair (Feb), the International Peach Blossom Festival (Mar–Apr, dates vary) and the Xinjin Dragon Boat Race (Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Chengdu.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Chengdu really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Chengdu.

In terms of flights, Cathay Pacific is the most popular. Cathay Pacific offers 13 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Chengdu are:

EVA Air offers 3 connecting flights per week. EVA Air flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) .
Ethiopian offers 3 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Chengdu.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Chengdu recently found on Google Flights was with Cathay Pacific from $1,356. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, Asiana Airlines from $633.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Chicago to Chengdu is $1,356, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 20.
The cheapest EVA Air flight from Chicago to Chengdu is $1,860, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 17.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Chicago to Chengdu is $3,365, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 29.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Chengdu.

There are 13 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Chicago to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 EVA Air connecting flights from Chicago to Chengdu per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
There are 3 Ethiopian connecting flights from Chicago to Chengdu per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Chengdu at price $1,378 is offered by Alaska, Asiana Airlines from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Chengdu.

There are 13 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Chicago to Chengdu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 EVA Air connecting flights from Chicago to Chengdu per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
There are 3 Ethiopian connecting flights from Chicago to Chengdu per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Chengdu.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Chengdu, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Chengdu start at $6,596 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Aug 5 with Cathay Pacific.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Chengdu start at $1,356 from Sat, Jul 4 to Mon, Jul 20.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Chengdu, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Chengdu starts at $1,378 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Alaska, Asiana Airlines.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Chengdu at price $1,378 is offered by Alaska, Asiana Airlines from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Chengdu, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.