Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Xi'An (CHI - SIA)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Xi'An and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,406	Cathay Pacific 1 stop 34 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Thu, Jul 16	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Xi'An is currently $1,406
Cheapest one-way flight	$679	Alaska, Asiana Airlines 2 stops 52 hr Thu, Jul 23	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Xi'An is currently $679
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,276	Alaska, Korean Air 2 stops 39 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Xi'An is currently $1,276
Cheapest business class flights	$5,051	Cathay Pacific 1 stop 34 hr Mon, Jul 6 — Mon, Jul 20	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Xi'An is currently $5,051

Fastest flight	22 hr 5 min	The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Xi'An takes 22 hr 5 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 Xi'An is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,100–1,450
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,900–2,300

Popular airlines from Chicago to Xi'An

Korean Air

from $2,256

Typical price: $1,250–3,200

7 weekly connecting flights

ORD - XIY Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,406

Typical price: $1,350–3,100

6 weekly connecting flights

ORD - XIY Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

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 Xi'An

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

Xi'An China 50 min 17 mi
Yuncheng Guangong (YCU)

Yuncheng China 3 hr 6 min 132 mi
Ankang Wulipu Airport (AKA)

Ankang China 3 hr 3 min 104 mi
Qingyang Airport (IQN)

Qingyang China 3 hr 21 min 130 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Xi'An

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Xi'An are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $1,100 to $1,450.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Xi'An recently found on Google Flights was with Cathay Pacific from $1,406. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, Asiana Airlines from $679.

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

The cheapest Korean Air flight from Chicago to Xi'An is $2,256, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Chicago to Xi'An is $1,406, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 16.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Xi'An starts at $1,406 from Fri, Jul 3 to Thu, Jul 16. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $679 and departs on Thu, Jul 23.

22 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Xi'An.

Jun–Oct, the peak travel period, is mainly warm and humid, with monsoon rains. Xi’an has a temperate continental climate, with marked seasons. Key events include the Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), with feasting and fireworks, plus red-and-gold street decorations and a lantern fair on the city wall. The Xi'an Ancient Culture & Art Festival (Sep) focuses on traditional Chinese culture, including folk dancing and music performances, plus literature and art.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Xi'An.
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 Xi'An 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 Xi'An.

In terms of flights, Korean Air is the most popular. Korean Air offers 7 connecting flights per week. Korean Air flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) .

Another popular airline flying from Chicago to Xi'An is:

Cathay Pacific offers 6 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Xi'An recently found on Google Flights was with Cathay Pacific from $1,406. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, Asiana Airlines from $679.

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

The cheapest Korean Air flight from Chicago to Xi'An is $2,256, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Chicago to Xi'An is $1,406, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 16.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Xi'An.

There are 7 Korean Air connecting flights from Chicago to Xi'An per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Chicago to Xi'An per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Xi'An at price $1,276 is offered by Alaska, Korean Air from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Xi'An.

There are 7 Korean Air connecting flights from Chicago to Xi'An per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Chicago to Xi'An per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Xi'An.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Xi'An, 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 Xi'An start at $5,051 from Mon, Jul 6 to Mon, Jul 20 with Cathay Pacific.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Xi'An start at $1,406 from Fri, Jul 3 to Thu, Jul 16.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Xi'An, 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 Xi'An starts at $1,276 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Alaska, Korean Air.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Xi'An at price $1,276 is offered by Alaska, Korean Air from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Xi'An, 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.