International route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Hong Kong
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). 7,781 miles, 15h 35m nonstop.
ORD to HKG at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 7,781 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 15h 35mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUACX3 airlinesAmerican, United, Cathay Pacific
- Nonstop flights per day
- 3all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 13h aheadHong Kong vs Chicago
Chicago to Hong Kong
Round trips from $557
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Feb 9.
Cheapest month: February 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Chicago to Hong Kong
3 airlines fly nonstop with 3 departures a day combined, plus 24 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- CXCathay PacificoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag included
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YVR · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via ORY · first checked bag from $75
- AIAir IndiaStar AllianceConnecting via DEL · first checked bag included
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA, PDX, ANC · first checked bag from $35
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceConnecting via NRT · first checked bag included
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via DTW, SLC, SEA, LAX, JFK · first checked bag from $35
- EYEtihad AirwaysConnecting via AUH · first checked bag included
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- FIIcelandairConnecting via KEF · first checked bag from $70
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND, NRT · first checked bag included
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS · first checked bag from $40
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via MUC · first checked bag from $75
- QRQatar AirwaysoneworldConnecting via DOH · first checked bag included
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via OPO · first checked bag from $70
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL, TIJ, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Seattle (SEA)DLAS2 airlines
- Cancun (CUN)VBY42 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- Tokyo (NRT)JLNH2 airlines
- Taipei (TPE)BRCI2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- American, United and Cathay Pacific all fly ORD to HKG nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $557; September 2026 is the most expensive at $746 and up, a difference of $189 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. Expect to lose 13 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Chicago to Hong KongChicago to Hong Kong: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Hong Kong?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Hong Kong (HKG) takes about 15h 35m gate to gate, covering 7,781 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to HKG?
American Airlines, United Airlines and Cathay Pacific operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Hong Kong (HKG), with 3 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through SEA, CUN and LHR.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Hong Kong?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Hong Kong (HKG), starting at $557 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Hong Kong flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and HKG on Asia/Hong Kong time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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