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Cheapest round-trip
$959
Typical prices: $1,195-$1,500
Cathay Pacific
Sun 10/28Sun 11/4
ORD - NKG • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$544
Typical prices: $545-$980
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/17
ORD - NKG • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Nanjing. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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April
Cheapest • 24% price drop
May
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Top layover airports
Incheon Intl (ICN)
Cheapest • Avg $1,170 (round-trip)
Hong Kong Intl (HKG)
Shortest trip • 27h 10m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Nanjing (ORD-NKG)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Nanjing

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
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3:10 pm - 9:50 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
41h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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2:15 pm - 12:30 pmNKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$959Cathay Pacific
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
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3:10 pm - 9:50 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
41h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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8:20 am - 1:30 pmNKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
18h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,059Cathay Pacific
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
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7:00 am - 1:50 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
41h 50m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl
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8:55 pm - 5:58 amNKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
47h 03m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles
$1,059Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
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6:00 am - 1:50 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
42h 50m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl
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2:50 pm - 6:40 amNKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 50m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,093Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
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3:10 pm - 9:50 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
41h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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8:20 am - 5:37 pmNKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 17m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,113Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
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5:46 pm - 1:00 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
54h 14m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl
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8:20 am - 1:30 pmNKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
18h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,272Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
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1:55 pm - 11:25 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
32h 30m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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2:00 pm - 2:37 pmNKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
38h 37m2 stops Beijing Capital Vancouver Intl
$1,339Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
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7:30 pm - 4:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
31h 40m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Kastrup Copenhagen Beijing Capital
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2:00 pm - 5:20 pmNKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
41h 20m3 stops Beijing Capital Kastrup Copenhagen Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
$1,401Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Sat, Jan 16
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2:10 pm - 9:50 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
41h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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2:15 pm - 12:30 pmNKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,523Cathay Pacific
Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 1
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12:30 am - 9:15 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl
31h 45m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
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5:40 pm - 2:37 pmNKG  Nanjing Lukou Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 57m3 stops Shenzhen Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Vancouver Intl
$1,714Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing?

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing start at $959. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $1,195 to $1,500. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $959 on Cathay Pacific.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing, it is 30% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 5% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$544
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing

When to book flights from Chicago to Nanjing

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Nanjing based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing?

    Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing pass through?

    Connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing most commonly pass through:

    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 95% of one-stop connections
    • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 5% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing?

    On the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 34%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $998 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,500: a $502 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Nanjing?

    Some of the most popular sights in Nanjing are Xuanwu Lake, Confucius Temple and Nanjing University. These are among the most viewed places in Nanjing on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing takes 0h 00m, covering 7,061 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $959 to $4,549. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $613, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing?

    Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 27h 10m, compared with 34h 15m via Incheon Intl (ICN).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Nanjing?

    Nanjing is 13 hours ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (China Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing range from $1,195 to $1,500, with an average of $1,423 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,195 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average $998 - about $502 less than Saturday (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanjing trip for April. Fares historically average $1,087 round-trip in that month - typically $570 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Nanjing Lukou Intl Airport.
    - Pullman Nanjing Lukou Airport
    - Fliport Garden Hotel Nanjing

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