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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Guangzhou? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Guangzhou.$1,534 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Aug, returning Thu, 21 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,534, select.
Guangzhou.$1,788 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Sep, returning Fri, 24 Oct.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Guangzhou on Fri, 24 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,788, select.
Guangzhou.$1,795 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Aug, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 17 Aug, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,795, select.
Guangzhou.$1,799 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Nov, returning Mon, 17 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 17 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,799, select.
Guangzhou.$1,799 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Oct, returning Mon, 17 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 17 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,799, select.
Guangzhou.$1,805 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Feb, returning Tue, 24 Feb.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,805, select.
Guangzhou.$1,879 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Sep, returning Sat, 1 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,879, select.
Guangzhou.$1,882 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Fri, 31 Oct.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Guangzhou on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,882, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Guangzhou

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago O'Hare International to Guangzhou flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Chicago O'Hare International to Guangzhou: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago O'Hare International to Guangzhou below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Guangzhou.

Chicago to Guangzhou: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,534
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time15 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airlineChina Southern
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Guangzhou: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Guangzhou is $1,534. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
15 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago O'Hare International to Guangzhou.
China Southern flies direct from Chicago O'Hare International to Guangzhou.
As of July 2025, there are 3 flights per week flying from Chicago O'Hare International to Guangzhou.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Guangzhou is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Guangzhou Airport on Thursday, 14 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 15 hours and 55 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Guangzhou but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Guangzhou is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Spirit Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Guangzhou.

Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ORD to CAN flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between ORD and CAN:

    • Beijing Capital International Airport

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    • Los Angeles International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

  • Right now, $809 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,534. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from ORD to CAN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.

  • Getting cheap flights from O'Hare International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.

  • Picking up cheap flights from ORD to CAN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

  • Of all flights departing from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive on time at their destination.

  • To reach O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near ORD. Whether you're catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou

  • The street address for CAN is Airport W Ave.

  • From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.

When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Guangzhou in April.

  • Before locking in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ORD to CAN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of China

  • You've done Guangzhou, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey about 105 kilometres south-east to Shenzhen to tick off its leading attractions. From Window of the World to Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Dongguan is another well-known destination in China and is around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. No trip is complete without dropping by 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.

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