What airlines fly to Shanghai?

ANA, Cathay Pacific and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Chicago according to our data. ANA is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Shanghai?

Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Air China are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Shanghai

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There are 11 operators available for flights from Chicago to Shanghai as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Shanghai?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Shanghai.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$480 Cheap Flights from Chicago to Shanghai in 2026

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4:15 pm - 4:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

8:30 am - 1:55 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$959Cathay Pacific

Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 29

2:10 pm - 8:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

40h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:50 pm - 1:55 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$959Cathay Pacific

Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Mar 23

7:20 pm - 4:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:50 pm - 3:05 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$965Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 5

7:20 pm - 4:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:50 pm - 3:05 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$991Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Oct 5

11:25 am - 4:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

40h 20m1 stop Istanbul

7:55 am - 6:15 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

47h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$1,000Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 23

2:40 pm - 10:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital

9:10 pm - 5:59 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

46h 49m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles

$1,006Air China

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 15

4:39 pm - 9:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital

9:30 pm - 5:20 amSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

45h 50m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles

$1,006Air China

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 15

11:45 am - 5:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

39h 25m1 stop Istanbul

10:55 pm - 6:20 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 25m1 stop Istanbul

$1,032Turkish Airlines

Fri, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 21

4:25 pm - 1:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 50m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

8:30 am - 7:20 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 50m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$1,040ANA

Wed, Jan 20 - Sun, Jan 31

4:25 pm - 1:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 50m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

8:30 am - 7:20 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 50m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$1,040ANA

Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 31

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4:00 pm - 12:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

5:40 pm - 1:55 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$971Cathay Pacific

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16

4:00 pm - 12:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

5:40 pm - 1:55 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$974Cathay Pacific

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16

4:45 pm - 10:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital

8:05 pm - 6:40 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

47h 35m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles

$1,037Air China

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16

5:45 pm - 12:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 00m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

8:25 am - 4:45 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 20m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$1,045ANA

Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 15

7:50 pm - 11:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

8:25 am - 8:26 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 01m2 stops Tokyo Haneda San Francisco

$1,075ANA

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

8:40 am - 10:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 00m2 stops San Francisco Beijing Capital

7:55 am - 11:05 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 10m2 stops Beijing Capital San Francisco

$1,160Air China

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

12:30 am - 12:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 35m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

1:10 pm - 8:45 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 35m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,196EVA Air

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

12:30 am - 6:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 55m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

1:10 pm - 8:45 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 35m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,196EVA Air

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 14

4:00 pm - 12:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

9:50 pm - 1:55 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 05m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Hong Kong Intl

$1,235Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16

4:00 pm - 11:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

10:05 pm - 8:45 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 40m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,248Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 4

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ANA flights from Chicago to Shanghai

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ANA

Jan 14

ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 00m

1 stop

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jan 27

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 40m

1 stop

ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,040

ANA

Sep 21

ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 30m

1 stop

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 5

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 10m

2 stops

ORD4:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,042

ANA

Jan 19

ORD6:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 25m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jan 31

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 40m

1 stop

ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,044

Air China flights from Chicago to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Chicago to Shanghai flight tickets

Air China

Oct 29

ORD4:39 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 16m

2 stops

SHA9:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 15

SHA9:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

45h 50m

2 stops

ORD5:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,006

Air China

Oct 18

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 40m

2 stops

SHA10:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 8

SHA9:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

45h 50m

2 stops

ORD5:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,031

Air China

Oct 15

ORD6:06 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 54m

2 stops

SHA4:00 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 25

SHA8:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

53h 45m

2 stops

ORD1:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,036

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/7

4:15 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/29

8:30 am-1:55 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$959

ChicagoShanghai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/20

2:10 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop40h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/23

12:50 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop38h 05m

$959

ChicagoShanghai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/21

7:20 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/5

6:50 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$965

ChicagoShanghai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/20

7:20 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/5

6:50 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$991

ChicagoShanghai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/18

11:25 am-4:45 pm

1 stop40h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/23

7:55 am-6:15 pm

1 stop47h 20m

$1,000

ChicagoShanghai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/29

2:40 pm-10:15 am

2 stops30h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/15

9:10 pm-5:59 am

2 stops46h 49m

$1,006

ChicagoShanghai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/29

4:39 pm-9:55 am

2 stops28h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/15

9:30 pm-5:20 am

2 stops45h 50m

$1,006

ChicagoShanghai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/15

11:45 am-5:10 pm

1 stop39h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/21

10:55 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,032

ChicagoShanghai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/20

4:25 pm-1:15 am

1 stop18h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/31

8:30 am-7:20 am

1 stop36h 50m

$1,040

ChicagoShanghai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/14

4:25 pm-1:15 am

1 stop18h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/31

8:30 am-7:20 am

1 stop36h 50m

$1,040

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Chicago is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,090, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of January is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $1,116.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Shanghai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around $1,282 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Chicago for as low as $1,082 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$480
Fastest flight time	16h 55m
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The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $480. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $959.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Shanghai takes 16h 55m

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How far is Chicago to Shanghai by plane?
There are 7052.6 mi between Chicago and Shanghai. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 16h 55m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Shanghai are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Shanghai?
There are 11 operators available for flights from Chicago to Shanghai as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Shanghai?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Delta	PriceFrom $874	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,542 reviews	Search Delta flights
ANA	PriceFrom $932	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,308 reviews	Search ANA flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $960	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,467 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $964	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,479 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom $980	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 163 reviews	Search Air China flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,004	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,912 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,047	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,522 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $1,065	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,221 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,095	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,023 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,095	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,157 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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