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Cheap flights from Chicago to Shanghai from $478

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ANA Logo
5:00 pm - 8:40 pm
ORD
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PVG
38h 40m
2 stops
ANA Logo
8:25 am - 4:45 am
PVG
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ORD
33h 20m
2 stops
$1,269ANA
Tue, Aug 4 - Sun, Aug 16
ANA Logo
8:50 am - 11:40 am
ORD
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PVG
37h 50m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:50 am - 8:40 am
PVG
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ORD
19h 50m
1 stop
$1,270ANA
Fri, Jul 17 - Thu, Sep 3
Air Canada Logo
7:45 pm - 2:05 pm
ORD
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PVG
29h 20m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
3:55 pm - 5:40 am
PVG
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ORD
26h 45m
1 stop
$1,272Air Canada
Tue, Jul 14 - Thu, Jul 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 8:40 pm
ORD
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PVG
24h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 7:20 am
PVG
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ORD
31h 45m
1 stop
$1,277Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Nov 21
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 11:05 am
ORD
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PVG
30h 05m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:20 am - 2:20 pm
PVG
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ORD
20h 00m
1 stop
$1,278Cathay Pacific
Mon, Jun 22 - Mon, Jul 20
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:15 pm - 12:05 pm
ORD
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SHA
30h 50m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:35 pm - 12:55 pm
SHA
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ORD
34h 20m
1 stop
$1,278Cathay Pacific
Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Nov 6
Air Canada Logo
3:40 pm - 2:05 pm
ORD
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PVG
33h 25m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
6:10 pm - 2:55 pm
PVG
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ORD
33h 45m
1 stop
$1,280Air Canada
Tue, Jul 14 - Thu, Jul 23
Delta Logo
9:30 am - 7:50 pm
MDW
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PVG
21h 20m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:55 am - 9:45 pm
PVG
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MDW
24h 50m
2 stops
$1,504Delta
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 12:05 pm
MDW
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PVG
26h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 6:05 am
PVG
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MDW
23h 55m
2 stops
$1,543Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Nov 5
Delta Logo
5:10 pm - 3:25 pm
MDW
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PVG
33h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 8:39 am
PVG
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MDW
28h 09m
2 stops
$1,544Delta
Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 31

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Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Chicago to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Aug 1
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 55m
1 stop
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Aug 23
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 50m
1 stop
ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,285
Cathay Pacific
Oct 31
ORD3:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 45m
1 stop
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 21
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 20m
1 stop
ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,297
Cathay Pacific
Jul 2
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 05m
1 stop
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 3
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 50m
1 stop
ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,305

Air China flights from Chicago to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Chicago to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
Jul 3
ORD5:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 05m
2 stops
PVG2:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Jul 21
PVG6:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
32h 12m
1 stop
ORD1:22 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,309
Air China
Sep 6
ORD8:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 00m
2 stops
SHA9:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 13
SHA8:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
46h 17m
2 stops
ORD5:42 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,337
Air China
Oct 1
ORD4:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 20m
2 stops
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 9
SHA5:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 45m
2 stops
ORD5:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,351

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2026.
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ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/4

5:00 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops38h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/16

8:25 am-4:45 am

2 stops33h 20m

$1,269

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/17

8:50 am-11:40 am

2 stops37h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/3

1:50 am-8:40 am

1 stop19h 50m

$1,270

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/14

7:45 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop29h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/23

3:55 pm-5:40 am

1 stop26h 45m

$1,272

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/16

7:30 am-8:40 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/21

1:35 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 45m

$1,277

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/22

4:00 pm-11:05 am

1 stop30h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/20

7:20 am-2:20 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,278

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/12

4:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/6

4:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$1,278

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/14

3:40 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/23

6:10 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$1,280
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/1

9:30 am-7:50 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/14

9:55 am-9:45 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$1,504

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/20

8:35 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/5

8:10 pm-6:05 am

2 stops23h 55m

$1,543

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/3

5:10 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/31

5:30 pm-8:39 am

2 stops28h 09m

$1,544

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Shanghai?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Chicago is in July. Flight prices, which tend to average around $474, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $562.

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 $1,264 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 $1,055 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

17h 06m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Shanghai takes 17h 06m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Shanghai.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Shanghai

  • 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 17h 06m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Shanghai?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Shanghai are updated daily.

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  • 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.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Shanghai

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
ANAPriceFrom $932Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,228 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $960Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,365 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $1,004Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,836 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,053Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,394 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $1,055Free CancellationRating
8.5
1,469 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $1,065Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,218 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,095Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,794 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,110Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,643 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,263Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,149 reviews
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Can I find flights from Chicago to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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Fly into one of these airports located in Shanghai

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 18.9 mi from Shanghai
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