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Cheap flights from Chicago to Shanghai from $486

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Shanghai departing on 9/16. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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ANA Logo
7:59 pm - 12:45 am
ORD
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PVG
39h 46m
2 stops
ANA Logo
8:25 am - 4:45 am
PVG
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ORD
33h 20m
2 stops
$1,296ANA
Thu, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 5:00 pm
ORD
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SHA
34h 30m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 9:30 am
SHA
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ORD
33h 10m
3 stops
$1,296Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 2
Air Canada Logo
5:00 am - 2:05 pm
ORD
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PVG
20h 05m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
3:55 pm - 2:36 pm
PVG
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ORD
35h 41m
1 stop
$1,297Air Canada
Fri, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 21
Air Canada Logo
9:29 pm - 2:05 pm
ORD
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PVG
27h 36m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:10 pm - 8:00 am
PVG
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ORD
26h 50m
1 stop
$1,298Air Canada
Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 19
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 12:05 pm
ORD
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SHA
31h 05m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 2:20 pm
SHA
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ORD
28h 50m
1 stop
$1,303Cathay Pacific
Tue, Jul 14 - Thu, Jul 23
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 12:05 pm
ORD
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SHA
31h 05m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 2:20 pm
SHA
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ORD
28h 50m
1 stop
$1,305Cathay Pacific
Tue, Jul 14 - Thu, Jul 23
Air China Logo
6:00 am - 10:40 pm
ORD
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SHA
27h 40m
2 stops
Air China Logo
8:55 am - 11:32 pm
SHA
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ORD
27h 37m
2 stops
$1,312Air China
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 29
Air China Logo
8:45 am - 10:00 am
ORD
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SHA
36h 15m
2 stops
Air China Logo
9:30 pm - 11:40 pm
SHA
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ORD
39h 10m
2 stops
$1,327Air China
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10
Delta Logo
9:19 am - 3:25 pm
MDW
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PVG
17h 06m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 am - 6:25 pm
PVG
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MDW
21h 30m
1 stop
$1,366Delta
Tue, Jul 14 - Thu, Jul 23
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:50 pm
MDW
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PVG
24h 50m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 8:37 am
PVG
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MDW
28h 07m
2 stops
$1,370Delta
Tue, Jul 14 - Thu, Jul 23

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Air China flights from Chicago to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Chicago to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
Oct 1
ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 00m
2 stops
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 14
SHA8:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 14m
2 stops
ORD11:09 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,295
Air China
Sep 26
ORD7:44 amChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 56m
2 stops
SHA10:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 7
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
43h 45m
2 stops
ORD5:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,304
Air China
Sep 17
ORD3:48 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 27m
2 stops
PVG10:15 amShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 3
PVG4:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
43h 35m
2 stops
ORD10:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,311

Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Chicago to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Jul 14
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 05m
1 stop
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 23
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 50m
1 stop
ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,303
Cathay Pacific
Jul 14
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 05m
1 stop
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 23
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 50m
1 stop
ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,305
Cathay Pacific
Jul 14
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 05m
1 stop
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 23
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 50m
1 stop
ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,306

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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 22, 2026.
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ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

7:59 pm-12:45 am

2 stops39h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/28

8:25 am-4:45 am

2 stops33h 20m

$1,296

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/17

5:30 pm-5:00 pm

3 stops34h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/2

1:20 pm-9:30 am

3 stops33h 10m

$1,296

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/3

5:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/21

3:55 pm-2:36 pm

1 stop35h 41m

$1,297

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/3

9:29 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops27h 36m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/19

6:10 pm-8:00 am

1 stop26h 50m

$1,298

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/14

4:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/23

10:30 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,303

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/14

4:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/23

10:30 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,305

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/29

8:55 am-11:32 pm

2 stops27h 37m

$1,312

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

8:45 am-10:00 am

2 stops36h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

9:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$1,327
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/14

9:19 am-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/23

9:55 am-6:25 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$1,366

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/14

6:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/23

5:30 pm-8:37 am

2 stops28h 07m

$1,370

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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 $543, 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 $1,268 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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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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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
DeltaPriceFrom $874Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,421 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $932Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,250 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $960Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,388 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $1,004Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,844 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $1,055Free CancellationRating
8.5
1,480 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
9,874 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,110Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,742 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,263Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,241 reviews
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Airports listed have a maximum distance of 18.9 mi from Shanghai
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