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ANA Logo
7:00 am - 12:45 am
ORD
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PVG
28h 45m
2 stops
ANA Logo
8:25 am - 5:06 am
PVG
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ORD
33h 41m
2 stops
$1,005ANA
Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, May 5
ANA Logo
7:40 am - 12:45 am
ORD
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PVG
52h 05m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:50 am - 8:40 am
PVG
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ORD
19h 50m
1 stop
$1,009ANA
Tue, Apr 28 - Mon, May 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 6:25 am
ORD
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PVG
30h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 9:40 am
PVG
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ORD
38h 45m
1 stop
$1,032Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Fri, May 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 4:45 pm
ORD
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PVG
31h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 9:40 am
PVG
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ORD
38h 45m
1 stop
$1,046Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, May 6
EVA Air Logo
12:30 am - 4:30 pm
ORD
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SHA
27h 00m
1 stop
EVA Air Logo
7:40 pm - 8:35 pm
SHA
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ORD
37h 55m
1 stop
$1,160EVA Air
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, Oct 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 12:05 pm
ORD
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SHA
33h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 9:54 am
SHA
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ORD
33h 34m
3 stops
$1,195Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 11
EVA Air Logo
12:30 am - 4:30 pm
ORD
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SHA
27h 00m
1 stop
EVA Air Logo
7:40 pm - 8:35 pm
SHA
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ORD
37h 55m
1 stop
$1,200EVA Air
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, Oct 26
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:50 pm
MDW
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PVG
24h 50m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:55 am - 6:33 pm
PVG
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MDW
21h 38m
1 stop
$1,256Delta
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, May 14
Delta Logo
5:59 pm - 3:25 pm
MDW
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PVG
32h 26m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 am - 6:31 pm
PVG
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MDW
21h 36m
1 stop
$1,257Delta
Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:24 pm - 12:05 pm
MDW
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SHA
33h 41m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 8:47 am
SHA
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MDW
32h 27m
3 stops
$3,655Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4

EVA Air flights from Chicago to Shanghai

Our best EVA Air deals on Chicago to Shanghai flight tickets
EVA Air
Apr 27
ORD12:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
22h 35m
1 stop
PVG12:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 27
PVG8:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
37h 25m
1 stop
ORD8:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,103
EVA Air
Sep 7
ORD12:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
22h 35m
1 stop
PVG12:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Sep 29
PVG1:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
20h 35m
1 stop
ORD8:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,110
EVA Air
Apr 26
ORD12:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
22h 35m
1 stop
PVG12:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 28
PVG1:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong
20h 20m
1 stop
ORD8:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,114

Air China flights from Chicago to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Chicago to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
Apr 16
ORD2:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 20m
2 stops
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 11
SHA7:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
54h 25m
2 stops
ORD1:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,226
Air China
Apr 30
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 00m
2 stops
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 11
SHA7:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
54h 25m
2 stops
ORD1:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,249
Air China
Apr 27
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 00m
2 stops
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 13
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
44h 30m
2 stops
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,252

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ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

7:00 am-12:45 am

2 stops28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

8:25 am-5:06 am

2 stops33h 41m

$1,005

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

7:40 am-12:45 am

2 stops52h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/11

1:50 am-8:40 am

1 stop19h 50m

$1,009

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

11:25 am-6:25 am

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/15

7:55 am-9:40 am

1 stop38h 45m

$1,032

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

8:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/6

7:55 am-9:40 am

1 stop38h 45m

$1,046

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

12:30 am-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/26

7:40 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop37h 55m

$1,160

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

2:00 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/11

1:20 pm-9:54 am

3 stops33h 34m

$1,195

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/25

12:30 am-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/26

7:40 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop37h 55m

$1,200
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/20

6:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/14

9:55 am-6:33 pm

1 stop21h 38m

$1,256

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Sun 9/6

5:59 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop32h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/30

9:55 am-6:31 pm

1 stop21h 36m

$1,257

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - SHA

MDWSHA

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/27

1:24 pm-12:05 pm

3 stops33h 41m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/4

1:20 pm-8:47 am

3 stops32h 27m

$3,655

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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 January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,137, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of April is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $1,168.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Shanghai flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,273 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 $1,172 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago to Shanghai flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Chicago to Shanghai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time

17h 08m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Shanghai takes 17h 08m
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 08m.

  • 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?

  • 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
Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $929Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,298 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $932Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,163 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $960Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,242 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $1,031Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,203 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $1,055Free CancellationRating
8.5
1,400 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,095Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,542 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,095Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,382 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,110Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,558 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $1,178Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,766 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,248Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,850 reviews
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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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