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Cheap flights from Chicago to Shanghai from $408

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Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 8:15 pm
ORD
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PVG
39h 15m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:20 am - 2:20 pm
PVG
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ORD
20h 00m
1 stop
$1,078Cathay Pacific
Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11
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
$1,080Turkish Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Sep 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:10 pm
ORD
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PVG
27h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 1:55 pm
PVG
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ORD
19h 35m
1 stop
$1,081Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
ANA Logo
5:45 pm - 12:15 pm
ORD
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SHA
29h 30m
1 stop
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 8:40 am
SHA
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ORD
32h 05m
1 stop
$1,084ANA
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 9
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 5:50 pm
ORD
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PVG
36h 50m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:40 pm - 1:55 pm
PVG
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ORD
33h 15m
1 stop
$1,086Cathay Pacific
Sat, Aug 22 - Fri, Sep 18
ANA Logo
5:45 pm - 12:45 am
ORD
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PVG
18h 00m
1 stop
ANA Logo
8:25 am - 4:45 am
PVG
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ORD
33h 20m
2 stops
$1,087ANA
Mon, Aug 24 - Sun, Sep 6
ANA Logo
5:45 pm - 8:40 pm
ORD
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PVG
37h 55m
1 stop
ANA Logo
8:25 am - 4:45 am
PVG
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ORD
33h 20m
2 stops
$1,089ANA
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 4:20 pm
ORD
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PVG
32h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 3:05 pm
PVG
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ORD
35h 45m
2 stops
$1,090Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 16
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 7:50 pm
MDW
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PVG
24h 45m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:55 am - 6:33 pm
PVG
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MDW
21h 38m
1 stop
$1,262Delta
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16
Delta Logo
9:24 am - 7:50 pm
MDW
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PVG
21h 26m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:55 am - 6:33 pm
PVG
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MDW
21h 38m
1 stop
$1,312Delta
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 16

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ANA flights from Chicago to Shanghai

Our best ANA deals on Chicago to Shanghai flight tickets
ANA
Aug 17
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 30m
1 stop
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 9
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 05m
1 stop
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,084
ANA
Aug 24
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 00m
1 stop
PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong
Sep 6
PVG8:25 amShanghai Pu Dong
33h 20m
2 stops
ORD4:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,087
ANA
Aug 24
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
37h 55m
1 stop
PVG8:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Sep 9
PVG8:25 amShanghai Pu Dong
33h 20m
2 stops
ORD4:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,089

Air China flights from Chicago to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Chicago to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
Dec 2
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 40m
2 stops
SHA9:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 8
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 01m
2 stops
ORD9:31 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,166
Air China
Aug 29
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 00m
2 stops
SHA10:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 29
SHA7:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 37m
2 stops
ORD11:32 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,177
Air China
Aug 26
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 40m
2 stops
SHA10:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 8
SHA8:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 45m
2 stops
ORD11:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,180

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ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/4

4:00 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop39h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/11

7:20 am-2:20 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$1,078

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/18

8:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/10

7:55 am-9:40 am

1 stop38h 45m

$1,080

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/16

6:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/23

7:20 am-1:55 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$1,081

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/17

5:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/9

1:35 pm-8:40 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,084

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/22

4:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/18

5:40 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$1,086

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/24

5:45 pm-12:45 am

1 stop18h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/6

8:25 am-4:45 am

2 stops33h 20m

$1,087

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/24

5:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop37h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/9

8:25 am-4:45 am

2 stops33h 20m

$1,089

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/23

7:20 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/16

4:20 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$1,090

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/2

6:05 am-7:50 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/16

9:55 am-6:33 pm

1 stop21h 38m

$1,262
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/19

9:24 am-7:50 pm

2 stops21h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/16

9:55 am-6:33 pm

1 stop21h 38m

$1,312

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,091, 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 $1,272 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

20h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Shanghai takes 20h 05m
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 20h 05m.

  • 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
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DeltaPriceFrom $874Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,479 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $929Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,447 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $932Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,276 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $960Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,425 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $1,004Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,881 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $1,055Free CancellationRating
8.5
1,502 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $1,065Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,221 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,095Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,024 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,110Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,832 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,263Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,371 reviews
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Airports listed have a maximum distance of 18.9 mi from Shanghai
Shanghai Pu Dong Airport
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