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Cheap flights from Chicago to Shanghai from $402

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ANA Logo
4:25 pm - 1:15 am
ORD
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PVG
18h 50m
1 stop
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 1:50 pm
PVG
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ORD
38h 15m
1 stop
$976ANA
Thu, Feb 19 - Wed, Feb 25
Air China Logo
12:54 pm - 1:20 pm
ORD
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PVG
35h 26m
2 stops
Air China Logo
7:10 am - 1:15 pm
PVG
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ORD
43h 05m
2 stops
$980Air China
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 31
Air China Logo
12:55 pm - 10:25 am
ORD
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SHA
31h 30m
2 stops
Air China Logo
9:45 pm - 1:14 pm
SHA
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ORD
52h 29m
2 stops
$980Air China
Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 4:45 pm
ORD
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PVG
40h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 6:15 pm
PVG
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ORD
47h 20m
1 stop
$1,000Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 22
EVA Air Logo
12:30 am - 6:25 pm
ORD
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PVG
28h 55m
1 stop
EVA Air Logo
1:15 pm - 8:35 pm
PVG
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ORD
20h 20m
1 stop
$1,020EVA Air
Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 16
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 - 9:00 pm
SHA
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ORD
38h 20m
1 stop
$1,050EVA Air
Mon, Apr 6 - Wed, Apr 22
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:15 pm - 12:05 pm
ORD
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SHA
30h 50m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 1:55 pm
SHA
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ORD
37h 35m
1 stop
$1,074Cathay Pacific
Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, May 4
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:15 pm - 12:05 pm
ORD
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SHA
30h 50m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 1:55 pm
SHA
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ORD
28h 25m
1 stop
$1,077Cathay Pacific
Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, May 11
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 6:00 pm
MDW
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PVG
23h 00m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:55 am - 5:54 pm
PVG
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MDW
20h 59m
1 stop
$1,100Delta
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Apr 1
Delta Logo
6:34 pm - 3:50 pm
MDW
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PVG
32h 16m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:55 am - 10:31 pm
PVG
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MDW
25h 36m
2 stops
$1,140Delta
Sat, Mar 14 - Tue, Mar 31

Air China flights from Chicago to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Chicago to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
Mar 3
ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 30m
2 stops
SHA10:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 16
SHA9:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
52h 29m
2 stops
ORD1:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$980
Air China
Apr 14
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
40h 15m
2 stops
PVG1:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 11
PVG4:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
33h 55m
2 stops
ORD1:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$988
Air China
Mar 24
ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 25m
2 stops
PVG11:00 amShanghai Pu Dong
Mar 31
PVG7:10 amShanghai Pu Dong
43h 05m
2 stops
ORD1:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,027

Korean Air flights from Chicago to Shanghai

Our best Korean Air deals on Chicago to Shanghai flight tickets
Korean Air
Apr 2
ORD12:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 05m
1 stop
PVG12:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 4
PVG8:50 amShanghai Pu Dong
37h 50m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,072
Korean Air
Apr 12
ORD12:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 45m
1 stop
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 9
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 15m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,091
Korean Air
Apr 15
ORD12:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 45m
1 stop
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 15
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 15m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,131

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ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

4:25 pm-1:15 am

1 stop18h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/25

1:35 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop38h 15m

$976

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

12:54 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops35h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/31

7:10 am-1:15 pm

2 stops43h 05m

$980

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

12:55 pm-10:25 am

2 stops31h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/16

9:45 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops52h 29m

$980

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

11:25 am-4:45 pm

1 stop40h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/22

7:55 am-6:15 pm

1 stop47h 20m

$1,000

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

12:30 am-6:25 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/16

1:15 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$1,020

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/6

12:30 am-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/22

7:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop38h 20m

$1,050

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/30

4:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/4

1:20 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop37h 35m

$1,074

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

4:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/11

10:30 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$1,077

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-6:00 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/1

9:55 am-5:54 pm

1 stop20h 59m

$1,100

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/14

6:34 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 16m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/31

9:55 am-10:31 pm

2 stops25h 36m

$1,140

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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 October is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $1,157.

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 $1,298 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 $1,129 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

21h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Shanghai takes 21h 15m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Shanghai.
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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 21h 15m.

  • 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
Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $929Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,207 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $932Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,089 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $960Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,159 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $1,016Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,189 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $1,065Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,347 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,095Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,172 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,137Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,252 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,137Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,256 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $1,178Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,702 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,248Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,720 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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