What airlines fly to Shanghai?

Cathay Pacific, ANA and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Chicago according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 26% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Shanghai?

Air China, Delta, and Korean Air are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Shanghai

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?

There are 10 operators available for flights from Chicago to Shanghai as of January 2026.

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.

$446 Cheap Flights from Chicago to Shanghai in 2026

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,147 to $1,220. The lowest price recently found on this route was $964.

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4:25 pm - 1:15 am

ORD

PVG

18h 50m

1 stop

2:35 am - 8:20 am

PVG

ORD

18h 45m

1 stop

$964ANA

Tue, Feb 10 - Mon, Mar 9

12:54 pm - 10:15 am

ORD

SHA

31h 21m

2 stops

5:30 pm - 5:18 am

SHA

ORD

24h 48m

2 stops

$965Air China

Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12

10:30 am - 1:15 am

ORD

PVG

24h 45m

1 stop

2:35 am - 7:20 am

PVG

ORD

18h 45m

1 stop

$967ANA

Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 18

8:20 pm - 5:10 pm

ORD

PVG

30h 50m

1 stop

11:05 pm - 11:05 am

PVG

ORD

25h 00m

1 stop

$968Turkish Airlines

Tue, Feb 3 - Thu, Mar 19

10:30 am - 12:20 pm

ORD

PVG

35h 50m

1 stop

8:30 am - 7:20 am

PVG

ORD

36h 50m

1 stop

$975ANA

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11

4:25 pm - 12:25 pm

ORD

SHA

30h 00m

1 stop

1:40 pm - 1:50 pm

SHA

ORD

38h 10m

1 stop

$975ANA

Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25

12:55 pm - 10:25 am

ORD

SHA

31h 30m

2 stops

2:45 pm - 1:14 pm

SHA

ORD

35h 29m

2 stops

$980Air China

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10

9:20 pm - 5:10 pm

ORD

PVG

30h 50m

1 stop

10:25 pm - 9:40 am

PVG

ORD

24h 15m

1 stop

$991Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Apr 19

12:46 pm - 3:50 pm

MDW

PVG

37h 04m

2 stops

10:00 am - 5:54 pm

PVG

MDW

20h 54m

1 stop

$1,100Delta

Wed, Feb 4 - Thu, Apr 16

12:46 pm - 3:50 pm

MDW

PVG

37h 04m

2 stops

5:30 pm - 8:54 am

PVG

MDW

29h 24m

1 stop

$1,105Delta

Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17

Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Chicago to Shanghai flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

Apr 8

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 35m

1 stop

SHA3:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 15

SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 05m

1 stop

ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,126

Cathay Pacific

May 7

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 05m

1 stop

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jun 30

SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 35m

1 stop

ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,128

Cathay Pacific

Apr 6

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 05m

1 stop

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 14

SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 35m

1 stop

ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,153

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 10

SHA2:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 29m

2 stops

ORD1:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$980

Air China

Jan 22

ORD9:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 14m

2 stops

SHA10:15 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jan 29

SHA5:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 45m

2 stops

ORD1:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,004

Air China

Feb 2

ORD2:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 35m

2 stops

SHA10:15 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 12

SHA3:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 50m

2 stops

ORD6:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,035

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ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

4:25 pm-1:15 am

1 stop18h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/9

2:35 am-8:20 am

1 stop18h 45m

$964

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

12:54 pm-10:15 am

2 stops31h 21m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/12

5:30 pm-5:18 am

2 stops24h 48m

$965

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

10:30 am-1:15 am

1 stop24h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/18

2:35 am-7:20 am

1 stop18h 45m

$967

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

8:20 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/19

11:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop25h 00m

$968

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

10:30 am-12:20 pm

1 stop35h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/11

8:30 am-7:20 am

1 stop36h 50m

$975

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/25

1:40 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop38h 10m

$975

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

12:55 pm-10:25 am

2 stops31h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/10

2:45 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops35h 29m

$980

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

9:20 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/19

10:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 15m

$991

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/4

12:46 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops37h 04m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/16

10:00 am-5:54 pm

1 stop20h 54m

$1,100

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/10

12:46 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops37h 04m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/17

5:30 pm-8:54 am

1 stop29h 24m

$1,105

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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 $1,305 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.

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	16h 50m
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The fastest flight from Chicago to Shanghai takes 16h 50m

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 16h 50m.
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?
There are 10 operators available for flights from Chicago to Shanghai as of January 2026.
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 Airlines	PriceFrom $876	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,200 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $932	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,076 reviews	Search ANA flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $960	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,140 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $1,016	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,187 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,065	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,327 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,131	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,174 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,137	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,191 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,137	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,088 reviews	Search Delta flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,178	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,688 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,248	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,689 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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