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Cheap flights from Chicago to Shanghai from $507

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ANA Logo
5:45 pm - 12:15 pm
ORD
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SHA
29h 30m
1 stop
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 4:45 am
SHA
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ORD
28h 10m
2 stops
$1,175ANA
Sun, Aug 30 - Fri, Sep 11
ANA Logo
4:25 pm - 12:25 pm
ORD
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SHA
30h 00m
1 stop
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 7:20 am
SHA
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ORD
31h 40m
1 stop
$1,182ANA
Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 19
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:15 pm - 12:05 pm
ORD
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SHA
30h 50m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:35 pm - 12:55 pm
SHA
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ORD
37h 20m
1 stop
$1,197Cathay Pacific
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Nov 4
ANA Logo
5:45 pm - 12:15 pm
ORD
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SHA
29h 30m
1 stop
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 7:20 am
SHA
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ORD
31h 40m
1 stop
$1,198ANA
Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Nov 4
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 12:05 pm
ORD
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SHA
31h 05m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 2:20 pm
SHA
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ORD
38h 00m
1 stop
$1,201Cathay Pacific
Thu, Jul 16 - Tue, Jul 21
ANA Logo
8:00 pm - 12:15 pm
ORD
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SHA
27h 15m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 5:05 am
SHA
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ORD
29h 25m
2 stops
$1,202ANA
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Nov 4
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:15 pm - 12:05 pm
ORD
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SHA
30h 50m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:50 pm - 1:55 pm
SHA
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ORD
34h 05m
1 stop
$1,203Cathay Pacific
Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 23
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 12:05 pm
ORD
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SHA
31h 05m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 2:20 pm
SHA
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ORD
38h 00m
1 stop
$1,205Cathay Pacific
Tue, Jul 14 - Wed, Jul 22
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 12:05 pm
ORD
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SHA
31h 05m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 2:20 pm
SHA
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ORD
38h 00m
1 stop
$1,206Cathay Pacific
Sun, Aug 30 - Fri, Sep 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:26 pm - 1:20 pm
MDW
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SHA
34h 54m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 12:46 pm
SHA
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MDW
35h 56m
3 stops
$2,103Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jun 13 - Sat, Jun 20

Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Oct 14
ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 50m
1 stop
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 4
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 20m
1 stop
ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,197
Cathay Pacific
Jul 9
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 05m
1 stop
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 20
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 50m
1 stop
ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,198
Cathay Pacific
Jul 16
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 05m
1 stop
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 21
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 00m
1 stop
ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,201

ANA flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best ANA deals on Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
ANA
Aug 30
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 30m
1 stop
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 11
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 10m
2 stops
ORD4:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,175
ANA
Nov 5
ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 00m
1 stop
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 19
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 40m
1 stop
ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,182
ANA
Oct 14
ORD8:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 15m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 4
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 25m
2 stops
ORD5:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,202

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ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/30

5:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/11

1:35 pm-4:45 am

2 stops28h 10m

$1,175

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/5

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/19

1:40 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,182

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/14

4:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/4

1:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop37h 20m

$1,197

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/4

5:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/4

1:40 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,198

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/16

4:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/21

1:20 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$1,201
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/14

8:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/4

1:40 pm-5:05 am

2 stops29h 25m

$1,202

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/18

4:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/23

4:50 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$1,203

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/14

4:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/22

1:20 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$1,205

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/30

4:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/11

1:20 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$1,206

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - SHA

MDWSHA

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/13

1:26 pm-1:20 pm

3 stops34h 54m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/20

1:50 pm-12:46 pm

3 stops35h 56m

$2,103

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July, then you should wait until October to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $562.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around $1,270 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Chicago for as low as $1,055 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight.

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Fastest flight time

21h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 21h 10m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

  • How far is Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is 7057.1 mi away from Chicago. By plane, this route typically takes 21h 10m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
ANAPriceFrom $938Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,210 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $960Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,329 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $1,004Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,825 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $1,087Free CancellationRating
8.5
1,446 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,095Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,718 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,110Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,453 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,137Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,663 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $1,141Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,217 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,263Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,042 reviews
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