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Cheap flights from Chicago to Shanghai from $548

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Shanghai departing on 8/24. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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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
$1,195ANA
Tue, Jul 21 - Sat, Aug 29
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 3:35 pm
ORD
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SHA
34h 35m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 2:20 pm
SHA
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ORD
28h 50m
1 stop
$1,204Cathay Pacific
Sun, Jul 12 - Mon, Jul 20
ANA Logo
4:25 pm - 12:25 pm
ORD
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SHA
30h 00m
1 stop
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 5:20 am
SHA
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ORD
29h 40m
2 stops
$1,218ANA
Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 19
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
$1,220ANA
Tue, Jul 28 - Wed, Aug 26
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:15 pm - 3:35 pm
ORD
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SHA
34h 20m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 1:55 pm
SHA
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ORD
37h 35m
1 stop
$1,221Cathay Pacific
Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 23
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
$1,222ANA
Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 1
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 8:55 pm
ORD
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SHA
39h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 2:20 pm
SHA
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ORD
38h 00m
1 stop
$1,224Cathay Pacific
Sat, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 28
ANA Logo
7:15 am - 12:25 pm
ORD
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SHA
40h 10m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 5:20 am
SHA
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ORD
29h 40m
2 stops
$1,225ANA
Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 15
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:35 pm - 12:20 pm
ORD
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SHA
31h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:35 pm - 12:55 pm
SHA
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ORD
37h 20m
1 stop
$1,227Cathay Pacific
Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:13 pm - 12:05 pm
ORD
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SHA
49h 52m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 6:17 am
SHA
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ORD
29h 57m
2 stops
$1,230Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 28

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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
Jul 12
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
34h 35m
1 stop
SHA3:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 20
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 50m
1 stop
ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,204
Cathay Pacific
Oct 18
ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
34h 20m
1 stop
SHA3:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 23
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 35m
1 stop
ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,221
Cathay Pacific
Aug 15
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 55m
1 stop
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Aug 28
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 00m
1 stop
ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,224

ANA flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best ANA deals on Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
ANA
Jul 21
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 30m
1 stop
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Aug 29
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 10m
2 stops
ORD4:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,195
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
29h 40m
2 stops
ORD5:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,218
ANA
Jul 28
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 30m
1 stop
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Aug 26
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 10m
2 stops
ORD4:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,220

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated July 2, 2026.
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ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/21

5:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/29

1:35 pm-4:45 am

2 stops28h 10m

$1,195

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/12

4:00 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop34h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/20

10:30 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,204

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-5:20 am

2 stops29h 40m

$1,218

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/28

5:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/26

1:35 pm-4:45 am

2 stops28h 10m

$1,220

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/18

4:15 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop34h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/23

1:20 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop37h 35m

$1,221

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/17

5:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/1

1:35 pm-4:45 am

2 stops28h 10m

$1,222

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

4:00 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop39h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/28

1:20 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$1,224

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/29

7:15 am-12:25 pm

2 stops40h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/15

1:40 pm-5:20 am

2 stops29h 40m

$1,225

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

2:35 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 12/12

1:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop37h 20m

$1,227

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

9:13 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops49h 52m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/28

1:20 pm-6:17 am

2 stops29h 57m

$1,230

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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 October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $562, 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 October, then you should wait until April to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $752.

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 $1,267 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 $1,082 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight.

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Cheap Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (CHI to SHA) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

17h 06m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 17h 06m
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 17h 06m.

  • 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
DeltaPriceFrom $874Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,452 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $938Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,260 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $960Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,402 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $1,004Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,857 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $1,065Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,220 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $1,082Free CancellationRating
8.5
1,484 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,095Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,926 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,137Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,768 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,263Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,287 reviews
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