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Cheap flights from Chicago to Shanghai from $461

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Korean Air Logo
12:30 pm - 5:05 pm
ORD
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SHA
39h 35m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 9:30 am
SHA
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ORD
28h 05m
1 stop
$1,124Korean Air
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 2
ANA Logo
5:45 pm - 12:15 pm
ORD
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SHA
29h 30m
1 stop
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 2:55 pm
SHA
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ORD
38h 20m
1 stop
$1,183ANA
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, May 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 12:05 pm
ORD
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SHA
33h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 9:54 am
SHA
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ORD
33h 34m
3 stops
$1,195Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 11
ANA Logo
7:00 am - 12:15 pm
ORD
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SHA
40h 15m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 5:06 am
SHA
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ORD
28h 31m
2 stops
$1,202ANA
Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, May 14
ANA Logo
5:45 pm - 12:15 pm
ORD
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SHA
29h 30m
1 stop
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 4:51 am
SHA
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ORD
28h 16m
2 stops
$1,208ANA
Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, May 26
ANA Logo
7:40 am - 12:15 pm
ORD
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SHA
39h 35m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 4:51 am
SHA
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ORD
28h 16m
2 stops
$1,222ANA
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 26
ANA Logo
7:00 am - 12:15 pm
ORD
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SHA
40h 15m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 5:06 am
SHA
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ORD
28h 31m
2 stops
$1,229ANA
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
Air China Logo
8:40 am - 9:50 am
ORD
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SHA
36h 10m
2 stops
Air China Logo
5:30 pm - 5:46 am
SHA
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ORD
25h 16m
2 stops
$1,247Air China
Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, May 28
Air China Logo
1:18 pm - 10:00 am
ORD
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SHA
31h 42m
2 stops
Air China Logo
7:50 pm - 1:15 pm
SHA
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ORD
54h 25m
2 stops
$1,249Air China
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, May 11
Air China Logo
4:00 pm - 10:00 am
ORD
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SHA
29h 00m
2 stops
Air China Logo
10:30 pm - 6:00 am
SHA
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ORD
44h 30m
2 stops
$1,252Air China
Mon, Apr 27 - Wed, May 13

Japan Airlines flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Apr 8
ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 10m
1 stop
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 7
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 15m
1 stop
ORD11:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,288
Japan Airlines
Apr 30
ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 10m
1 stop
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 7
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 15m
1 stop
ORD11:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,332
Japan Airlines
Sep 3
ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 10m
1 stop
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 5
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 20m
1 stop
ORD7:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,333

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
Sep 13
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
34h 35m
1 stop
SHA3:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 20
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 25m
1 stop
ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,260
Cathay Pacific
Sep 1
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 05m
1 stop
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 8
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 00m
1 stop
ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,285
Cathay Pacific
Aug 21
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 55m
1 stop
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Aug 31
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 50m
1 stop
ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,335

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ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/17

12:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/2

6:25 pm-9:30 am

1 stop28h 05m

$1,124

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

5:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/6

1:35 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop38h 20m

$1,183

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

2:00 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/11

1:20 pm-9:54 am

3 stops33h 34m

$1,195

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

7:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops40h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/14

1:35 pm-5:06 am

2 stops28h 31m

$1,202
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

5:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/26

1:35 pm-4:51 am

2 stops28h 16m

$1,208

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

7:40 am-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/26

1:35 pm-4:51 am

2 stops28h 16m

$1,222

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

7:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops40h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/4

1:35 pm-5:06 am

2 stops28h 31m

$1,229

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

8:40 am-9:50 am

2 stops36h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/28

5:30 pm-5:46 am

2 stops25h 16m

$1,247

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

1:18 pm-10:00 am

2 stops31h 42m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/11

7:50 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops54h 25m

$1,249

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

4:00 pm-10:00 am

2 stops29h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/13

10:30 pm-6:00 am

2 stops44h 30m

$1,252

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,077, 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 February, then you should wait until September to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,084.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,172 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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Cheap Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (CHI to SHA) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Fastest flight time

18h 03m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 18h 03m
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 18h 03m.

  • 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
8.4
1,163 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $960Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,239 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $1,090Free CancellationRating
8.5
1,399 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,095Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,532 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,137Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,549 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $1,141Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,203 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,142Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,371 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $1,178Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,761 reviews
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