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Cheap flights from Chicago to Shanghai from $386

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Air China Logo
2:33 pm - 10:15 am
ORD
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SHA
29h 42m
2 stops
Air China Logo
9:45 pm - 1:14 pm
SHA
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ORD
52h 29m
2 stops
$988Air China
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
ANA Logo
4:25 pm - 12:25 pm
ORD
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SHA
30h 00m
1 stop
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 5:18 am
SHA
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ORD
28h 38m
2 stops
$998ANA
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
Air China Logo
7:40 am - 10:40 pm
ORD
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SHA
26h 00m
2 stops
Air China Logo
8:25 pm - 5:15 am
SHA
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ORD
45h 50m
2 stops
$1,044Air China
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
Air China Logo
4:00 pm - 10:15 am
ORD
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SHA
29h 15m
2 stops
Air China Logo
2:45 pm - 5:18 am
SHA
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ORD
27h 33m
2 stops
$1,054Air China
Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:39 pm - 12:20 pm
ORD
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SHA
51h 41m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 4:49 am
SHA
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ORD
28h 14m
2 stops
$1,066Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 21
Cathay Pacific Logo
3:35 pm - 3:20 pm
ORD
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SHA
34h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 1:55 pm
SHA
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ORD
28h 25m
1 stop
$1,067Cathay Pacific
Wed, Mar 25 - Mon, Apr 20
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
$1,074Cathay Pacific
Tue, Apr 7 - Sun, Apr 19
Air China Logo
2:33 pm - 4:05 pm
ORD
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SHA
35h 32m
2 stops
Air China Logo
7:45 am - 8:15 pm
SHA
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ORD
25h 30m
2 stops
$1,083Air China
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 11
Air China Logo
4:00 pm - 10:15 am
ORD
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SHA
28h 15m
2 stops
Air China Logo
9:30 pm - 1:14 pm
SHA
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ORD
52h 44m
2 stops
$1,087Air China
Fri, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 15
Korean Air Logo
12:20 pm - 5:05 pm
ORD
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SHA
39h 45m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 9:40 am
SHA
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ORD
28h 15m
1 stop
$1,091Korean Air
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 20

ANA flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best ANA deals on Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
ANA
Mar 3
ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 00m
1 stop
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 10
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 38m
2 stops
ORD5:18 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,115
ANA
May 25
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 30m
1 stop
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 16
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 05m
1 stop
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,133
ANA
May 4
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 30m
1 stop
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 12
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 05m
1 stop
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,159

Air China flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Air China deals on Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Air China
Mar 2
ORD2:33 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 42m
2 stops
SHA10:15 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 9
SHA9:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
52h 29m
2 stops
ORD1:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$988
Air China
Apr 8
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 00m
2 stops
SHA10:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 15
SHA8:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
45h 50m
2 stops
ORD5:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,044
Air China
Mar 12
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 15m
2 stops
SHA10:15 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 23
SHA2:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 33m
2 stops
ORD5:18 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,054

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ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

2:33 pm-10:15 am

2 stops29h 42m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/9

9:45 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops52h 29m

$988

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/9

1:40 pm-5:18 am

2 stops28h 38m

$998

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

7:40 am-10:40 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/15

8:25 pm-5:15 am

2 stops45h 50m

$1,044

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

4:00 pm-10:15 am

2 stops29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/23

2:45 pm-5:18 am

2 stops27h 33m

$1,054

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/14

7:39 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops51h 41m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 3/21

1:35 pm-4:49 am

2 stops28h 14m

$1,066

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

3:35 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop34h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/20

10:30 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$1,067

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

4:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/19

10:30 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$1,074

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

2:33 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops35h 32m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/11

7:45 am-8:15 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$1,083

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/6

4:00 pm-10:15 am

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/15

9:30 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops52h 44m

$1,087

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/6

12:20 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/20

6:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop28h 15m

$1,091

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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 cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Chicago is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,074, 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 September, then you should wait until February to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,077.

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 $1,297 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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Fastest flight time

16h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 16h 55m
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  • 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 16h 55m.

  • 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.

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  • 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
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ANAPriceFrom $938Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,092 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $960Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,164 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $1,090Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,353 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $1,128Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,192 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,137Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,292 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,137Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,299 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,142Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,204 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $1,178Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,704 reviews
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