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Cheap flights from Chicago to Shanghai from $425

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6:30 pm - 12:25 pm
ORD
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SHA
27h 55m2 stops
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1:40 pm - 7:20 am
SHA
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ORD
31h 40m1 stop
$991ANA
Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3
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4:25 pm - 12:25 pm
ORD
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SHA
30h 00m1 stop
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1:40 pm - 5:18 am
SHA
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ORD
28h 38m2 stops
$996ANA
Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Mar 9
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4:25 pm - 12:25 pm
ORD
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SHA
30h 00m1 stop
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 5:01 am
SHA
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ORD
29h 21m2 stops
$997ANA
Mon, Feb 16 - Mon, Feb 23
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7:10 am - 12:25 pm
ORD
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SHA
39h 15m2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 6:52 pm
SHA
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ORD
43h 12m2 stops
$1,001ANA
Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5
ANA Logo
7:10 am - 12:25 pm
ORD
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SHA
39h 15m2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 5:01 am
SHA
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ORD
29h 21m2 stops
$1,002ANA
Mon, Feb 16 - Mon, Feb 23
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12:54 pm - 9:55 am
ORD
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SHA
32h 01m2 stops
Air China Logo
9:30 pm - 1:14 pm
SHA
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ORD
52h 44m2 stops
$1,008Air China
Thu, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 15
Air China Logo
10:41 am - 9:55 am
ORD
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SHA
33h 14m2 stops
Air China Logo
7:45 am - 6:48 pm
SHA
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ORD
25h 03m2 stops
$1,033Air China
Mon, Jan 19 - Wed, Jan 28
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4:25 pm - 12:25 pm
ORD
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SHA
30h 00m1 stop
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 8:20 am
SHA
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ORD
31h 40m1 stop
$1,036ANA
Wed, Feb 11 - Thu, Mar 12
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7:10 am - 12:25 pm
ORD
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SHA
39h 15m2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 7:20 am
SHA
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ORD
31h 40m1 stop
$1,042ANA
Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5
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4:25 pm - 12:25 pm
ORD
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SHA
30h 00m1 stop
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1:40 pm - 5:15 am
SHA
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ORD
29h 35m2 stops
$1,047ANA
Tue, Jan 20 - Sun, Jan 25

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 12
ORD12:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 01m
2 stops
SHA9:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 15
SHA9:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
52h 44m
2 stops
ORD1:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,008
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Air China
Jan 19
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 55m
2 stops
SHA9:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 27
SHA8:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 18m
2 stops
ORD6:48 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,032
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Air China
Feb 3
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 25m
2 stops
SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 19
SHA5:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 31m
2 stops
ORD5:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,033
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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
Jan 20
ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 45m
1 stop
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 25
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 25m
1 stop
ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,072
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Cathay Pacific
Jan 20
ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 45m
1 stop
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 25
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 25m
1 stop
ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,073
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Cathay Pacific
Feb 18
ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 45m
1 stop
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 4
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 20m
1 stop
ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,074
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ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

6:30 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/3

1:40 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 40m

$991

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/9

1:40 pm-5:18 am

2 stops28h 38m

$996

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/23

1:40 pm-5:01 am

2 stops29h 21m

$997

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

7:10 am-12:25 pm

2 stops39h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/5

1:40 pm-6:52 pm

2 stops43h 12m

$1,001

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

7:10 am-12:25 pm

2 stops39h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/23

1:40 pm-5:01 am

2 stops29h 21m

$1,002

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

12:54 pm-9:55 am

2 stops32h 01m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/15

9:30 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops52h 44m

$1,008

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

10:41 am-9:55 am

2 stops33h 14m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/28

7:45 am-6:48 pm

2 stops25h 03m

$1,033

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/12

1:40 pm-8:20 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,036

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

7:10 am-12:25 pm

2 stops39h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/5

1:40 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,042

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/25

1:40 pm-5:15 am

2 stops29h 35m

$1,047

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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 $1,138.

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 $1,310 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 $1,129 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

16h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 16h 50m
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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 50m.

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

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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.

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Best airlines flying from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $876Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,139 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $960Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,114 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $1,049Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,184 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,076Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,052 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $1,109Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,306 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,137Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,071 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,137Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,132 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,142Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,020 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $1,178Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,663 reviews
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