What is the cheapest airline that flies from Illinois to Shanghai Pu Dong?

Air Canada, Delta, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Shanghai Pu Dong

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

Flight times from Illinois to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport vary, but if you’re flying out of Chicago and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 18h 38m on average. Another popular route from Illinois to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is flying from Moline to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 34h 25m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

United Airlines, ANA and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from Illinois according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 28% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

Prices for flights from Illinois to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are updated daily.

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As of July 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai Pu Dong Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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3:34 pm - 12:05 pm

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PVG

31h 31m

2 stops

8:35 am - 11:43 pm

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STL

28h 08m

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$1,165Cathay Pacific

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28h 26m

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18h 00m

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19h 50m

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$1,188ANA

Tue, Jul 14 - Mon, Aug 17

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26h 57m

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37h 15m

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$1,190ANA

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28h 35m

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36h 55m

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39h 46m

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$1,234Air Canada

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17h 06m

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21h 30m

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$1,370Delta

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United Airlines flights from Illinois to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

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United Airlines

Nov 17

STL8:28 amLambert-St Louis

20h 17m

1 stop

PVG6:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Nov 24

PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

18h 33m

1 stop

STL6:03 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,397

United Airlines

Sep 18

MLI6:32 amMoline Quad-City

22h 13m

2 stops

PVG5:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 22

PVG8:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

26h 57m

2 stops

MLI10:07 amMoline Quad-City

$2,898

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Lufthansa

Aug 24

STL3:30 pmLambert-St Louis

28h 45m

1 stop

PVG9:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 7

PVG11:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

26h 35m

1 stop

STL1:25 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,443

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Dec 13

STL3:40 pmLambert-St Louis

28h 25m

1 stop

PVG10:05 amShanghai Pu Dong

Jan 10

PVG12:10 amShanghai Pu Dong

35h 03m

2 stops

STL9:13 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,505

Lufthansa

Aug 12

STL3:30 pmLambert-St Louis

34h 35m

1 stop

PVG3:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Aug 24

PVG11:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

26h 35m

1 stop

STL1:25 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,515

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3:34 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops31h 31m

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Mon 9/28

8:35 am-11:43 pm

2 stops28h 08m

$1,165

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Wed 10/21

7:10 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops32h 15m

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9:30 am-11:56 pm

2 stops28h 26m

$1,173

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Tue 7/14

5:45 pm-12:45 am

1 stop18h 00m

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Mon 8/17

1:50 am-8:40 am

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$1,188

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Tue 7/21

8:48 am-12:45 am

2 stops26h 57m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/29

8:25 am-8:40 am

1 stop37h 15m

$1,190

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ORD - PVG

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/21

5:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop37h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/25

8:25 am-4:45 am

2 stops33h 20m

$1,192

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ORD - PVG

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Sun 8/9

11:25 am-6:25 am

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/25

7:55 am-9:40 am

1 stop38h 45m

$1,199

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/16

7:45 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/28

6:10 pm-9:45 am

1 stop28h 35m

$1,200

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/13

12:10 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops36h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/17

3:55 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops39h 46m

$1,234

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Tue 7/14

9:19 am-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/23

9:55 am-6:25 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$1,365

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MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/14

6:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/23

9:55 am-6:25 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$1,370

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

The month of December is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from Illinois, with most prices found around $840. If you aren’t able to travel to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport during the month of December, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $904.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport for around $1,313 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from Illinois for as low as $1,173 on momondo.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?
As of July 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai Pu Dong Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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ANA	PriceFrom $932	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,260 reviews	Search ANA flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $972	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,403 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,053	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,451 reviews	Search Delta flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,055	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,484 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,110	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,765 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,137	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,930 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $1,171	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,220 reviews	Search Korean Air flights

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