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Cheap flights from Illinois to Shanghai from $364

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Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 4:20 pm
ORD
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PVG
32h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 am - 3:05 pm
PVG
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ORD
27h 30m
1 stop
$1,018Qatar Airways
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 15
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 4:20 pm
ORD
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PVG
32h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
6:40 pm - 3:05 pm
PVG
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ORD
33h 25m
1 stop
$1,029Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Oct 7
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 4:20 pm
ORD
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PVG
32h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
6:40 pm - 3:05 pm
PVG
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ORD
33h 25m
1 stop
$1,038Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Sep 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 6:25 am
ORD
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PVG
30h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 9:40 am
PVG
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ORD
38h 45m
1 stop
$1,045Turkish Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Oct 6
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 6:25 am
ORD
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PVG
30h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 9:40 am
PVG
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ORD
38h 45m
1 stop
$1,047Turkish Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Oct 6
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 12:05 pm
ORD
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SHA
31h 05m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 2:20 pm
SHA
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ORD
28h 50m
1 stop
$1,094Cathay Pacific
Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Sep 13
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 3:35 pm
ORD
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SHA
34h 35m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 1:55 pm
SHA
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ORD
37h 35m
1 stop
$1,106Cathay Pacific
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16
ANA Logo
5:45 pm - 12:15 pm
ORD
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SHA
29h 30m
1 stop
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 7:20 am
SHA
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ORD
31h 40m
1 stop
$1,120ANA
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Nov 4
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
$1,124ANA
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 6
Korean Air Logo
12:10 pm - 5:05 pm
ORD
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SHA
39h 55m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 9:30 am
SHA
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ORD
28h 05m
1 stop
$1,125Korean Air
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 29

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Air China flights from Illinois to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Illinois to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
Apr 21
ORD1:18 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 17m
2 stops
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 18
SHA9:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
52h 50m
2 stops
ORD1:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,154
Air China
May 1
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 30m
2 stops
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 18
SHA9:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
52h 50m
2 stops
ORD1:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,225
Air China
Apr 28
ORD10:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
34h 00m
2 stops
SHA9:50 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 26
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 06m
2 stops
ORD4:51 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,238

ANA flights from Illinois to Shanghai

Our best ANA deals on Illinois to Shanghai flight tickets
ANA
Apr 28
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 00m
1 stop
PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong
May 18
PVG1:50 amShanghai Pu Dong
19h 50m
1 stop
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,101
ANA
Aug 19
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 00m
1 stop
PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong
Aug 26
PVG1:50 amShanghai Pu Dong
19h 50m
1 stop
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,112
ANA
Sep 28
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 30m
1 stop
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 4
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 40m
1 stop
ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,120

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Shanghai 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 April 17, 2026.
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ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/2

7:20 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

12:35 am-3:05 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,018

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

7:20 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/7

6:40 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,029

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/24

7:20 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/10

6:40 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,038

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/14

11:25 am-6:25 am

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/6

7:55 am-9:40 am

1 stop38h 45m

$1,045

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/14

11:25 am-6:25 am

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/6

7:55 am-9:40 am

1 stop38h 45m

$1,047

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/26

4:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/13

10:30 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,094

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/2

4:00 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop34h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/16

1:20 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop37h 35m

$1,106

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

5:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/4

1:40 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,120

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/27

5:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/6

1:35 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop38h 20m

$1,124

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/8

12:10 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/29

6:25 pm-9:30 am

1 stop28h 05m

$1,125

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Illinois to Shanghai

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Illinois is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,137, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of May is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Illinois averaging around $1,162.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around $1,264 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Illinois for as low as $1,055 on momondo.

Cheap Illinois to Shanghai flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

20h 16m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Illinois to Shanghai takes 20h 16m
There are no direct flights from Illinois to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Illinois to Shanghai.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Illinois to Shanghai

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Shanghai?

    Prices for flights from Illinois to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Shanghai?

    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 Illinois to Shanghai.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Illinois to Shanghai

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
ANAPriceFrom $932Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,179 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $960Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,276 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $1,031Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,208 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,053Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,410 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $1,055Free CancellationRating
8.5
1,417 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,095Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,604 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,110Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,595 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $1,178Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,783 reviews
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Can I find flights from Illinois to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Shanghai from Illinois which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Shanghai from Illinois.

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Airports listed have a maximum distance of 18.9 mi from Shanghai
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