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

Japan Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Shanghai

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

ANA, United Airlines and EVA Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Illinois according to our data. ANA is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from Illinois to Shanghai 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 24h on average. Another popular route from Illinois to Shanghai is flying from Moline to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 45h 27m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Shanghai?

As of June 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Shanghai.

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.

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6:02 am - 10:10 pm

STL

PVG

27h 08m

2 stops

7:20 am - 8:44 pm

PVG

STL

26h 24m

2 stops

$1,181Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Sep 21

3:35 pm - 12:05 pm

STL

PVG

31h 30m

2 stops

8:35 am - 11:40 pm

PVG

STL

28h 05m

2 stops

$1,184Cathay Pacific

Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 28

7:00 am - 12:45 am

ORD

PVG

28h 45m

2 stops

1:50 am - 8:40 am

PVG

ORD

19h 50m

1 stop

$1,268ANA

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 20

5:45 pm - 12:15 pm

ORD

SHA

29h 30m

1 stop

1:40 pm - 5:05 am

SHA

ORD

28h 25m

2 stops

$1,269ANA

Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Oct 31

7:45 pm - 2:05 pm

ORD

PVG

29h 20m

1 stop

3:55 pm - 5:40 am

PVG

ORD

26h 45m

1 stop

$1,272Air Canada

Tue, Jul 14 - Thu, Jul 23

3:40 pm - 2:05 pm

ORD

PVG

33h 25m

1 stop

3:55 pm - 5:04 pm

PVG

ORD

38h 09m

2 stops

$1,273Air Canada

Sun, Jul 19 - Tue, Jul 28

5:10 pm - 3:25 pm

MDW

PVG

33h 15m

2 stops

9:55 am - 6:33 pm

PVG

MDW

21h 38m

1 stop

$1,370Delta

Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 19

6:42 pm - 3:25 pm

MDW

PVG

31h 43m

1 stop

9:55 am - 6:33 pm

PVG

MDW

21h 38m

1 stop

$1,371Delta

Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 19

5:10 pm - 8:10 pm

MLI

PVG

38h 00m

2 stops

1:40 pm - 10:24 pm

PVG

MLI

45h 44m

2 stops

$1,631Korean Air

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

4:23 pm - 9:40 am

BMI

PVG

28h 17m

2 stops

8:50 am - 3:39 pm

PVG

BMI

43h 49m

2 stops

$2,122Korean Air

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

ANA flights from Illinois to Shanghai

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ANA

Oct 9

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 45m

2 stops

PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong

Oct 20

PVG1:50 amShanghai Pu Dong

19h 50m

1 stop

ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,268

ANA

Sep 1

ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 30m

1 stop

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 31

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 25m

2 stops

ORD5:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,269

ANA

Jul 11

ORD8:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

37h 50m

2 stops

PVG11:40 amShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 3

PVG1:50 amShanghai Pu Dong

19h 50m

1 stop

ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,270

Cathay Pacific flights from Illinois to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

Aug 24

STL3:35 pmLambert-St Louis

31h 30m

2 stops

PVG12:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 28

PVG8:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

28h 05m

2 stops

STL11:40 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,184

Cathay Pacific

Aug 18

STL6:02 amLambert-St Louis

41h 03m

2 stops

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 21

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 13m

2 stops

STL11:43 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,199

Cathay Pacific

Aug 24

STL7:36 pmLambert-St Louis

51h 29m

2 stops

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 28

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 13m

2 stops

STL11:43 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,209

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St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/18

6:02 am-10:10 pm

2 stops27h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/21

7:20 am-8:44 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$1,181

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 8/24

3:35 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/28

8:35 am-11:40 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$1,184

Quickest round-trip

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/9

7:00 am-12:45 am

2 stops28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/20

1:50 am-8:40 am

1 stop19h 50m

$1,268

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

5:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/31

1:40 pm-5:05 am

2 stops28h 25m

$1,269

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/14

7:45 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop29h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/23

3:55 pm-5:40 am

1 stop26h 45m

$1,272

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/19

3:40 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/28

3:55 pm-5:04 pm

2 stops38h 09m

$1,273

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/4

5:10 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/19

9:55 am-6:33 pm

1 stop21h 38m

$1,370

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/4

6:42 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop31h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/19

9:55 am-6:33 pm

1 stop21h 38m

$1,371

MolineShanghai

MLI - PVG

MLIPVG

Moline Quad-City

Wed 9/30

5:10 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops38h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/4

1:40 pm-10:24 pm

2 stops45h 44m

$1,631

BloomingtonShanghai

BMI - PVG

BMIPVG

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 9/17

4:23 pm-9:40 am

2 stops28h 17m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/21

8:50 am-3:39 pm

2 stops43h 49m

$2,122

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Illinois is in July. Flight prices, which tend to average around $474, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Illinois averaging around $562.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois 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 $1,266 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.

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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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Shanghai?
As of June 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Shanghai.
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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ANA	PriceFrom $932	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,221 reviews	Search ANA flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $960	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,357 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,004	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,834 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,053	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,395 reviews	Search Delta flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,055	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,464 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $1,065	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,218 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,095	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,778 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,110	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,651 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,263	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,129 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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