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Cheap flights from Illinois to Shanghai from $375

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8:03 pm - 8:40 pm
ORD
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PVG
35h 37m
2 stops
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8:25 am - 8:40 am
PVG
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ORD
37h 15m
1 stop
$995ANA
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, May 6
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8:03 pm - 12:15 pm
ORD
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SHA
27h 12m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 8:40 am
SHA
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ORD
32h 05m
1 stop
$995ANA
Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, May 5
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5:45 pm - 12:35 am
ORD
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PVG
17h 50m
1 stop
ANA Logo
8:25 am - 5:06 am
PVG
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ORD
33h 41m
2 stops
$996ANA
Wed, Apr 29 - Mon, May 18
Korean Air Logo
12:20 pm - 9:40 am
ORD
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PVG
32h 20m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
11:10 am - 9:40 am
PVG
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ORD
35h 30m
1 stop
$998Korean Air
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
Korean Air Logo
12:20 pm - 12:25 pm
ORD
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PVG
35h 05m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
8:50 am - 9:40 am
PVG
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ORD
37h 50m
1 stop
$1,008Korean Air
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
Air China Logo
4:00 pm - 1:55 pm
ORD
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PVG
32h 55m
2 stops
Air China Logo
6:55 am - 5:15 am
PVG
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ORD
35h 20m
2 stops
$1,011Air China
Tue, Apr 7 - Fri, Apr 17
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:38 am - 11:55 pm
STL
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PVG
28h 17m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:20 am - 11:57 pm
PVG
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STL
29h 37m
2 stops
$1,016Cathay Pacific
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
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7:00 am - 10:05 am
STL
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PVG
38h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 11:59 pm
PVG
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STL
28h 09m
2 stops
$1,031Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
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6:20 am - 1:05 pm
ORD
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SHA
41h 45m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 7:00 am
SHA
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ORD
29h 50m
2 stops
$1,041Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, May 14
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6:38 am - 11:55 pm
STL
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PVG
28h 17m
2 stops
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8:35 am - 10:58 pm
PVG
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STL
27h 23m
2 stops
$1,082Cathay Pacific
Fri, Mar 27 - Mon, Apr 6

ANA flights from Illinois to Shanghai

Our best ANA deals on Illinois to Shanghai flight tickets
ANA
Mar 2
ORD6:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 55m
2 stops
PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Mar 4
PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
25h 58m
2 stops
ORD2:33 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$994
ANA
Apr 8
ORD8:03 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 12m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 5
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 05m
1 stop
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$995
ANA
Apr 29
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 30m
1 stop
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 19
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 05m
1 stop
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$996

Air China flights from Illinois to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Illinois to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
Apr 7
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 55m
2 stops
PVG1:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 17
PVG6:55 amShanghai Pu Dong
35h 20m
2 stops
ORD5:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,011
Air China
Apr 6
ORD6:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 00m
2 stops
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 6
SHA8:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 37m
2 stops
ORD8:32 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,052
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
$1,057

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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 February 26, 2026.
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ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

8:03 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops35h 37m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/6

8:25 am-8:40 am

1 stop37h 15m

$995

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

8:03 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops27h 12m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

1:35 pm-8:40 am

1 stop32h 05m

$995

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

5:45 pm-12:35 am

1 stop17h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/18

8:25 am-5:06 am

2 stops33h 41m

$996

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

12:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/28

11:10 am-9:40 am

1 stop35h 30m

$998

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

12:20 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop35h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/28

8:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop37h 50m

$1,008

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

4:00 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops32h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/17

6:55 am-5:15 am

2 stops35h 20m

$1,011

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/1

6:38 am-11:55 pm

2 stops28h 17m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/8

7:20 am-11:57 pm

2 stops29h 37m

$1,016

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/9

7:00 am-10:05 am

2 stops38h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/16

8:50 am-11:59 pm

2 stops28h 09m

$1,031

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

6:20 am-1:05 pm

3 stops41h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/14

2:10 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 50m

$1,041

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 3/27

6:38 am-11:55 pm

2 stops28h 17m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/6

8:35 am-10:58 pm

2 stops27h 23m

$1,082

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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 November is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Illinois averaging around $1,186.

What is the cheapest Illinois to Shanghai flight route?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong for the best Illinois - Shanghai flight prices

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 $1,297 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 $1,172 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Illinois to Shanghai flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Illinois to Shanghai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Cheap Illinois to Shanghai flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

18h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Illinois to Shanghai takes 18h 50m
There are no direct flights from Illinois to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Illinois to Shanghai.
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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
Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $929Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,239 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $932Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,102 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $960Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,179 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $1,016Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,195 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $1,065Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,359 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,095Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,238 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,110Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,353 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,137Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,348 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,248Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,768 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $1,328Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,714 reviews
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To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Shanghai from Illinois.

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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Fly into one of these airports located in Shanghai

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 18.9 mi from Shanghai
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