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

Cathay Pacific and ANA are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flight times from Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl 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 20h 15m on average. Another popular route from Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is flying from Moline to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 37h 17m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

ANA, EVA Air and Korean Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Illinois according to our data. ANA is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

As of May 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl 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 Hongqiao Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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5:45 pm - 12:15 pm

ORD

SHA

29h 30m

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1:40 pm - 6:08 am

SHA

ORD

30h 28m

2 stops

$1,153ANA

Sun, Oct 4 - Wed, Dec 2

5:45 pm - 12:15 pm

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SHA

29h 30m

1 stop

1:40 pm - 1:50 pm

SHA

ORD

38h 10m

1 stop

$1,158ANA

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4:00 pm - 12:05 pm

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SHA

31h 05m

1 stop

10:30 pm - 2:20 pm

SHA

ORD

28h 50m

1 stop

$1,172Cathay Pacific

Tue, Jul 14 - Thu, Jul 23

4:00 pm - 8:55 pm

ORD

SHA

39h 55m

1 stop

10:30 pm - 2:20 pm

SHA

ORD

28h 50m

1 stop

$1,175Cathay Pacific

Sat, Aug 1 - Sun, Aug 23

4:00 pm - 12:05 pm

ORD

SHA

31h 05m

1 stop

4:50 pm - 1:55 pm

SHA

ORD

34h 05m

1 stop

$1,180Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 25

4:25 pm - 12:25 pm

ORD

SHA

30h 00m

1 stop

1:40 pm - 7:20 am

SHA

ORD

31h 40m

1 stop

$1,182ANA

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 19

4:15 pm - 12:05 pm

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SHA

30h 50m

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1:35 pm - 12:55 pm

SHA

ORD

37h 20m

1 stop

$1,197Cathay Pacific

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Nov 4

5:45 pm - 12:15 pm

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SHA

29h 30m

1 stop

1:40 pm - 7:20 am

SHA

ORD

31h 40m

1 stop

$1,198ANA

Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Nov 4

11:50 am - 12:15 pm

ORD

SHA

35h 25m

1 stop

1:40 pm - 7:20 am

SHA

ORD

31h 40m

1 stop

$1,202ANA

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Nov 30

1:59 pm - 1:20 pm

MDW

SHA

34h 21m

3 stops

2:50 pm - 9:14 am

SHA

MDW

31h 24m

3 stops

$1,929Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 20

Japan Airlines flights from Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Japan Airlines

Sep 3

ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 7

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 00m

1 stop

ORD10:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,392

Japan Airlines

Sep 28

ORD2:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

55h 25m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 4

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 35m

2 stops

ORD7:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,425

Japan Airlines

May 13

ORD6:56 amChicago O'Hare Intl

39h 24m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 20

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 15m

1 stop

ORD11:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$2,028

ANA flights from Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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ANA

Oct 4

ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 30m

1 stop

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Dec 2

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

30h 28m

2 stops

ORD6:08 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,153

ANA

Oct 4

ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 30m

1 stop

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 29

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 10m

1 stop

ORD1:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,158

ANA

Nov 5

ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 00m

1 stop

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 19

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 40m

1 stop

ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,182

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Sun 10/4

5:45 pm-12:15 pm

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Wed 12/2

1:40 pm-6:08 am

2 stops30h 28m

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ORDSHA

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Sun 10/4

5:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 30m

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1:40 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop38h 10m

$1,158

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ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

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Tue 7/14

4:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/23

10:30 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,172

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/1

4:00 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop39h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/23

10:30 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,175

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ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

4:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/25

4:50 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$1,180

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/5

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/19

1:40 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,182

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/14

4:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/4

1:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop37h 20m

$1,197

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/4

5:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/4

1:40 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,198

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

11:50 am-12:15 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/30

1:40 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,202

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - SHA

MDWSHA

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/6

1:59 pm-1:20 pm

3 stops34h 21m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/20

2:50 pm-9:14 am

3 stops31h 24m

$1,929

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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 Illinois is in July. Flight prices, which tend to average around $543, 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 July, then you should wait until October to fly from Illinois, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $562.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around $1,270 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 Illinois for as low as $1,055 on momondo.

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As of May 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl 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 Hongqiao Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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ANA	PriceFrom $938	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,208 reviews	Search ANA flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $960	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,329 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,004	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,819 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,087	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,445 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,095	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,704 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,110	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,450 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,137	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,665 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $1,141	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,217 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,263	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,026 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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