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Cheap flights from Illinois to Shanghai from $470

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Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 pm - 3:35 pm
STL
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SHA
38h 10m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 10:59 pm
SHA
-
STL
37h 29m
2 stops
$939Cathay Pacific
Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 30
Air China Logo
2:33 pm - 10:15 am
ORD
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SHA
29h 42m
2 stops
Air China Logo
9:45 pm - 1:14 pm
SHA
-
ORD
52h 29m
2 stops
$988Air China
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
ANA Logo
4:25 pm - 12:25 pm
ORD
-
SHA
30h 00m
1 stop
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 8:20 am
SHA
-
ORD
31h 40m
1 stop
$992ANA
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 25
ANA Logo
4:25 pm - 12:25 pm
ORD
-
SHA
30h 00m
1 stop
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 5:18 am
SHA
-
ORD
28h 38m
2 stops
$998ANA
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
ANA Logo
4:25 pm - 12:25 pm
ORD
-
SHA
30h 00m
1 stop
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 8:43 am
SHA
-
ORD
32h 03m
2 stops
$1,002ANA
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 18
ANA Logo
4:25 pm - 12:25 pm
ORD
-
SHA
30h 00m
1 stop
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 2:50 pm
SHA
-
ORD
38h 10m
1 stop
$1,003ANA
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 18
Air China Logo
12:55 pm - 11:25 am
ORD
-
SHA
32h 30m
2 stops
Air China Logo
9:45 pm - 1:14 pm
SHA
-
ORD
52h 29m
2 stops
$1,027Air China
Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 16
Air China Logo
10:51 am - 10:15 am
ORD
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SHA
33h 24m
2 stops
Air China Logo
2:45 pm - 1:14 pm
SHA
-
ORD
35h 29m
2 stops
$1,032Air China
Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 17
EVA Air Logo
12:30 am - 4:30 pm
ORD
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SHA
27h 00m
1 stop
EVA Air Logo
7:40 pm - 9:00 pm
SHA
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ORD
38h 20m
1 stop
$1,050EVA Air
Mon, Apr 6 - Wed, Apr 22
Japan Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 11:45 am
BMI
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SHA
30h 49m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 2:35 pm
SHA
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BMI
38h 25m
2 stops
$1,755Japan Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9

EVA Air flights from Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best EVA Air deals on Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
EVA Air
Apr 6
ORD12:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 00m
1 stop
SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 22
SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 20m
1 stop
ORD9:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,050
EVA Air
Apr 14
ORD12:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 00m
1 stop
SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 30
SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 20m
1 stop
ORD9:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,095
EVA Air
Mar 5
ORD11:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 00m
1 stop
SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 18
SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 55m
1 stop
ORD8:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,126

Air China flights from Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Air China deals on Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
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
$988
Air China
Mar 3
ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 30m
2 stops
SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 16
SHA9:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
52h 29m
2 stops
ORD1:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,027
Air China
Mar 2
ORD10:51 amChicago O'Hare Intl
33h 24m
2 stops
SHA10:15 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 17
SHA2:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 29m
2 stops
ORD1:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,032

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Return

Price

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/15

12:25 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/30

10:30 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops37h 29m

$939

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

2:33 pm-10:15 am

2 stops29h 42m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/9

9:45 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops52h 29m

$988

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/25

1:40 pm-8:20 am

1 stop31h 40m

$992

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/9

1:40 pm-5:18 am

2 stops28h 38m

$998

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/18

1:40 pm-8:43 am

2 stops32h 03m

$1,002

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/18

1:40 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop38h 10m

$1,003

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

12:55 pm-11:25 am

2 stops32h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/16

9:45 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops52h 29m

$1,027

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

10:51 am-10:15 am

2 stops33h 24m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/17

2:45 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops35h 29m

$1,032

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/6

12:30 am-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/22

7:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop38h 20m

$1,050

BloomingtonShanghai

BMI - SHA

BMISHA

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 3/5

2:56 pm-11:45 am

2 stops30h 49m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/9

1:10 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops38h 25m

$1,755

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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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 September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,074, 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 September, then you should wait until February to fly from Illinois, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,077.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,298 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 $1,129 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 30% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight.

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Fastest flight time

16h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 16h 55m
There are no direct flights from Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
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    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.

Best airlines flying from Illinois to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Rating
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ANAPriceFrom $938Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,092 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $960Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,162 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $1,090Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,353 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $1,128Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,191 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,137Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,273 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,137Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,283 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,142Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,184 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $1,178Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,704 reviews
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