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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai from $481

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2:35 pm - 9:55 amORD-SHA
29h 20m2 stops
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5:30 pm - 5:03 amSHA-ORD
25h 33m2 stops
$1,009
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Tue, Feb 10 - Mon, Mar 2
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4:00 pm - 12:05 pmORD-SHA
31h 05m1 stop
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10:30 pm - 1:00 pmSHA-ORD
28h 30m1 stop
$1,011Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Nov 2
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 12:05 pmORD-SHA
31h 05m1 stop
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1:20 pm - 2:25 pmSHA-ORD
38h 05m1 stop
$1,013Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 19
Air China Logo
6:47 am - 10:55 pmORD-SHA
26h 08m2 stops
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7:45 am - 10:50 pmSHA-ORD
29h 05m2 stops
$1,017Air China
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Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Mar 8
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11:15 am - 11:20 amORD-SHA
35h 05m3 stops
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12:45 pm - 9:44 amSHA-ORD
34h 59m3 stops
$1,026
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Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Nov 18
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 12:05 pmORD-SHA
31h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:35 pm - 1:00 pmSHA-ORD
34h 25m1 stop
$1,028Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Dec 2
Air China Logo
4:40 pm - 10:00 amORD-SHA
28h 20m2 stops
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7:45 am - 10:59 pmSHA-ORD
29h 14m2 stops
$1,030Air China
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Thu, Oct 16 - Sun, Nov 16
Air China Logo
8:50 am - 1:15 pmORD-SHA
39h 25m2 stops
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7:45 am - 11:59 pmSHA-ORD
29h 14m2 stops
$1,031Air China
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Nov 2
Air China Logo
7:18 am - 10:40 pmORD-SHA
26h 22m2 stops
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1:30 pm - 6:10 amSHA-ORD
29h 40m2 stops
$1,039Air China
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Wed, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 9
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 12:05 pmORD-SHA
31h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:35 pm - 1:00 pmSHA-ORD
37h 25m1 stop
$1,041Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Nov 18

Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Oct 23
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 05m
1 stop
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 2
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 30m
1 stop
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,011
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Cathay Pacific
Sep 30
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 05m
1 stop
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 19
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 05m
1 stop
ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,013
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Cathay Pacific
Sep 16
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 05m
1 stop
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 1
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 25m
1 stop
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,028
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Air China flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Air China deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Air China
Feb 11
ORD6:47 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 08m
2 stops
SHA10:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 8
SHA7:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 05m
2 stops
ORD10:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,017
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Air China
Oct 16
ORD4:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 20m
2 stops
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 16
SHA7:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 14m
2 stops
ORD10:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,030
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Air China
Oct 3
ORD8:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 25m
2 stops
SHA1:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 2
SHA7:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 14m
2 stops
ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,031
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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 September 3, 2025.
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ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

2:35 pm-9:55 am

2 stops29h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/2

5:30 pm-5:03 am

2 stops25h 33m

$1,009

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

4:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/2

10:30 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$1,011

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/30

4:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/19

1:20 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop38h 05m

$1,013

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

6:47 am-10:55 pm

2 stops26h 08m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/8

7:45 am-10:50 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,017

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/24

11:15 am-11:20 am

3 stops35h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/18

12:45 pm-9:44 am

3 stops34h 59m

$1,026

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

4:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/2

4:35 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop34h 25m

$1,028

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/16

4:40 pm-10:00 am

2 stops28h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/16

7:45 am-10:59 pm

2 stops29h 14m

$1,030

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/3

8:50 am-1:15 pm

2 stops39h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/2

7:45 am-11:59 pm

2 stops29h 14m

$1,031

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

7:18 am-10:40 pm

2 stops26h 22m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/9

1:30 pm-6:10 am

2 stops29h 40m

$1,039

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/14

4:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/18

1:35 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop37h 25m

$1,041

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,132, 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 January to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,144.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $1,207. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,483.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is in the morning. Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport during this time can be as low as $1,196. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $1,597. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around $1,314 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for as low as $1,083 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 43% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight.

How have Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 7% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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  • How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl are 7044.5 mi apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 24h 50m.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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