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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai from $450

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4:25 pm - 12:25 pmORD-SHA
30h 00m1 stop
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1:40 pm - 6:19 amSHA-ORD
30h 39m2 stops
$1,126ANA
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
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4:25 pm - 12:25 pmORD-SHA
30h 00m1 stop
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1:40 pm - 7:20 amSHA-ORD
31h 40m1 stop
$1,128ANA
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
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2:35 pm - 12:20 pmORD-SHA
31h 45m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 12:55 pmSHA-ORD
34h 20m1 stop
$1,129Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Feb 5 - Fri, Feb 20
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4:10 pm - 9:55 amORD-SHA
27h 45m2 stops
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3:30 pm - 10:51 amSHA-ORD
33h 21m2 stops
$1,132Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 22
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:35 pm - 8:55 pmORD-SHA
40h 20m1 stop
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1:35 pm - 12:55 pmSHA-ORD
37h 20m1 stop
$1,139Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Jan 16 - Wed, Feb 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 3:40 pmORD-SHA
35h 20m3 stops
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8:50 am - 6:05 amSHA-ORD
35h 15m2 stops
$1,140Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 12
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2:33 pm - 10:55 amORD-SHA
30h 22m2 stops
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5:30 pm - 5:01 amSHA-ORD
25h 31m2 stops
$1,147Air China
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Thu, Feb 19 - Fri, Feb 27
Air China Logo
2:33 pm - 10:55 amORD-SHA
30h 22m2 stops
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8:55 am - 6:41 pmSHA-ORD
23h 46m2 stops
$1,162Air China
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Thu, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 28
Japan Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 11:45 amORD-SHA
28h 10m1 stop
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1:10 pm - 7:30 amSHA-ORD
32h 20m1 stop
$1,266Japan Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 16
Japan Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 11:25 amORD-SHA
21h 20m1 stop
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12:50 pm - 9:15 amSHA-ORD
33h 25m1 stop
$1,282Japan Airlines
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Japan Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Nov 17
ORD5:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 10m
1 stop
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 16
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 20m
1 stop
ORD7:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,266
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Japan Airlines
Apr 29
ORD1:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 11
SHA12:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 25m
1 stop
ORD9:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,282
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Japan Airlines
Nov 16
ORD5:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 10m
1 stop
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 16
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 20m
1 stop
ORD7:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,306
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Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Cathay Pacific
Feb 5
ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 45m
1 stop
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 20
SHA4:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 20m
1 stop
ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,129
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Cathay Pacific
Jan 16
ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
40h 20m
1 stop
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 18
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 20m
1 stop
ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,139
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Cathay Pacific
Mar 22
ORD3:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 45m
1 stop
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 5
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 05m
1 stop
ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,141
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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 November 6, 2025.
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ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/10

1:40 pm-6:19 am

2 stops30h 39m

$1,126

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

4:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/9

1:40 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,128

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

2:35 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 2/20

4:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$1,129

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

4:10 pm-9:55 am

2 stops27h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/22

3:30 pm-10:51 am

2 stops33h 21m

$1,132

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

2:35 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop40h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/18

1:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop37h 20m

$1,139

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/5

2:20 pm-3:40 pm

3 stops35h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/12

8:50 am-6:05 am

2 stops35h 15m

$1,140

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

2:33 pm-10:55 am

2 stops30h 22m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 2/27

5:30 pm-5:01 am

2 stops25h 31m

$1,147

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

2:33 pm-10:55 am

2 stops30h 22m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/28

8:55 am-6:41 pm

2 stops23h 46m

$1,162

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/17

5:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/16

1:10 pm-7:30 am

1 stop32h 20m

$1,266

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

1:05 am-11:25 am

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/11

12:50 pm-9:15 am

1 stop33h 25m

$1,282

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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 $1,134, 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 October to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,134.

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 $1,328 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 $1,102 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 11% 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 November 2025, prices for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 22% 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 21h 20m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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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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7.3
4,032 reviews
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1,055 reviews
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8.4
1,160 reviews
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8.4
1,003 reviews
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8.4
1,272 reviews
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8.3
1,604 reviews
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7.9
8,001 reviews
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