How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from Pennsylvania to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of Pittsburgh and flying into Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 20h 10m on average. Another popular route from Pennsylvania to Shanghai is flying from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, which will take roughly 24h 35m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

Delta, Cathay Pacific and ANA are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Pennsylvania according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Pennsylvania to Shanghai?

ANA, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Pennsylvania to Shanghai

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Pennsylvania to Shanghai?

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There are 5 operators available for flights from Pennsylvania to Shanghai as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.

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8:45 pm - 10:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

36h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:20 pm - 2:50 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

33h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$987Qatar Airways

Thu, Jan 21 - Thu, Feb 25

9:55 pm - 4:20 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:40 pm - 3:05 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

32h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$987Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 29 - Mon, Apr 26

4:24 pm - 4:50 pmPIT Pittsburgh-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 9:13 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PIT Pittsburgh

27h 23m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth New York LaGuardia

$1,125American Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 22

4:24 pm - 4:50 pmPIT Pittsburgh-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 2:35 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PIT Pittsburgh

32h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,127American Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 22

6:05 am - 3:15 pmPIT Pittsburgh-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 10m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:00 am - 1:26 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PIT Pittsburgh

16h 26m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,164Delta

Wed, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 23

6:05 am - 7:55 pmPIT Pittsburgh-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 50m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:25 pm - 9:40 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PIT Pittsburgh

29h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,169Delta

Wed, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 23

3:20 pm - 4:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 40m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 2:44 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

34h 09m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,418Air Canada

Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8

3:20 pm - 4:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 40m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 2:44 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

58h 09m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,437Air Canada

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Feb 1

6:00 am - 6:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 55m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles

1:10 pm - 5:57 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

41h 47m3 stops San Francisco Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,655United Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 14

4:59 pm - 6:45 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

36h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

1:10 pm - 5:57 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

41h 47m3 stops San Francisco Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,994United Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 15

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5:49 pm - 12:20 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

53h 31m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Tokyo Narita

1:10 pm - 5:40 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

29h 30m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,136Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Dec 10

7:02 am - 12:20 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

40h 18m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Tokyo Narita

9:40 am - 5:40 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

33h 00m2 stops Tokyo Narita Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,164Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Dec 13

8:45 pm - 10:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

36h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:20 pm - 2:50 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

33h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,217Qatar Airways

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Dec 10

5:49 pm - 12:20 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

53h 31m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Tokyo Narita

9:40 am - 5:40 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

33h 00m2 stops Tokyo Narita Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,231Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Dec 6

8:45 pm - 10:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

36h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:20 pm - 2:50 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

33h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,261Qatar Airways

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Dec 6

5:49 pm - 12:20 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

53h 31m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Tokyo Narita

6:15 pm - 10:36 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

17h 21m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,263Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Dec 10

7:02 am - 9:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

25h 53m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

6:15 pm - 10:36 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

17h 21m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,302Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Dec 6

8:45 pm - 10:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

36h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:20 pm - 2:50 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

33h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,343Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

7:02 am - 12:20 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

40h 18m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Tokyo Narita

11:35 pm - 2:50 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

28h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,364Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Dec 13

8:45 pm - 10:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

36h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:35 pm - 2:50 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

28h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,389Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Dec 13

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Lufthansa

Nov 30

PIT6:30 amPittsburgh

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PIT7:57 pmPittsburgh

$1,139

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Nov 30

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Nov 30

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22h 45m

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23h 49m

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PIT11:59 pmPittsburgh

$1,147

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Feb 10

PIT6:05 amPittsburgh

20h 10m

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Feb 23

PVG10:00 amShanghai Pu Dong

16h 26m

1 stop

PIT1:26 pmPittsburgh

$1,164

Delta

Feb 10

PIT6:05 amPittsburgh

24h 50m

2 stops

PVG7:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 23

PVG5:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

29h 15m

2 stops

PIT9:40 amPittsburgh

$1,169

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Feb 10

PIT6:05 amPittsburgh

20h 10m

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PVG3:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 23

PVG10:00 amShanghai Pu Dong

16h 26m

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$1,174

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Thu 1/21

8:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop36h 15m

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6:20 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$987

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6:40 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop32h 25m

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PIT Pittsburgh - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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4:24 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop35h 26m

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Mon 2/22

6:50 pm-9:13 am

2 stops27h 23m

$1,125

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PIT Pittsburgh - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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1 stop32h 45m

$1,127

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PIT Pittsburgh - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Tue 2/23

10:00 am-1:26 pm

1 stop16h 26m

$1,164

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PIT Pittsburgh - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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6:05 am-7:55 pm

2 stops24h 50m

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Tue 2/23

5:25 pm-9:40 am

2 stops29h 15m

$1,169

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PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Thu 12/3

3:20 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

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5:35 pm-2:44 pm

2 stops34h 09m

$1,418

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PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Thu 12/3

3:20 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/1

5:35 pm-2:44 pm

2 stops58h 09m

$1,437

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PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Fri 11/27

6:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/14

1:10 pm-5:57 pm

3 stops41h 47m

$1,655

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PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Wed 11/25

4:59 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops36h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/15

1:10 pm-5:57 pm

3 stops41h 47m

$1,994

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Pennsylvania is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,202, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Pennsylvania averaging around $1,294.

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The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Pennsylvania in the past 72 hours is $577. The best round-trip flight deal from Pennsylvania to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $987.

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There are 5 operators available for flights from Pennsylvania to Shanghai as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.

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Delta	PriceFrom $896	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,700 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $999	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,227 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,003	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,477 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,110	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,707 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,202	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,340 reviews	Search ANA flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,345	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,542 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,482	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,880 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,627	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,287 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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