What airlines fly to Shanghai?

Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Philadelphia according to our data. Asiana Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 15 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 Philadelphia to Shanghai?

ANA, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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

Prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Shanghai refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Shanghai?

There are 4 operators available for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Shanghai as of June 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Philadelphia Airport 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 Philadelphia Airport 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.

$494 Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Philadelphia and Shanghai?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,896 to $1,978. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,220.

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9:30 am - 8:10 pm

PHL

PVG

22h 40m

2 stops

1:40 pm - 11:56 pm

PVG

PHL

22h 16m

2 stops

$1,220Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 30

7:00 am - 10:35 pm

PHL

PVG

27h 35m

2 stops

9:40 am - 4:56 pm

PVG

PHL

44h 16m

2 stops

$1,229Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Nov 25

6:59 pm - 5:05 pm

PHL

SHA

34h 06m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 3:54 pm

SHA

PHL

33h 29m

2 stops

$1,241Korean Air

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Sep 14

6:00 am - 2:05 pm

PHL

PVG

44h 05m

2 stops

6:10 pm - 2:47 pm

PVG

PHL

32h 37m

2 stops

$1,252Air Canada

Mon, Jul 6 - Mon, Jul 27

4:20 pm - 2:05 pm

PHL

PVG

33h 45m

2 stops

6:10 pm - 10:04 am

PVG

PHL

27h 54m

1 stop

$1,259Air Canada

Mon, Jul 6 - Mon, Jul 27

9:30 pm - 4:20 pm

PHL

PVG

30h 50m

1 stop

11:35 pm - 2:40 pm

PVG

PHL

28h 05m

1 stop

$1,262Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Nov 17

9:34 am - 12:45 am

PHL

PVG

27h 11m

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2:35 am - 12:25 pm

PVG

PHL

22h 50m

2 stops

$1,264ANA

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Nov 16

8:30 pm - 2:40 pm

PHL

PVG

29h 10m

1 stop

11:35 pm - 2:40 pm

PVG

PHL

28h 05m

1 stop

$1,266Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 16

6:59 pm - 5:05 pm

PHL

SHA

34h 06m

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6:25 pm - 2:45 pm

SHA

PHL

32h 20m

2 stops

$1,291Korean Air

Sat, Aug 15 - Wed, Sep 16

1:00 pm - 12:25 pm

PHL

SHA

35h 25m

2 stops

1:40 pm - 12:25 pm

SHA

PHL

35h 45m

2 stops

$1,300ANA

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 15

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Korean Air flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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Korean Air

Aug 17

PHL6:59 pmPhiladelphia

34h 06m

2 stops

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 14

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 29m

2 stops

PHL3:54 pmPhiladelphia

$1,241

Korean Air

Aug 15

PHL6:59 pmPhiladelphia

34h 06m

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SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 16

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 20m

2 stops

PHL2:45 pmPhiladelphia

$1,291

Korean Air

Aug 15

PHL5:16 pmPhiladelphia

35h 49m

2 stops

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 11

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 20m

2 stops

PHL2:45 pmPhiladelphia

$1,341

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Cathay Pacific

Dec 13

PHL10:57 amPhiladelphia

39h 23m

2 stops

SHA3:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jan 22

SHA4:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

43h 51m

2 stops

PHL11:26 pmPhiladelphia

$1,955

Cathay Pacific

Jul 7

PHL12:42 pmPhiladelphia

44h 13m

2 stops

SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Aug 31

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 52m

2 stops

PHL8:22 pmPhiladelphia

$2,063

Cathay Pacific

Jun 27

PHL12:40 pmPhiladelphia

35h 25m

2 stops

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Aug 6

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 52m

2 stops

PHL8:22 pmPhiladelphia

$2,786

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Mon 9/7

9:30 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/30

1:40 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops22h 16m

$1,220

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PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 9/22

7:00 am-10:35 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/25

9:40 am-4:56 pm

2 stops44h 16m

$1,229

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PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Mon 8/17

6:59 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 06m

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Mon 9/14

6:25 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops33h 29m

$1,241

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PHL - PVG

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Philadelphia

Mon 7/6

6:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops44h 05m

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Mon 7/27

6:10 pm-2:47 pm

2 stops32h 37m

$1,252

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PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 7/6

4:20 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/27

6:10 pm-10:04 am

1 stop27h 54m

$1,259

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 9/24

9:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/17

11:35 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,262

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 9/24

9:34 am-12:45 am

2 stops27h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/16

2:35 am-12:25 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$1,264

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 11/4

8:30 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/16

11:35 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,266

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Sat 8/15

6:59 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/16

6:25 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$1,291

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Mon 10/26

1:00 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops35h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/15

1:40 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$1,300

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Philadelphia and Shanghai?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Philadelphia is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $463, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Philadelphia averaging around $508.

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How far is Philadelphia to Shanghai by plane?
The straight-line distance from Philadelphia to Shanghai is 7400.0 mi. Flights usually cover this in 20h 12m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Shanghai?
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Shanghai?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Shanghai as of June 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Philadelphia Airport 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 Philadelphia Airport 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 $512	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,423 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $982	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,724 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $982	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,868 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,202	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,248 reviews	Search ANA flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,512	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,388 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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