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6:30 am - 6:55 pmPHL-PVG
23h 25m2 stops
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1:30 pm - 9:52 pmPVG-PHL
21h 22m1 stop
$1,004United Airlines
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Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8
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5:17 pm - 3:50 pmPHL-PVG
33h 33m2 stops
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6:00 pm - 4:40 pmPVG-PHL
35h 40m2 stops
$1,008Delta
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Sun, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 26
United Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 6:45 pmPHL-PVG
35h 55m2 stops
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8:55 pm - 2:31 pmPVG-PHL
54h 36m3 stops
$1,028United Airlines
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Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8
United Airlines Logo
10:06 am - 6:55 pmPHL-PVG
43h 49m2 stops
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1:30 pm - 7:15 amPVG-PHL
30h 45m1 stop
$1,031United Airlines
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Thu, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 27
United Airlines Logo
8:02 pm - 6:45 pmPHL-PVG
33h 43m2 stops
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1:30 pm - 9:31 pmPVG-PHL
20h 01m1 stop
$1,098United Airlines
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Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Mar 22
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6:10 am - 10:40 pmPHL-SHA
28h 30m2 stops
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8:55 am - 7:45 amSHA-PHL
34h 50m2 stops
$1,102Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 11
Japan Airlines Logo
7:13 am - 12:05 pmPHL-PVG
39h 52m2 stops
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6:40 pm - 5:22 pmPVG-PHL
35h 42m2 stops
$1,107Japan Airlines
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Thu, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 27
United Airlines Logo
8:02 pm - 6:45 pmPHL-PVG
33h 43m2 stops
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8:55 pm - 10:14 amPVG-PHL
25h 19m2 stops
$1,111United Airlines
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Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Mar 22
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8:50 pm - 2:40 pmPHL-PVG
29h 50m1 stop
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12:35 am - 9:00 amPVG-PHL
44h 25m1 stop
$1,137Qatar Airways
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Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Apr 5
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1:10 pm - 12:25 pmPHL-SHA
34h 15m2 stops
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1:40 pm - 12:07 pmSHA-PHL
35h 27m2 stops
$1,379ANA
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Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15

Air China flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Philadelphia to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
Jan 9
PHL10:30 amPhiladelphia
35h 25m
2 stops
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 16
SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 22m
2 stops
PHL9:52 pmPhiladelphia
$1,662
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Air China
Jan 9
PHL10:30 amPhiladelphia
36h 25m
2 stops
SHA11:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 16
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 22m
2 stops
PHL9:52 pmPhiladelphia
$1,691
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Air China
Dec 24
PHL6:17 amPhiladelphia
27h 38m
2 stops
SHA10:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 14
SHA7:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 07m
2 stops
PHL9:52 pmPhiladelphia
$3,160
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Cathay Pacific flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific
Feb 1
PHL10:57 amPhiladelphia
39h 23m
2 stops
SHA3:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 8
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 55m
2 stops
PHL8:25 pmPhiladelphia
$1,243
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Cathay Pacific
Mar 8
PHL12:21 pmPhiladelphia
35h 59m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 16
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 24m
2 stops
PHL12:54 amPhiladelphia
$1,244
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai 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 26, 2025.
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PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 2/1

6:30 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/8

1:30 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop21h 22m

$1,004

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 12/7

5:17 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops33h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/26

6:00 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$1,008

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 2/1

5:50 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/8

8:55 pm-2:31 pm

3 stops54h 36m

$1,028

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 2/12

10:06 am-6:55 pm

2 stops43h 49m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/27

1:30 pm-7:15 am

1 stop30h 45m

$1,031

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Fri 2/13

8:02 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops33h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/22

1:30 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop20h 01m

$1,098

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Wed 4/1

6:10 am-10:40 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/11

8:55 am-7:45 am

2 stops34h 50m

$1,102

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 2/12

7:13 am-12:05 pm

2 stops39h 52m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/27

6:40 pm-5:22 pm

2 stops35h 42m

$1,107

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Fri 2/13

8:02 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops33h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/22

8:55 pm-10:14 am

2 stops25h 19m

$1,111

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 3/25

8:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/5

12:35 am-9:00 am

1 stop44h 25m

$1,137

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Thu 1/8

1:10 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/15

1:40 pm-12:07 pm

2 stops35h 27m

$1,379

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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 September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,153, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of April is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Philadelphia averaging around $1,183.

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $1,590. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Philadelphia to Shanghai for around $1,744.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Philadelphia to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to Shanghai at noon for as low as $1,522. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,679.

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Fastest flight time

20h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai takes 20h 20m
There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Philadelphia to Shanghai.
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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 27m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

    Prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Shanghai refresh daily.

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  • 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.

Best airlines flying from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $957Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,050 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $982Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,003 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,003Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,037 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,250Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,539 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,258Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,011 reviews
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