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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai from $525

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9:40 am - 8:10 pm
PHL
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PVG
22h 30m
2 stops
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1:40 pm - 11:40 pm
PVG
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PHL
22h 00m
2 stops
$1,221Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 28
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10:10 pm - 7:55 am
PHL
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PVG
21h 45m
1 stop
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11:00 am - 12:10 pm
PVG
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PHL
37h 10m
1 stop
$1,275Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 24
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8:30 pm - 4:20 pm
PHL
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PVG
31h 50m
1 stop
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6:10 pm - 9:00 am
PVG
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PHL
27h 50m
1 stop
$1,306Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Dec 16
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8:30 pm - 10:35 pm
PHL
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PVG
38h 05m
1 stop
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6:10 pm - 9:00 am
PVG
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PHL
27h 50m
1 stop
$1,308Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Dec 22
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8:30 pm - 4:20 pm
PHL
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PVG
31h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
6:10 pm - 9:00 am
PVG
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PHL
27h 50m
1 stop
$1,325Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Dec 16
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10:10 pm - 7:55 am
PHL
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PVG
21h 45m
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11:00 am - 12:15 pm
PVG
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PHL
37h 15m
1 stop
$1,328Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Jul 8
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12:50 pm - 9:55 am
PHL
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PVG
33h 05m
2 stops
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6:15 pm - 9:44 pm
PVG
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PHL
40h 29m
2 stops
$1,337Etihad Airways
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3
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6:00 am - 12:45 am
PHL
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PVG
30h 45m
2 stops
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1:50 am - 2:05 pm
PVG
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PHL
24h 15m
2 stops
$1,353ANA
Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12
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6:00 pm - 2:20 pm
PHL
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SHA
32h 20m
3 stops
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4:50 pm - 7:05 am
SHA
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PHL
26h 15m
2 stops
$1,753China Southern
Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 11
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5:35 pm - 6:25 pm
PHL
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SHA
36h 50m
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1:50 pm - 9:31 am
SHA
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PHL
31h 41m
3 stops
$2,088China Southern
Thu, May 21 - Thu, Jun 4

Air China flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Philadelphia to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
May 13
PHL8:05 amPhiladelphia
26h 35m
2 stops
SHA10:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 27
SHA8:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 34m
2 stops
PHL1:29 amPhiladelphia
$2,007
Air China
May 23
PHL6:00 amPhiladelphia
28h 40m
2 stops
SHA10:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 9
SHA9:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 59m
2 stops
PHL1:29 amPhiladelphia
$2,245
Air China
Jul 18
PHL6:00 amPhiladelphia
28h 40m
2 stops
SHA10:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 22
SHA8:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 34m
2 stops
PHL1:29 amPhiladelphia
$2,274

China Southern flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

Our best China Southern deals on Philadelphia to Shanghai flight tickets
China Southern
Sep 7
PHL6:00 pmPhiladelphia
32h 20m
3 stops
SHA2:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 11
SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 15m
2 stops
PHL7:05 amPhiladelphia
$1,753
China Southern
May 21
PHL5:35 pmPhiladelphia
36h 50m
3 stops
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 4
SHA1:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 41m
3 stops
PHL9:31 amPhiladelphia
$2,088
China Southern
Jun 27
PHL5:35 pmPhiladelphia
29h 45m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 12
SHA8:50 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 10m
2 stops
PHL7:00 amPhiladelphia
$2,451

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PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 9/9

9:40 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/28

1:40 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$1,221

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 6/9

10:10 pm-7:55 am

1 stop21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/24

11:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop37h 10m

$1,275

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 9/17

8:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/16

6:10 pm-9:00 am

1 stop27h 50m

$1,306

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 9/15

8:30 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop38h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/22

6:10 pm-9:00 am

1 stop27h 50m

$1,308

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 9/17

8:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/16

6:10 pm-9:00 am

1 stop27h 50m

$1,325

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 6/17

10:10 pm-7:55 am

1 stop21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/8

11:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$1,328

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 10/21

12:50 pm-9:55 am

2 stops33h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/3

6:15 pm-9:44 pm

2 stops40h 29m

$1,337

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 9/6

6:00 am-12:45 am

2 stops30h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/12

1:50 am-2:05 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$1,353

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Mon 9/7

6:00 pm-2:20 pm

3 stops32h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/11

4:50 pm-7:05 am

2 stops26h 15m

$1,753

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Thu 5/21

5:35 pm-6:25 pm

3 stops36h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/4

1:50 pm-9:31 am

3 stops31h 41m

$2,088

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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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Fastest flight time

21h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai takes 21h 40m
There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Philadelphia to Shanghai.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Philadelphia to Shanghai

  • 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 21h 40m, 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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DeltaPriceFrom $512Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,467 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $982Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,680 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $982Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,680 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,301Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,931 reviews
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