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

Qatar Airways and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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 49% 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.

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There are 4 operators available for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Shanghai as of October 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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8:45 pm - 9:45 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

36h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 am - 4:00 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$940Qatar Airways

Sun, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 30

8:45 pm - 9:45 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

36h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:10 pm - 2:50 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

33h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$940Qatar Airways

Thu, Mar 4 - Fri, Mar 12

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

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

5:35 pm - 2:39 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

34h 04m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,382Air Canada

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

5:05 pm - 4:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 55m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 4:21 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

35h 46m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,382Air Canada

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30

6:00 am - 6:45 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 45m1 stop San Francisco

1:10 pm - 9:38 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

21h 28m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,462United Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 16

6:15 am - 6:45 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

8:55 pm - 9:57 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

26h 02m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,462United Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Sun, Dec 13

3:40 pm - 5:20 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

36h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

10:00 am - 7:52 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

22h 52m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,597Delta

Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 30

12:09 pm - 5:20 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

40h 11m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

10:00 am - 11:11 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

26h 11m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,597Delta

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 30

7:00 am - 4:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 7:51 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

26h 01m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charleston

$1,605American Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 29

7:00 am - 4:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 12:15 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

18h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,760American Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 29

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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

$1,055Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

6:41 pm - 12:20 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

53h 39m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Tokyo Narita

1:10 pm - 5:43 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

41h 33m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,075Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 26

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

25h 53m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

11:35 am - 5:40 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

31h 05m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,135Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Dec 6

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

40h 18m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Tokyo Narita

1:10 pm - 5:43 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

41h 33m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,138Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 26

9:15 am - 4:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

41h 45m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

6:10 pm - 2:17 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

33h 07m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,378Air Canada

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

9:15 am - 4:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

41h 45m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 2:39 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

34h 04m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,387Air Canada

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Dec 2

9:15 am - 4:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

41h 45m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

6:10 pm - 10:46 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

17h 36m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,392Air Canada

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Dec 2

5:05 pm - 4:25 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

34h 20m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

6:10 pm - 4:21 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

35h 11m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,431Air Canada

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Dec 6

5:00 am - 4:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 12:17 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

18h 27m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,600American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

7:00 am - 4:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 8:42 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

26h 52m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Knoxville McGhee Tyson

$1,765American Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 28

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Qatar Airways flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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Qatar Airways

Mar 4

PHL8:45 pmPhiladelphia

36h 00m

1 stop

PVG9:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 12

PVG6:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

33h 40m

1 stop

PHL2:50 pmPhiladelphia

$940

Qatar Airways

Mar 29

PHL9:55 pmPhiladelphia

30h 25m

1 stop

PVG4:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 26

PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

32h 25m

1 stop

PHL3:05 pmPhiladelphia

$943

Qatar Airways

Apr 5

PHL9:30 pmPhiladelphia

30h 50m

1 stop

PVG4:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

May 3

PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

32h 25m

1 stop

PHL3:05 pmPhiladelphia

$949

ANA flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

Our best ANA deals on Philadelphia to Shanghai flight tickets

ANA

Nov 9

PHL10:54 amPhiladelphia

25h 21m

2 stops

PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

Nov 18

PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

24h 41m

2 stops

PHL2:16 pmPhiladelphia

$1,292

ANA

Nov 9

PHL1:16 pmPhiladelphia

43h 09m

2 stops

PVG9:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Nov 18

PVG1:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

37h 41m

2 stops

PHL2:16 pmPhiladelphia

$1,301

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PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 3/7

8:45 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/30

12:35 am-4:00 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$940

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PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 3/4

8:45 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/12

6:10 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$940

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 11/9

3:20 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/17

5:35 pm-2:39 pm

2 stops34h 04m

$1,382

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 11/23

5:05 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/30

5:35 pm-4:21 pm

2 stops35h 46m

$1,382

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 11/25

6:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/16

1:10 pm-9:38 pm

2 stops21h 28m

$1,462

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Fri 11/27

6:15 am-6:45 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/13

8:55 pm-9:57 am

2 stops26h 02m

$1,462

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 11/24

3:40 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/30

10:00 am-7:52 pm

1 stop22h 52m

$1,597

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 11/25

12:09 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops40h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/30

10:00 am-11:11 pm

1 stop26h 11m

$1,597

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 11/19

7:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/29

6:50 pm-7:51 am

2 stops26h 01m

$1,605

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PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 11/19

7:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/29

6:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop18h 25m

$1,760

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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 $1,203 to $1,600.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $940.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Philadelphia is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,100, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Philadelphia averaging around $1,394.

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Best Price Found	$540
Fastest flight time	24h 35m
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The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Philadelphia in the past 72 hours is $540. The best round-trip flight deal from Philadelphia to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $940.

The fastest flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai takes 24h 35m

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 24h 35m, 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.
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 October 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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $896	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,697 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $999	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,221 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,003	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,460 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,202	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,338 reviews	Search ANA flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,345	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,534 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,482	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,834 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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