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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai from $616

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7:00 am - 8:55 pm
PHL
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PVG
25h 55m
2 stops
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1:05 am - 5:40 am
PVG
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PHL
40h 35m
2 stops
$959Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 18
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6:39 pm - 8:55 pm
PHL
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PVG
38h 16m
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1:10 pm - 5:27 am
PVG
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PHL
29h 17m
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$1,020Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Nov 12
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7:00 am - 8:55 pm
PHL
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PVG
25h 55m
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1:05 am - 5:40 am
PVG
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PHL
40h 35m
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$1,033Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 18
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7:00 am - 8:55 pm
PHL
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PVG
25h 55m
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1:10 pm - 5:40 am
PVG
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PHL
28h 30m
2 stops
$1,035Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 30
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6:04 pm - 8:55 pm
PHL
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PVG
38h 51m
2 stops
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1:10 pm - 5:27 am
PVG
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PHL
29h 17m
2 stops
$1,121Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Nov 14
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9:40 am - 5:05 pm
PHL
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SHA
43h 25m
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6:25 pm - 12:44 pm
SHA
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PHL
31h 19m
2 stops
$1,141Korean Air
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Nov 11
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7:29 pm - 5:05 pm
PHL
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SHA
33h 36m
2 stops
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6:25 pm - 1:07 pm
SHA
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PHL
30h 42m
2 stops
$1,241Korean Air
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9
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5:45 pm - 12:05 pm
PHL
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SHA
30h 20m
2 stops
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1:35 pm - 7:24 am
SHA
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PHL
30h 49m
2 stops
$1,444Cathay Pacific
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Nov 8
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5:45 pm - 3:35 pm
PHL
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SHA
33h 50m
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1:35 pm - 7:24 am
SHA
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PHL
30h 49m
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$1,519Cathay Pacific
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Nov 18
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10:35 am - 11:20 am
PHL
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SHA
36h 45m
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1:10 pm - 8:25 pm
SHA
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PHL
20h 15m
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$1,526Japan Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Nov 12

Korean Air flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

Our best Korean Air deals on Philadelphia to Shanghai flight tickets
Korean Air
Sep 1
PHL9:40 amPhiladelphia
43h 25m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 11
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 19m
2 stops
PHL12:44 pmPhiladelphia
$1,141
Korean Air
Aug 31
PHL7:29 pmPhiladelphia
33h 36m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 9
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 42m
2 stops
PHL1:07 pmPhiladelphia
$1,241
Korean Air
Aug 30
PHL6:55 pmPhiladelphia
34h 10m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 9
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 42m
2 stops
PHL1:07 pmPhiladelphia
$1,291

Cathay Pacific flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Philadelphia to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Aug 30
PHL7:40 pmPhiladelphia
28h 25m
2 stops
PVG12:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Sep 26
PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
23h 59m
2 stops
PHL12:19 amPhiladelphia
$1,442
Cathay Pacific
Oct 21
PHL5:45 pmPhiladelphia
30h 20m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 8
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 49m
2 stops
PHL7:24 amPhiladelphia
$1,444
Cathay Pacific
Aug 16
PHL7:45 pmPhiladelphia
28h 20m
2 stops
PVG12:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Aug 21
PVG9:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
33h 07m
2 stops
PHL6:42 amPhiladelphia
$1,447

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PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Fri 10/9

7:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/18

1:05 am-5:40 am

2 stops40h 35m

$959

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 10/7

6:39 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops38h 16m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/12

1:10 pm-5:27 am

2 stops29h 17m

$1,020

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Fri 10/9

7:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/18

1:05 am-5:40 am

2 stops40h 35m

$1,033
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Fri 9/11

7:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/30

1:10 pm-5:40 am

2 stops28h 30m

$1,035

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sat 9/5

6:04 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops38h 51m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/14

1:10 pm-5:27 am

2 stops29h 17m

$1,121

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Tue 9/1

9:40 am-5:05 pm

2 stops43h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/11

6:25 pm-12:44 pm

2 stops31h 19m

$1,141

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Mon 8/31

7:29 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops33h 36m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/9

6:25 pm-1:07 pm

2 stops30h 42m

$1,241

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Wed 10/21

5:45 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/8

1:35 pm-7:24 am

2 stops30h 49m

$1,444

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Wed 10/14

5:45 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/18

1:35 pm-7:24 am

2 stops30h 49m

$1,519

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Mon 10/19

10:35 am-11:20 am

2 stops36h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/12

1:10 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$1,526

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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 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai takes 21h 45m
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 45m, 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
8,455 reviews
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7.1
11,667 reviews
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7.4
9,694 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,301Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,964 reviews
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