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 34% 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?

Qatar Airways, Air China, and ANA 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 July 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.

$476 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 $1,722 to $1,920. The lowest price recently found on this route was $868.

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9:30 pm - 4:20 pm

PHL

PVG

30h 50m

1 stop

6:50 pm - 2:30 pm

PVG

PHL

31h 40m

1 stop

$868Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Sep 1

9:30 pm - 4:20 pm

PHL

PVG

30h 50m

1 stop

6:50 pm - 2:30 pm

PVG

PHL

31h 40m

1 stop

$888Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Sep 1

9:30 pm - 4:20 pm

PHL

PVG

30h 50m

1 stop

11:35 pm - 2:40 pm

PVG

PHL

28h 05m

1 stop

$890Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Nov 18

9:30 pm - 10:40 pm

PHL

PVG

37h 10m

1 stop

6:10 pm - 2:40 pm

PVG

PHL

33h 30m

1 stop

$892Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 10

6:25 am - 12:15 pm

PHL

SHA

41h 50m

2 stops

1:35 pm - 2:21 pm

SHA

PHL

36h 46m

2 stops

$1,274ANA

Mon, Aug 17 - Sun, Sep 6

6:00 am - 12:15 pm

PHL

SHA

42h 15m

2 stops

1:35 pm - 2:21 pm

SHA

PHL

36h 46m

2 stops

$1,287ANA

Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 2

7:45 pm - 12:05 pm

PHL

SHA

28h 20m

2 stops

1:20 pm - 8:08 am

SHA

PHL

30h 48m

2 stops

$1,320Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

7:36 pm - 12:05 pm

PHL

SHA

28h 29m

2 stops

10:30 pm - 12:22 am

SHA

PHL

37h 52m

2 stops

$1,352Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

12:39 pm - 8:55 pm

PHL

SHA

44h 16m

2 stops

4:35 pm - 11:14 pm

SHA

PHL

43h 39m

2 stops

$1,378Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 10

12:39 pm - 12:05 pm

PHL

SHA

35h 26m

2 stops

10:30 pm - 12:22 am

SHA

PHL

37h 52m

2 stops

$1,379Cathay Pacific

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20

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ANA flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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ANA

Aug 5

PHL1:31 pmPhiladelphia

23h 14m

2 stops

PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 7

PVG1:50 amShanghai Pu Dong

24h 30m

2 stops

PHL2:20 pmPhiladelphia

$1,239

ANA

Aug 6

PHL8:05 amPhiladelphia

28h 40m

2 stops

PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 7

PVG8:25 amShanghai Pu Dong

25h 18m

2 stops

PHL9:43 pmPhiladelphia

$1,249

ANA

Aug 17

PHL6:25 amPhiladelphia

41h 50m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 6

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 46m

2 stops

PHL2:21 pmPhiladelphia

$1,274

Cathay Pacific flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

Sep 29

PHL12:39 pmPhiladelphia

44h 16m

2 stops

SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 10

SHA4:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

43h 39m

2 stops

PHL11:14 pmPhiladelphia

$1,378

Cathay Pacific

Sep 10

PHL12:39 pmPhiladelphia

35h 26m

2 stops

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 20

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 52m

2 stops

PHL12:22 amPhiladelphia

$1,379

Cathay Pacific

Sep 30

PHL12:39 pmPhiladelphia

38h 56m

2 stops

SHA3:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 8

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

44h 07m

2 stops

PHL8:42 pmPhiladelphia

$1,384

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Philadelphia

Sun 8/16

9:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/1

6:50 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$868

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 8/16

9:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/1

6:50 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$888

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PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 9/30

9:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/18

11:35 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$890

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 9/29

9:30 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop37h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/10

6:10 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$892

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Mon 8/17

6:25 am-12:15 pm

2 stops41h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/6

1:35 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops36h 46m

$1,274

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Sun 8/23

6:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops42h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/2

1:35 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops36h 46m

$1,287

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Tue 9/1

7:45 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/8

1:20 pm-8:08 am

2 stops30h 48m

$1,320

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Mon 9/14

7:36 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/21

10:30 pm-12:22 am

2 stops37h 52m

$1,352

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Tue 9/29

12:39 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops44h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/10

4:35 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops43h 39m

$1,378

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Thu 9/10

12:39 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 26m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/20

10:30 pm-12:22 am

2 stops37h 52m

$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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,162, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of September is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Philadelphia averaging around $1,172.

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Fastest flight time	21h 25m
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The fastest flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai takes 21h 25m

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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 21h 25m, 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 July 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 8,479 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $982	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,024 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $982	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,832 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,202	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,276 reviews	Search ANA flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,512	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,425 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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