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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai from $462

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9:30 pm - 4:20 pmPHL  Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
30h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
6:10 pm - 2:40 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia
33h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$893Qatar Airways
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Nov 11
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9:30 pm - 2:40 pmPHL  Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
29h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
11:35 pm - 2:40 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia
28h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$893Qatar Airways
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Nov 12
ANA Logo
1:00 pm - 12:25 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Haneda
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 12:25 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-PHL Philadelphia
35h 45m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,231ANA
Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 7
ANA Logo
6:10 am - 12:25 pmPHL  Philadelphia-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Haneda
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 12:25 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-PHL Philadelphia
35h 45m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,271ANA
Mon, Jan 18 - Wed, Feb 17
Air Canada Logo
10:05 am - 2:05 pmPHL  Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
40h 00m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 4:21 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia
35h 46m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$1,298Air Canada
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Nov 18
Air Canada Logo
10:05 am - 2:05 pmPHL  Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
40h 00m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl
Air Canada Logo
3:55 pm - 2:47 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia
34h 52m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$1,299Air Canada
Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Oct 4
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 6:45 pmPHL  Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
23h 35m1 stop San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 9:20 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia
20h 50m1 stop San Francisco
$1,344United Airlines
Mon, Jan 18 - Wed, Feb 17
United Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 5:25 pmPHL  Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
34h 30m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 10:16 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia
26h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,358United Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Nov 11
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:20 pmPHL  Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 11:52 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia
30h 32m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,401American Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 4:50 pmPHL  Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 12:15 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia
18h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,642American Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 28

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Cathay Pacific flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Philadelphia to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Dec 31
PHL10:30 amPhiladelphia
36h 50m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 12
SHA4:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
43h 51m
2 stops
PHL11:26 pmPhiladelphia
$1,519
Cathay Pacific
Sep 3
PHL12:42 pmPhiladelphia
35h 23m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 10
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 52m
2 stops
PHL12:22 amPhiladelphia
$1,564
Cathay Pacific
Sep 12
PHL12:39 pmPhiladelphia
35h 26m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 4
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 40m
2 stops
PHL9:10 pmPhiladelphia
$1,569

ANA flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

Our best ANA deals on Philadelphia to Shanghai flight tickets
ANA
Feb 1
PHL1:00 pmPhiladelphia
34h 25m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 7
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 45m
2 stops
PHL12:25 pmPhiladelphia
$1,231
ANA
Jan 18
PHL6:10 amPhiladelphia
41h 15m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 17
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 45m
2 stops
PHL12:25 pmPhiladelphia
$1,271
ANA
Dec 29
PHL6:26 amPhiladelphia
40h 59m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 17
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 45m
2 stops
PHL12:25 pmPhiladelphia
$1,274

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PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 9/30

9:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/11

6:10 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$893

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 10/26

9:30 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/12

11:35 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$893

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL Philadelphia - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Mon 2/1

1:00 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/7

1:40 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$1,231

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL Philadelphia - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Mon 1/18

6:10 am-12:25 pm

2 stops41h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/17

1:40 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$1,271

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 9/30

10:05 am-2:05 pm

2 stops40h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/18

5:35 pm-4:21 pm

2 stops35h 46m

$1,298

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sat 9/12

10:05 am-2:05 pm

2 stops40h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/4

3:55 pm-2:47 pm

2 stops34h 52m

$1,299

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 1/18

6:10 am-6:45 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/17

1:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,344

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 9/30

6:55 pm-5:25 pm

3 stops34h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/11

8:55 pm-10:16 am

2 stops26h 21m

$1,358

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 8/30

5:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/14

5:20 pm-11:52 am

1 stop30h 32m

$1,401
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PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Fri 11/13

5:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/28

6:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop18h 25m

$1,642

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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

25h 53m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai takes 25h 53m
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 25h 53m, 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?

  • 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 $896Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,493 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $982Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,075 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $982Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,868 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,202Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,291 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,482Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,432 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,512Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,439 reviews
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Airports listed have a maximum distance of 18.9 mi from Shanghai
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