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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai from $508

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6:00 am - 3:20 pmPHL-PVG
20h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 11:17 pmPVG-PHL
18h 47m1 stop
$983Delta
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Tue, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 31
Delta Logo
7:25 pm - 6:00 pmPHL-PVG
33h 35m2 stops
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5:30 pm - 11:17 pmPVG-PHL
18h 47m1 stop
$987Delta
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Tue, Nov 25 - Thu, Jan 1
United Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 6:55 pmPHL-PVG
41h 00m2 stops
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8:55 pm - 5:14 pmPVG-PHL
33h 19m2 stops
$1,022United Airlines
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Thu, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 27
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3:07 pm - 11:45 amPHL-SHA
31h 38m2 stops
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1:10 pm - 8:29 pmSHA-PHL
20h 19m2 stops
$1,115Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 26
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5:10 pm - 12:20 pmPHL-SHA
30h 10m2 stops
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1:35 pm - 7:29 amSHA-PHL
29h 54m2 stops
$1,170Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 9
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 4:25 pmPHL-PVG
22h 25m1 stop
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6:25 pm - 9:06 amPVG-PHL
27h 41m1 stop
$1,176American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 21
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 6:45 pmPHL-PVG
33h 45m2 stops
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8:55 pm - 5:28 pmPVG-PHL
33h 33m2 stops
$1,180United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 26 - Fri, Jan 2
American Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 4:25 pmPHL-PVG
30h 10m2 stops
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6:10 pm - 12:41 amPVG-PHL
19h 31m1 stop
$1,217American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 27
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10:05 am - 1:15 amPHL-PVG
26h 10m2 stops
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2:35 am - 2:07 pmPVG-PHL
24h 32m2 stops
$1,256ANA
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Thu, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 20
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10:05 am - 1:15 amPHL-PVG
26h 10m2 stops
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2:35 am - 2:08 pmPVG-PHL
48h 33m2 stops
$1,276ANA
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Tue, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 30

China Southern flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

Our best China Southern deals on Philadelphia to Shanghai flight tickets
China Southern
Nov 6
PHL4:05 pmPhiladelphia
33h 10m
3 stops
SHA2:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 13
SHA1:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 35m
3 stops
PHL7:25 amPhiladelphia
$1,699
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China Southern
Feb 12
PHL4:18 pmPhiladelphia
33h 57m
3 stops
SHA3:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 27
SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 05m
2 stops
PHL7:55 amPhiladelphia
$1,759
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China Southern
Nov 6
PHL4:05 pmPhiladelphia
33h 10m
3 stops
SHA2:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 13
SHA9:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
48h 04m
2 stops
PHL8:54 amPhiladelphia
$1,934
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Cathay Pacific flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific
Mar 20
PHL10:30 amPhiladelphia
37h 05m
2 stops
PVG11:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 7
PVG8:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
23h 39m
2 stops
PHL8:14 pmPhiladelphia
$1,254
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Cathay Pacific
Nov 11
PHL6:46 pmPhiladelphia
37h 09m
2 stops
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 23
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 54m
2 stops
PHL6:29 pmPhiladelphia
$1,284
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Cathay Pacific
Nov 25
PHL10:57 amPhiladelphia
36h 23m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 30
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 12m
2 stops
PHL7:42 pmPhiladelphia
$1,976
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2025.
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PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 11/25

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/31

5:30 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop18h 47m

$983

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 11/25

7:25 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops33h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/1

5:30 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop18h 47m

$987

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 2/12

12:55 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/27

8:55 pm-5:14 pm

2 stops33h 19m

$1,022

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Wed 2/11

3:07 pm-11:45 am

2 stops31h 38m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/26

1:10 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops20h 19m

$1,115

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Tue 3/3

5:10 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/9

1:35 pm-7:29 am

2 stops29h 54m

$1,170

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 11/13

5:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/21

6:25 pm-9:06 am

1 stop27h 41m

$1,176

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 11/26

8:00 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/2

8:55 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops33h 33m

$1,180

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 2/12

9:15 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/27

6:10 pm-12:41 am

1 stop19h 31m

$1,217

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 11/13

10:05 am-1:15 am

2 stops26h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/20

2:35 am-2:07 pm

2 stops24h 32m

$1,256

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 11/25

10:05 am-1:15 am

2 stops26h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/30

2:35 am-2:08 pm

2 stops48h 33m

$1,276

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Philadelphia is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,153, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Philadelphia averaging around $1,247.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $1,590. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Philadelphia to Shanghai for around $1,744.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

Our data shows that the cheapest Philadelphia to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to Shanghai at noon for as low as $1,522. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,679.

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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 20h 20m, 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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United AirlinesPriceFrom $957Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,998 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $982Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,002 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,021Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,038 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,250Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,494 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,258Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,000 reviews
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