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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai from $442

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United Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 6:45 pm
PHL
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PVG
21h 10m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 9:52 pm
PVG
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PHL
21h 22m1 stop
$996United Airlines
Sun, Jan 11 - Sat, Jan 24
Japan Airlines Logo
7:17 am - 11:45 am
PHL
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SHA
39h 28m2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 12:55 pm
SHA
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PHL
36h 45m2 stops
$1,001Japan Airlines
Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:20 pm
PHL
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PVG
20h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
PVG
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PHL
17h 30m1 stop
$1,004Delta
Mon, Feb 16 - Thu, Mar 12
Delta Logo
5:59 pm - 6:00 pm
PHL
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PVG
35h 01m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 8:50 am
PVG
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PHL
26h 50m2 stops
$1,008Delta
Sat, Feb 14 - Tue, Mar 10
Qatar Airways Logo
8:50 pm - 2:40 pm
PHL
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PVG
29h 50m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
6:10 pm - 9:00 am
PVG
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PHL
26h 50m1 stop
$1,134Qatar Airways
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
Qatar Airways Logo
7:55 pm - 2:40 pm
PHL
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PVG
29h 45m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:35 pm - 9:00 am
PVG
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PHL
45h 25m1 stop
$1,137Qatar Airways
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:50 am - 9:05 pm
PHL
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PVG
24h 15m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 10:46 pm
PVG
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PHL
27h 21m3 stops
$1,153Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Wed, Jan 28
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:21 pm - 3:20 pm
PHL
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SHA
38h 59m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 7:55 pm
SHA
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PHL
33h 25m2 stops
$1,193Cathay Pacific
Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 3:40 pm
PHL
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SHA
35h 10m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 3:49 pm
SHA
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PHL
35h 54m3 stops
$1,236Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Wed, Jan 28
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:57 am - 3:20 pm
PHL
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SHA
39h 23m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 8:25 pm
SHA
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PHL
34h 55m2 stops
$1,243Cathay Pacific
Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25

Cathay Pacific flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific
Mar 11
PHL12:21 pmPhiladelphia
38h 59m
2 stops
SHA3:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 22
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 25m
2 stops
PHL7:55 pmPhiladelphia
$1,193
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Cathay Pacific
Feb 19
PHL10:35 amPhiladelphia
40h 40m
2 stops
PVG4:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Mar 16
PVG12:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
43h 05m
2 stops
PHL7:55 pmPhiladelphia
$1,204
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Cathay Pacific
Jan 18
PHL10:57 amPhiladelphia
39h 23m
2 stops
SHA3:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 25
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 55m
2 stops
PHL8:25 pmPhiladelphia
$1,243
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ANA flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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ANA
Feb 6
PHL6:30 amPhiladelphia
40h 55m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 20
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 44m
2 stops
PHL2:24 pmPhiladelphia
$1,201
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ANA
Jan 12
PHL10:10 amPhiladelphia
37h 15m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 27
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 30m
2 stops
PHL2:10 pmPhiladelphia
$1,233
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ANA
Feb 7
PHL10:10 amPhiladelphia
37h 15m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 20
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 44m
2 stops
PHL2:24 pmPhiladelphia
$1,242
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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 December 4, 2025.
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PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 1/11

8:35 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/24

1:30 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop21h 22m

$996

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Sun 1/18

7:17 am-11:45 am

2 stops39h 28m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/25

1:10 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$1,001

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 2/16

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/12

5:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$1,004

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sat 2/14

5:59 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops35h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/10

6:00 pm-8:50 am

2 stops26h 50m

$1,008

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 3/10

8:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/17

6:10 pm-9:00 am

1 stop26h 50m

$1,134

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 3/4

7:55 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/11

11:35 pm-9:00 am

1 stop45h 25m

$1,137

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 1/19

7:50 am-9:05 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/28

8:25 am-10:46 pm

3 stops27h 21m

$1,153

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Wed 3/11

12:21 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops38h 59m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/22

10:30 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$1,193

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Mon 1/19

3:30 pm-3:40 pm

3 stops35h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/28

4:55 pm-3:49 pm

3 stops35h 54m

$1,236

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Sun 1/18

10:57 am-3:20 pm

2 stops39h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/25

10:30 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$1,243

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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 April is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Philadelphia averaging around $1,183.

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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Fastest flight time

21h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai takes 21h 10m
There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Philadelphia to Shanghai.
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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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Rating
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $957Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,063 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $982Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,011 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,003Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,043 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,301Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,559 reviews
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