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 49% 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 is the most popular carrier operating from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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There are 4 operators available for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Shanghai as of November 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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8:45 pm - 2:40 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:40 pm - 4:00 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

33h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$978Qatar Airways

Sun, Jan 24 - Mon, Mar 29

8:45 pm - 10:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

36h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:20 pm - 2:50 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

33h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$987Qatar Airways

Thu, Jan 21 - Thu, Feb 25

3:20 pm - 4:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 40m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 2:44 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

34h 09m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,418Air Canada

Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8

3:20 pm - 4:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 40m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 2:44 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

58h 09m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,437Air Canada

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Feb 1

6:00 am - 3:15 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 15m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:00 am - 7:52 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

22h 52m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,450Delta

Sun, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 21

7:00 am - 7:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 55m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10:00 am - 11:27 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

26h 27m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,450Delta

Sun, Nov 29 - Fri, Dec 18

6:15 am - 6:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

8:55 pm - 9:57 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

26h 02m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,655United Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 1

6:00 am - 6:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 55m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles

1:10 pm - 5:57 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

41h 47m3 stops San Francisco Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,655United Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 14

6:00 am - 4:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 12:13 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

18h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,836American Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 8

6:00 am - 4:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 9:22 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

27h 32m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Lambert-St Louis

$1,841American Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 8

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8:45 pm - 10:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

36h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:20 pm - 2:50 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

33h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,077Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

5:49 pm - 12:20 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

53h 31m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Tokyo Narita

1:10 pm - 5:40 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

29h 30m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,136Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Dec 10

8:45 pm - 10:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

36h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:20 pm - 2:50 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

33h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,153Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 30

5:05 pm - 4:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 55m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 2:39 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

34h 04m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,463Air Canada

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 30

9:15 am - 4:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

41h 45m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 2:39 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

34h 04m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,483Air Canada

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 30

7:00 am - 4:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 12:15 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

18h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,600American Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 30

5:00 am - 4:50 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 7:31 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

25h 41m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Raleigh-Durham

$1,605American Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 30

6:46 pm - 6:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 09m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

8:55 pm - 9:57 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

26h 02m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,076United Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 30

1:16 pm - 6:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

40h 39m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl Los Angeles

8:55 pm - 9:57 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

26h 02m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,392United Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 30

5:24 pm - 3:15 pmPHL Philadelphia-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 51m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:00 am - 11:27 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-PHL Philadelphia

26h 27m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$7,189Delta

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Dec 9

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Qatar Airways flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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Qatar Airways

Jan 24

PHL8:45 pmPhiladelphia

28h 55m

1 stop

PVG2:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 29

PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

33h 20m

1 stop

PHL4:00 pmPhiladelphia

$978

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Jan 21

PHL8:45 pmPhiladelphia

36h 15m

1 stop

PVG10:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 25

PVG6:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

33h 30m

1 stop

PHL2:50 pmPhiladelphia

$987

Qatar Airways

Apr 26

PHL9:30 pmPhiladelphia

30h 50m

1 stop

PVG4:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

May 13

PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

32h 25m

1 stop

PHL3:05 pmPhiladelphia

$990

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Air Canada

Nov 9

PHL5:05 pmPhiladelphia

33h 55m

2 stops

PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Nov 30

PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

34h 04m

2 stops

PHL2:39 pmPhiladelphia

$1,463

Air Canada

Nov 18

PHL3:20 pmPhiladelphia

35h 40m

2 stops

PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Nov 30

PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

34h 04m

2 stops

PHL2:39 pmPhiladelphia

$1,468

Air Canada

Nov 22

PHL6:15 amPhiladelphia

44h 45m

2 stops

PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Dec 1

PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

34h 04m

2 stops

PHL2:39 pmPhiladelphia

$1,469

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Sun 1/24

8:45 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/29

6:40 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$978

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PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Philadelphia

Thu 1/21

8:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop36h 15m

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Thu 2/25

6:20 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$987

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PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Philadelphia

Thu 12/3

3:20 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops35h 40m

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5:35 pm-2:44 pm

2 stops34h 09m

$1,418

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PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Philadelphia

Thu 12/3

3:20 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops35h 40m

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Mon 2/1

5:35 pm-2:44 pm

2 stops58h 09m

$1,437

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PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Philadelphia

Sun 11/29

6:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/21

10:00 am-7:52 pm

1 stop22h 52m

$1,450

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PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 11/29

7:00 am-7:55 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/18

10:00 am-11:27 pm

1 stop26h 27m

$1,450

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PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 11/18

6:15 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/1

8:55 pm-9:57 am

2 stops26h 02m

$1,655

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Fri 11/27

6:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/14

1:10 pm-5:57 pm

3 stops41h 47m

$1,655

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PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Philadelphia

Mon 12/7

6:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/8

6:50 pm-12:13 am

1 stop18h 23m

$1,836

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL Philadelphia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Philadelphia

Mon 12/7

6:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/8

6:50 pm-9:22 am

2 stops27h 32m

$1,841

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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 $1,260 to $1,600.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $978.

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 $1,003, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Philadelphia averaging around $1,397.

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Fastest flight time	28h 55m
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The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Philadelphia in the past 72 hours is $577. The best round-trip flight deal from Philadelphia to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $978.

The fastest flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai takes 28h 55m

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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 28h 55m, 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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There are 4 operators available for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Shanghai as of November 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 $896	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,700 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $999	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,225 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,003	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,475 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,202	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,339 reviews	Search ANA flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,345	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,542 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,482	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,874 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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