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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai from $468

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6:00 am - 1:45 pmPHL-PVG
19h 45m1 stop
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3:45 pm - 11:05 pmPVG-PHL
19h 20m1 stop
$983Delta
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Mon, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 22
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6:00 am - 3:25 pmPHL-PVG
21h 25m2 stops
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5:30 pm - 8:41 amPVG-PHL
27h 11m2 stops
$987Delta
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Mon, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 21
Delta Logo
8:16 pm - 1:45 pmPHL-PVG
29h 29m1 stop
Delta Logo
3:45 pm - 11:05 pmPVG-PHL
19h 20m1 stop
$988Delta
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Sun, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
7:58 pm - 5:25 pmPHL-PVG
33h 27m2 stops
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8:10 pm - 5:35 pmPVG-PHL
33h 25m3 stops
$1,240United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 16
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6:35 pm - 9:10 amPHL-PVG
25h 35m1 stop
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10:55 am - 4:15 pmPVG-PHL
42h 20m1 stop
$1,308British Airways
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 28
American Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 2:50 pmPHL-PVG
20h 30m1 stop
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5:00 pm - 11:01 pmPVG-PHL
18h 01m1 stop
$1,314American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Thu, Apr 9
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 6:45 pmPHL-PVG
23h 20m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 7:41 pmPVG-PHL
19h 11m1 stop
$1,315United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 15
American Airlines Logo
9:14 pm - 2:50 pmPHL-PVG
29h 36m1 stop
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6:25 pm - 2:38 pmPVG-PHL
33h 13m1 stop
$1,322American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Nov 19
ANA Logo
6:30 am - 11:40 amPHL-PVG
41h 10m2 stops
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1:35 am - 5:35 pmPVG-PHL
28h 00m2 stops
$1,330ANA
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Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 13
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10:05 am - 12:15 pmPHL-SHA
38h 10m2 stops
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1:35 pm - 2:16 pmSHA-PHL
36h 41m2 stops
$2,279ANA
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Sat, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 20

Air China flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Philadelphia to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
Oct 3
PHL10:32 amPhiladelphia
42h 28m
2 stops
SHA5:00 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 22
SHA8:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 31m
2 stops
PHL5:26 amPhiladelphia
$1,162
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Air China
Sep 30
PHL10:32 amPhiladelphia
38h 43m
2 stops
SHA1:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 21
SHA7:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
46h 01m
2 stops
PHL5:26 amPhiladelphia
$1,217
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Air China
Oct 4
PHL6:34 amPhiladelphia
28h 06m
2 stops
SHA10:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 14
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 56m
2 stops
PHL5:26 amPhiladelphia
$1,249
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Cathay Pacific flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific
Sep 29
PHL6:44 pmPhiladelphia
29h 21m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 20
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 39m
2 stops
PHL1:09 amPhiladelphia
$1,359
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Cathay Pacific
Sep 30
PHL12:36 pmPhiladelphia
44h 19m
2 stops
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 20
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 39m
2 stops
PHL1:09 amPhiladelphia
$1,360
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Cathay Pacific
Oct 1
PHL12:36 pmPhiladelphia
36h 39m
2 stops
PVG1:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 25
PVG8:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
23h 29m
2 stops
PHL8:04 pmPhiladelphia
$1,394
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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 September 17, 2025.
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PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/22

3:45 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$983

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/21

5:30 pm-8:41 am

2 stops27h 11m

$987

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 9/28

8:16 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop29h 29m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/21

3:45 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$988

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 9/29

7:58 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops33h 27m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/16

8:10 pm-5:35 pm

3 stops33h 25m

$1,240

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 12/10

6:35 pm-9:10 am

1 stop25h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/28

10:55 am-4:15 pm

1 stop42h 20m

$1,308

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 10/21

6:20 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/9

5:00 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop18h 01m

$1,314

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 11/24

6:25 am-6:45 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/15

1:30 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop19h 11m

$1,315

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 10/15

9:14 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop29h 36m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/19

6:25 pm-2:38 pm

1 stop33h 13m

$1,322

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 9/29

6:30 am-11:40 am

2 stops41h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/13

1:35 am-5:35 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$1,330

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Sat 10/11

10:05 am-12:15 pm

2 stops38h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/20

1:35 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops36h 41m

$2,279

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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 $1,282, 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 $1,301.

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 19h 45m, 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
8,926 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,028Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,041Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,961 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,250Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,367 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,302Free CancellationRating
8.4
964 reviews
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