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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai from $493

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Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:20 pmPHL-PVG
20h 20m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 11:13 pmPVG-PHL
18h 43m1 stop
$1,004Delta
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lun., feb. 2 - jue., feb. 26
Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 3:50 pmPHL-PVG
32h 20m2 stops
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 11:17 pmPVG-PHL
18h 47m1 stop
$1,008Delta
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dom., dic. 7 - vie., dic. 26
United Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 6:55 pmPHL-PVG
41h 00m2 stops
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8:55 pm - 9:38 pmPVG-PHL
37h 43m2 stops
$1,028United Airlines
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jue., feb. 12 - vie., feb. 27
United Airlines Logo
10:06 am - 6:55 pmPHL-PVG
43h 49m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 7:15 amPVG-PHL
30h 45m1 stop
$1,031United Airlines
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jue., feb. 12 - vie., feb. 27
United Airlines Logo
8:02 pm - 6:45 pmPHL-PVG
33h 43m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 9:31 pmPVG-PHL
20h 01m1 stop
$1,098United Airlines
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vie., feb. 13 - dom., mar. 22
Air China Logo
6:10 am - 10:40 pmPHL-SHA
28h 30m2 stops
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8:55 am - 8:11 amSHA-PHL
35h 16m2 stops
$1,102Air China
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mié., abr. 1 - sáb., abr. 11
Japan Airlines Logo
7:13 am - 12:05 pmPHL-PVG
39h 52m2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 5:22 pmPVG-PHL
35h 42m2 stops
$1,107Japan Airlines
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jue., feb. 12 - vie., feb. 27
United Airlines Logo
8:02 pm - 6:45 pmPHL-PVG
33h 43m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 10:14 amPVG-PHL
25h 19m2 stops
$1,111United Airlines
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vie., feb. 13 - dom., mar. 22
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1:38 pm - 11:45 amPHL-SHA
33h 07m2 stops
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1:10 pm - 8:29 pmSHA-PHL
20h 19m2 stops
$1,115Multiple Airlines
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jue., feb. 12 - vie., feb. 27
ANA Logo
1:10 pm - 12:25 pmPHL-SHA
34h 15m2 stops
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1:40 pm - 12:07 pmSHA-PHL
35h 27m2 stops
$1,318ANA
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mié., ene. 7 - mié., ene. 14

Air China flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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Air China
Jan 9
PHL10:30 amPhiladelphia
35h 25m
2 stops
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 16
SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 22m
2 stops
PHL9:52 pmPhiladelphia
$1,662
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Air China
Jan 9
PHL10:30 amPhiladelphia
36h 25m
2 stops
SHA11:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 16
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 22m
2 stops
PHL9:52 pmPhiladelphia
$1,691
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Air China
Dec 24
PHL6:17 amPhiladelphia
27h 38m
2 stops
SHA10:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 14
SHA7:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 07m
2 stops
PHL9:52 pmPhiladelphia
$3,160
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Cathay Pacific flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific
Mar 2
PHL10:35 amPhiladelphia
36h 45m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 16
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 52m
2 stops
PHL7:22 pmPhiladelphia
$1,193
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Cathay Pacific
Mar 8
PHL12:21 pmPhiladelphia
35h 59m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 16
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 24m
2 stops
PHL12:54 amPhiladelphia
$1,244
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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 noviembre 25, 2025.
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PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

lun. 2/2

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 2/26

5:30 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop18h 43m

$1,004

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

dom. 12/7

6:30 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 12/26

5:30 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop18h 47m

$1,008

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

jue. 2/12

12:55 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 2/27

8:55 pm-9:38 pm

2 stops37h 43m

$1,028

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

jue. 2/12

10:06 am-6:55 pm

2 stops43h 49m

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 2/27

1:30 pm-7:15 am

1 stop30h 45m

$1,031

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

vie. 2/13

8:02 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops33h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 3/22

1:30 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop20h 01m

$1,098

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

mié. 4/1

6:10 am-10:40 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb. 4/11

8:55 am-8:11 am

2 stops35h 16m

$1,102

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

jue. 2/12

7:13 am-12:05 pm

2 stops39h 52m

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 2/27

6:40 pm-5:22 pm

2 stops35h 42m

$1,107

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

vie. 2/13

8:02 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops33h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 3/22

8:55 pm-10:14 am

2 stops25h 19m

$1,111

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

jue. 2/12

1:38 pm-11:45 am

2 stops33h 07m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 2/27

1:10 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops20h 19m

$1,115

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

mié. 1/7

1:10 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mié. 1/14

1:40 pm-12:07 pm

2 stops35h 27m

$1,318

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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

20h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai takes 20h 20m
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
9,046 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $982Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,999 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
7,539 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,258Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,010 reviews
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