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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai from $460

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Qatar Airways Logo
8:30 pm - 4:20 pm
PHL
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PVG
31h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
6:40 pm - 9:00 am
PVG
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PHL
26h 20m
1 stop
$1,138Qatar Airways
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Sep 8
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8:30 pm - 10:35 pm
PHL
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PVG
38h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
6:40 pm - 9:00 am
PVG
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PHL
26h 20m
1 stop
$1,141Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
Qatar Airways Logo
8:30 pm - 4:20 pm
PHL
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PVG
31h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
6:40 pm - 9:00 am
PVG
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PHL
26h 20m
1 stop
$1,178Qatar Airways
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13
Qatar Airways Logo
8:30 pm - 4:20 pm
PHL
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PVG
31h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
6:40 pm - 9:00 am
PVG
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PHL
26h 20m
1 stop
$1,192Qatar Airways
Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 14
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:28 pm - 11:05 am
PHL
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PVG
33h 37m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 7:05 am
PVG
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PHL
29h 45m
2 stops
$1,207Cathay Pacific
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
Cathay Pacific Logo
3:35 pm - 11:05 am
PHL
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PVG
31h 30m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:20 am - 12:19 am
PVG
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PHL
28h 59m
2 stops
$1,243Cathay Pacific
Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18
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7:00 am - 8:55 pm
PHL
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PVG
25h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 5:40 am
PVG
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PHL
30h 00m
2 stops
$1,268Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:21 pm - 10:40 pm
PHL
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SHA
40h 19m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 8:00 am
SHA
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PHL
45h 30m
2 stops
$1,431Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, May 15
ANA Logo
6:12 am - 12:15 pm
PHL
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SHA
42h 03m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 2:16 pm
SHA
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PHL
36h 41m
2 stops
$1,469ANA
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
ANA Logo
6:00 am - 12:15 pm
PHL
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SHA
42h 15m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 2:05 pm
SHA
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PHL
36h 30m
2 stops
$1,474ANA
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14

Air China flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Philadelphia to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
Apr 9
PHL4:25 pmPhiladelphia
33h 40m
2 stops
PVG2:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Jun 6
PVG6:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
27h 38m
1 stop
PHL9:48 amPhiladelphia
$1,400
Air China
Apr 5
PHL6:21 pmPhiladelphia
35h 04m
1 stop
PVG5:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 19
PVG12:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
32h 05m
1 stop
PHL8:15 amPhiladelphia
$1,689
Air China
May 8
PHL7:45 pmPhiladelphia
26h 15m
2 stops
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 21
SHA9:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 14m
2 stops
PHL11:44 pmPhiladelphia
$2,100

Japan Airlines flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Philadelphia to Shanghai flight tickets
Japan Airlines
May 1
PHL9:02 amPhiladelphia
38h 18m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 8
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 03m
2 stops
PHL2:48 pmPhiladelphia
$1,890
Japan Airlines
May 4
PHL6:00 amPhiladelphia
41h 20m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 27
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 35m
2 stops
PHL2:20 pmPhiladelphia
$1,979
Japan Airlines
Apr 5
PHL7:14 amPhiladelphia
40h 06m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 19
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 03m
2 stops
PHL2:48 pmPhiladelphia
$5,161

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PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 8/11

8:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/8

6:40 pm-9:00 am

1 stop26h 20m

$1,138

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 9/8

8:30 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop38h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

6:40 pm-9:00 am

1 stop26h 20m

$1,141

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 9/6

8:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/13

6:40 pm-9:00 am

1 stop26h 20m

$1,178

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 9/6

8:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/14

6:40 pm-9:00 am

1 stop26h 20m

$1,192

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 9/7

1:28 pm-11:05 am

2 stops33h 37m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/14

1:20 pm-7:05 am

2 stops29h 45m

$1,207

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 9/14

3:35 pm-11:05 am

2 stops31h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/18

7:20 am-12:19 am

2 stops28h 59m

$1,243
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PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 9/7

7:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/14

11:40 am-5:40 am

2 stops30h 00m

$1,268

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Fri 4/24

6:21 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops40h 19m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/15

10:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops45h 30m

$1,431

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Tue 4/28

6:12 am-12:15 pm

2 stops42h 03m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

1:35 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops36h 41m

$1,469

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Mon 9/7

6:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops42h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/14

1:35 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops36h 30m

$1,474

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Philadelphia and Shanghai?

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 January is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Philadelphia averaging around $1,153.

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Fastest flight time

21h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai takes 21h 20m
There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Philadelphia to Shanghai.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Philadelphia to Shanghai

  • 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 21h 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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DeltaPriceFrom $512Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,371 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $982Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,549 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $982Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,532 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,250Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,841 reviews
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