What is the cheapest airline that flies from Shanghai to Chicago?

Air China and Korean Air are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai to Chicago

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to Chicago?

Prices for flights from Shanghai to Chicago refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai to Chicago?

As of February 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Shanghai to Chicago.

How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to Chicago?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

The required travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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3:55 pm - 1:05 pm

PVG

ORD

34h 10m

2 stops

8:20 pm - 2:05 pm

ORD

PVG

28h 45m

2 stops

$968Air Canada

Wed, Apr 29 - Mon, May 4

2:00 pm - 8:35 am

PVG

ORD

31h 35m

1 stop

2:10 pm - 12:40 pm

ORD

PVG

33h 30m

1 stop

$973Etihad Airways

Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25

2:00 pm - 8:35 am

PVG

ORD

31h 35m

1 stop

2:00 pm - 1:00 pm

ORD

PVG

34h 00m

1 stop

$988Etihad Airways

Mon, Mar 23 - Thu, Apr 30

1:10 pm - 6:40 am

PVG

ORD

30h 30m

2 stops

8:42 pm - 6:25 pm

ORD

PVG

32h 43m

2 stops

$1,009EVA Air

Tue, May 12 - Wed, Sep 16

8:35 am - 5:10 pm

PVG

ORD

45h 35m

3 stops

6:00 am - 11:55 pm

ORD

PVG

28h 55m

2 stops

$1,021Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, Apr 27

1:35 pm - 1:55 pm

SHA

ORD

37h 20m

1 stop

3:35 pm - 12:20 pm

ORD

SHA

31h 45m

1 stop

$1,156Cathay Pacific

Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26

10:30 pm - 1:55 pm

SHA

ORD

28h 25m

1 stop

4:15 pm - 12:05 pm

ORD

SHA

30h 50m

1 stop

$1,161Cathay Pacific

Thu, Mar 26 - Thu, May 14

7:45 am - 6:52 pm

SHA

ORD

24h 07m

2 stops

3:35 pm - 12:20 pm

ORD

SHA

31h 45m

1 stop

$1,233Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25

5:30 pm - 8:53 am

PVG

MDW

28h 23m

1 stop

2:05 pm - 3:50 pm

MDW

PVG

36h 45m

2 stops

$1,245Delta

Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25

5:30 pm - 5:54 pm

PVG

MDW

37h 24m

1 stop

6:34 pm - 3:20 pm

MDW

PVG

31h 46m

1 stop

$1,246Delta

Wed, Mar 11 - Sat, Mar 14

Air China flights from Shanghai to Chicago

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Air China

Mar 18

SHA8:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

45h 48m

2 stops

ORD5:18 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 25

ORD7:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 10m

2 stops

SHA10:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$1,187

Air China

Mar 11

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

43h 48m

2 stops

ORD5:18 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 14

ORD7:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 55m

2 stops

SHA9:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$1,333

Air China

Apr 22

SHA7:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 32m

2 stops

ORD8:27 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Apr 27

ORD6:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 55m

2 stops

SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$1,885

United Airlines flights from Shanghai to Chicago

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United Airlines

Mar 6

PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

20h 30m

2 stops

ORD8:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 10

ORD7:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

46h 10m

2 stops

PVG6:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,238

United Airlines

Mar 6

PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

23h 25m

2 stops

ORD10:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 10

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 55m

2 stops

PVG6:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,245

United Airlines

Mar 6

PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

23h 25m

1 stop

ORD6:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 10

ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 15m

2 stops

PVG6:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,246

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PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/29

3:55 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

8:20 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$968

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/18

2:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop31h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

2:10 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$973

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/23

2:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop31h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

2:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$988

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/12

1:10 pm-6:40 am

2 stops30h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/16

8:42 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops32h 43m

$1,009

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/22

8:35 am-5:10 pm

3 stops45h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

6:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$1,021

ShanghaiChicago

SHA - ORD

SHAORD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/19

1:35 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop37h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/26

3:35 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$1,156

ShanghaiChicago

SHA - ORD

SHAORD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/26

10:30 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/14

4:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$1,161

ShanghaiChicago

SHA - ORD

SHAORD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/18

7:45 am-6:52 pm

2 stops24h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

3:35 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$1,233

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - MDW

PVGMDW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/18

5:30 pm-8:53 am

1 stop28h 23m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/25

2:05 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$1,245

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - MDW

PVGMDW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/11

5:30 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop37h 24m

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/14

6:34 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop31h 46m

$1,246

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How far is Shanghai to Chicago by plane?
The distance between Shanghai and Chicago is about 7052.6 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 20h 20m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Shanghai to Chicago refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai to Chicago?
As of February 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Shanghai to Chicago.
How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to Chicago?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The required travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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