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Cheap flights from Shanghai to Chicago from $519

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Shanghai to Chicago departing on 5/14. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Best Price Found

$519

Fastest flight time

18h 45m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Chicago

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Shanghai in the past 72 hours is $519. The best round-trip flight deal from Shanghai to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,016.
The fastest flight from Shanghai to Chicago takes 18h 45m
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Chicago. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Shanghai Pu Dong Airport - Chicago Midway Airport, Shanghai Pu Dong Airport - Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport - Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Chicago

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chicago?

June. The cheapest time of year to fly to Chicago from Shanghai is June. Most expensive is August

What is the cheapest day to depart Shanghai for Chicago?

Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Tuesday. The most expensive is typically Monday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Chicago?

At noon. Shanghai to Chicago flights are approximately 15% more expensive in the morning than at noon

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

Japan Airlines. ANA, Air Canada, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai to Chicago

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Chicago flight route?

Shanghai Pu Dong - Chicago O'Hare Intl. Fly from Shanghai Pu Dong to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best Shanghai - Chicago flight prices

When you’re planning your trip from Shanghai to Chicago, the most popular airport-to-airport route is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. When booking your trip to Chicago, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly out of. Good options for departure airports when traveling to Chicago, you can try Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (in Shanghai), Hangzhou Airport (in Hangzhou), or Wuxi Airport (in Wuxi). If you are looking for an alternate airport to fly into near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, Chicago Midway Airport is a great option and is located in Chicago. The least expensive flight option from Shanghai to Chicago will typically be PVG — ORD during the month of March with an average price of $1,017 RT.

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)$1,115
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Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)$1,017
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Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)$1,399
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Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)$1,457
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Hangzhou Airport (HGH) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)$1,833
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Wuxi Airport (WUX) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)$3,746
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Easily compare round-trip flights from Shanghai to Chicago

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chicago by changing tabs
Cathay Pacific
May 10
PVG8:40 amShanghai Pu Dong
18h 45m
1 stop
ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 6
ORD4:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 05m
1 stop
PVG12:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Multiple Airlines
May 3
PVG11:00 amShanghai Pu Dong
36h 45m
1 stop
ORD10:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 2
ORD6:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 55m
1 stop
PVG7:55 amShanghai Pu Dong
United Airlines
May 2
PVG5:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
19h 56m
2 stops
ORD12:21 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 1
ORD9:12 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 13m
2 stops
PVG3:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
American Airlines
May 29
PVG5:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
27h 21m
1 stop
ORD7:21 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 3
ORD5:19 amChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 31m
1 stop
PVG2:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
SWISS
May 2
PVG10:05 amShanghai Pu Dong
43h 00m
1 stop
ORD4:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 11
ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 45m
1 stop
PVG7:05 amShanghai Pu Dong
British Airways
Jun 12
PVG11:00 amShanghai Pu Dong
44h 15m
1 stop
ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 7
ORD5:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 10m
1 stop
PVG9:10 amShanghai Pu Dong

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai to Chicago

If you're looking for one-way flights from Shanghai to Chicago, view some of our deals below provided by Cathay Pacific and Turkish Airlines
Multiple Airlines
May 14
PVG3:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
31h 12m
3 stops
MDW9:22 amChicago Midway
Cathay Pacific
Apr 12
PVG8:40 amShanghai Pu Dong
18h 45m
1 stop
ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Apr 18
PVG10:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
24h 15m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Search last-minute flights to Chicago from Shanghai

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from Shanghai to Chicago
Cathay Pacific
Apr 3
PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
39h 05m
1 stop
ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 13
ORD4:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
41h 00m
1 stop
PVG10:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Multiple Airlines
Apr 1
PVG11:00 amShanghai Pu Dong
37h 05m
1 stop
ORD11:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 26
ORD7:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
23h 45m
1 stop
PVG7:55 amShanghai Pu Dong
United Airlines
Apr 3
PVG5:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
30h 15m
2 stops
ORD10:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 13
ORD9:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 40m
1 stop
PVG3:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Delta
Apr 3
PVG5:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
32h 18m
2 stops
ORD12:48 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 13
ORD6:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 35m
2 stops
PVG3:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Japan Airlines
Apr 1
SHA12:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 44m
2 stops
ORD11:34 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 26
ORD12:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
34h 20m
1 stop
SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Qatar Airways
Mar 31
PVG12:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
32h 00m
2 stops
ORD7:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 26
ORD7:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 50m
1 stop
PVG4:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Best airlines flying from Shanghai to Chicago

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Airline
Rating
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $385Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,464 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $1,179Free CancellationRating
8.5
1,239 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,210Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,192 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,211Free CancellationRating
7.3
15,181 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,223Free CancellationRating
8.4
985 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,409Free CancellationRating
7.0
6,743 reviews
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Cathay Pacific flights from Shanghai to Chicago

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Shanghai to Chicago flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
May 10
PVG8:40 amShanghai Pu Dong
18h 45m
1 stop
ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 6
ORD4:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 05m
1 stop
PVG12:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Cathay Pacific
Jun 4
PVG8:40 amShanghai Pu Dong
18h 45m
1 stop
ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 27
ORD4:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
41h 00m
1 stop
PVG10:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Cathay Pacific
May 13
PVG5:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
33h 40m
1 stop
ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 6
ORD4:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 05m
1 stop
PVG12:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Korean Air flights from Shanghai to Chicago

Our best Korean Air deals on Shanghai to Chicago flight tickets
Korean Air
May 13
PVG11:10 amShanghai Pu Dong
35h 40m
1 stop
ORD9:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 8
ORD12:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 10m
1 stop
PVG9:40 amShanghai Pu Dong
Korean Air
May 16
PVG8:50 amShanghai Pu Dong
38h 00m
1 stop
ORD9:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 10
ORD12:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
34h 55m
1 stop
PVG12:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Korean Air
Jun 10
PVG1:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
33h 10m
1 stop
ORD9:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 9
ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 00m
1 stop
PVG8:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

  • 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 18h 45m.

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

    Prices for flights from Shanghai to Chicago refresh daily.

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  • 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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