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

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

What airlines fly to Chicago?

ANA, American Airlines and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Shanghai according to our data. ANA is the first choice among our users, with 58% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 October 2025, there are 4 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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10:10 am - 10:05 amPVG-ORD

37h 55m1 stop

8:20 pm - 8:30 amORD-PVG

22h 10m1 stop

$892Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Dec 3 - Mon, Jan 5

5:35 pm - 11:18 amPVG-ORD

31h 43m2 stops

7:15 am - 4:00 pmORD-PVG

42h 45m2 stops

$935Air Canada

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Wed, Dec 17 - Wed, Dec 31

11:40 am - 7:28 amSHA-ORD

33h 48m2 stops

11:42 am - 11:25 amORD-SHA

33h 43m3 stops

$945Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 25

8:30 am - 7:20 amPVG-ORD

36h 50m1 stop

4:25 pm - 1:15 amORD-PVG

18h 50m1 stop

$977ANA

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Mon, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 3

8:30 am - 7:20 amPVG-ORD

36h 50m1 stop

4:25 pm - 9:25 pmORD-PVG

39h 00m1 stop

$988ANA

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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 26

5:30 pm - 2:41 pmPVG-ORD

35h 11m2 stops

3:55 pm - 3:15 pmORD-PVG

33h 20m3 stops

$1,020Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 26

1:35 pm - 12:55 pmSHA-ORD

37h 20m1 stop

4:00 pm - 3:35 pmORD-SHA

34h 35m1 stop

$1,136Cathay Pacific

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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Apr 15

10:30 pm - 12:55 pmSHA-ORD

28h 25m1 stop

2:35 pm - 12:20 pmORD-SHA

31h 45m1 stop

$1,162Cathay Pacific

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Mon, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 24

5:30 pm - 8:50 amPVG-MDW

28h 20m1 stop

9:30 am - 3:20 pmMDW-PVG

16h 50m1 stop

$1,582Delta

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Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Jun 8

5:30 pm - 12:34 pmPVG-MDW

33h 04m1 stop

5:59 pm - 3:20 pmMDW-PVG

31h 21m1 stop

$1,617Delta

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Sun, Nov 30 - Fri, Jan 30

Air Canada flights from Shanghai to Chicago

Our best Air Canada deals on Shanghai to Chicago flight tickets

Air Canada

Dec 17

PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

31h 43m

2 stops

ORD11:18 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 31

ORD7:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

42h 45m

2 stops

PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$935

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Air Canada

Dec 17

PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

29h 38m

2 stops

ORD9:13 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 31

ORD3:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 05m

2 stops

PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$949

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Air Canada

Dec 3

PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

29h 38m

2 stops

ORD9:13 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 5

ORD3:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 05m

2 stops

PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$966

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ANA flights from Shanghai to Chicago

Our best ANA deals on Shanghai to Chicago flight tickets

ANA

Nov 24

PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong

36h 50m

1 stop

ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 3

ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 50m

1 stop

PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

$977

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ANA

Nov 19

PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong

36h 50m

1 stop

ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 26

ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

39h 00m

1 stop

PVG9:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$988

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ANA

Dec 16

PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

18h 45m

1 stop

ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 31

ORD7:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

38h 10m

2 stops

PVG11:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

$1,143

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ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/3

10:10 am-10:05 am

1 stop37h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/5

8:20 pm-8:30 am

1 stop22h 10m

$892

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/17

5:35 pm-11:18 am

2 stops31h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

7:15 am-4:00 pm

2 stops42h 45m

$935

ShanghaiChicago

SHA - ORD

SHAORD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/18

11:40 am-7:28 am

2 stops33h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/25

11:42 am-11:25 am

3 stops33h 43m

$945

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/24

8:30 am-7:20 am

1 stop36h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

4:25 pm-1:15 am

1 stop18h 50m

$977

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/19

8:30 am-7:20 am

1 stop36h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/26

4:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop39h 00m

$988

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/19

5:30 pm-2:41 pm

2 stops35h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/26

3:55 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops33h 20m

$1,020

ShanghaiChicago

SHA - ORD

SHAORD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/12

1:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop37h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

4:00 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$1,136

ShanghaiChicago

SHA - ORD

SHAORD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/17

10:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/24

2:35 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$1,162

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - MDW

PVGMDW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/13

5:30 pm-8:50 am

1 stop28h 20m

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/8

9:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$1,582

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - MDW

PVGMDW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/30

5:30 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop33h 04m

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/30

5:59 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop31h 21m

$1,617

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,275. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Shanghai to Chicago for around $1,509.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the morning. Flights from Shanghai to Chicago during this time can be as low as $1,316. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $2,272.

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Chicago flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Shanghai to Chicago flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Shanghai to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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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 16h 19m.
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 October 2025, there are 4 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.

Best airlines flying from Shanghai to Chicago

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Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $825	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,018 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $988	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,098	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 983 reviews	Search ANA flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,177	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,452 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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