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11:55 am - 5:10 pmORD-PVG
39h 15m1 stop
11:00 pm - 6:35 pmPVG-ORD
33h 35m1 stop
$1,010Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 10
11:55 am - 5:10 pmORD-PVG
39h 15m1 stop
11:00 pm - 10:10 amPVG-ORD
25h 10m1 stop
$1,049Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 11
12:30 am - 2:40 pmORD-PVG
25h 10m1 stop
1:10 pm - 9:00 pmPVG-ORD
20h 50m1 stop
$1,116EVA Air
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Wed, Apr 23 - Sun, May 4
10:20 am - 7:40 pmORD-PVG
19h 20m1 stop
8:50 am - 7:25 amPVG-ORD
36h 35m1 stop
$1,124Japan Airlines
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Wed, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 18
10:35 am - 7:40 pmORD-PVG
19h 05m1 stop
6:35 pm - 7:35 amPVG-ORD
27h 00m1 stop
$1,130Japan Airlines
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Thu, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 12
11:30 pm - 6:25 pmORD-PVG
28h 55m1 stop
8:05 pm - 9:00 pmPVG-ORD
37h 55m1 stop
$1,152EVA Air
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Thu, Feb 27 - Sun, May 25
4:25 pm - 1:15 amORD-PVG
18h 50m1 stop
2:30 am - 7:20 amPVG-ORD
18h 50m1 stop
$1,301ANA
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Mon, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 4
4:25 pm - 1:15 amORD-PVG
18h 50m1 stop
2:30 am - 5:54 amPVG-ORD
41h 24m2 stops
$1,311ANA
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Wed, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 9
3:19 pm - 3:20 pmMDW-PVG
34h 01m2 stops
7:05 pm - 8:50 amPVG-MDW
27h 45m2 stops
$1,584Delta
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Sun, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 7
1:30 pm - 3:20 pmMDW-PVG
35h 50m1 stop
7:05 pm - 8:50 amPVG-MDW
27h 45m2 stops
$1,874Delta
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Sun, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 7
7:25 am - 1:10 amORD-PVG
51h 45m3 stops
Sun, Dec 8
8:15 am - 10:05 pmMDW-PVG
47h 50m3 stops
Tue, Feb 11
12:30 am - 6:25 pmORD-PVG
28h 55m1 stop
$675EVA Air
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Sun, Mar 9
6:00 am - 4:55 pmORD-PVG
20h 55m1 stop
$1,157Delta
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Wed, Dec 25
3:32 pm - 3:20 pmMDW-PVG
33h 48m2 stops
$1,157Delta
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Wed, Dec 25
11:30 pm - 12:05 pmORD-PVG
22h 35m1 stop
$1,225EVA Air
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Wed, Nov 27
1:00 pm - 6:35 pmORD-PVG
39h 35m1 stop
$1,306United Airlines
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Sun, Dec 22
10:20 am - 11:45 amORD-SHA
35h 25m1 stop
$1,419Japan Airlines
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Tue, Dec 24
7:35 am - 11:45 amORD-SHA
38h 10m2 stops
$1,452Japan Airlines
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Tue, Dec 24
7:10 am - 6:35 pmORD-PVG
21h 25m2 stops
$1,454United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 27
3:35 pm - 10:15 amORD-PVG
28h 40m2 stops
4:30 pm - 5:01 amPVG-ORD
26h 31m2 stops
$1,028Air China
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Tue, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 5
3:35 pm - 10:55 amORD-SHA
29h 20m2 stops
10:30 pm - 5:01 amSHA-ORD
44h 31m2 stops
$1,028Air China
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Mon, Nov 25 - Wed, Nov 27
10:20 am - 7:40 pmORD-PVG
19h 20m1 stop
8:50 am - 7:25 pmPVG-ORD
24h 35m2 stops
$1,155Japan Airlines
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Mon, Nov 25 - Wed, Nov 27
7:15 am - 6:45 pmORD-PVG
21h 30m1 stop
1:30 pm - 9:43 amPVG-ORD
34h 13m3 stops
$1,218United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 25 - Wed, Nov 27
5:45 am - 6:35 pmORD-PVG
22h 50m2 stops
1:30 pm - 12:52 amPVG-ORD
25h 22m1 stop
$1,254United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 24 - Tue, Nov 26
7:05 am - 3:20 pmORD-PVG
18h 15m1 stop
5:30 pm - 9:07 pmPVG-ORD
17h 37m1 stop
$1,270Delta
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Sat, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 29
6:00 pm - 3:20 pmORD-PVG
31h 20m2 stops
5:30 pm - 9:07 pmPVG-ORD
17h 37m1 stop
$1,274Delta
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Sat, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 29
11:30 pm - 6:25 pmORD-PVG
28h 55m1 stop
8:10 pm - 7:35 pmPVG-ORD
37h 25m1 stop
$1,496EVA Air
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Sun, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 1
11:30 pm - 12:05 pmORD-PVG
22h 35m1 stop
8:10 pm - 7:35 pmPVG-ORD
37h 25m1 stop
$1,857EVA Air
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Fri, Nov 22 - Sun, Dec 1
10:20 am - 11:45 amORD-SHA
35h 25m1 stop
1:10 pm - 7:25 amSHA-ORD
32h 15m1 stop
$3,719Japan Airlines
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Fri, Nov 22 - Sun, Dec 1
10:05 am - 1:35 pmORD-PVG
14h 30mnonstop
3:25 pm - 4:15 pmPVG-ORD
13h 50mnonstop
$16,293United Airlines
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Thu, Apr 24 - Sun, May 4
10:05 am - 1:35 pmORD-PVG
14h 30mnonstop
3:25 pm - 4:15 pmPVG-ORD
13h 50mnonstop
$19,868United Airlines
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Wed, Apr 30 - Wed, May 7
10:05 am - 1:35 pmORD-PVG
14h 30mnonstop
3:25 pm - 4:15 pmPVG-ORD
13h 50mnonstop
$21,406United Airlines
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Tue, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 30
10:05 am - 1:35 pmORD-PVG
14h 30mnonstop
3:25 pm - 4:15 pmPVG-ORD
13h 50mnonstop
$24,981United Airlines
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Sat, Apr 12 - Sat, Apr 26
10:05 am - 1:35 pmORD-PVG
14h 30mnonstop
3:25 pm - 4:15 pmPVG-ORD
13h 50mnonstop
$48,163United Airlines
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Thu, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 26

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Shanghai

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Turkish Airlines
Jan 29
ORD11:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 15m
1 stop
PVG5:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Feb 10
PVG11:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
33h 35m
1 stop
ORD6:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Jan 28
ORD11:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 15m
1 stop
PVG5:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Feb 11
PVG11:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
25h 10m
1 stop
ORD10:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Mar 24
ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 15m
1 stop
PVG5:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Mar 31
PVG10:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
24h 25m
1 stop
ORD9:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Shanghai

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Chicago to Shanghai flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Feb 26
ORD7:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 15m
1 stop
PVG2:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 20
PVG12:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
27h 50m
1 stop
ORD3:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways
Jan 27
ORD7:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 15m
1 stop
PVG2:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Feb 10
PVG11:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
28h 45m
1 stop
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways
Jan 26
ORD7:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 15m
1 stop
PVG2:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Feb 12
PVG11:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
28h 45m
1 stop
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Chicago is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,143, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of September is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $1,149.

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 Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,229. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Chicago to Shanghai for around $1,421.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Chicago to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the morning for as low as $1,194. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,618.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Shanghai flight route?

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

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

We recommend purchasing flights from Chicago to Shanghai 42 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Shanghai for $1,388. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as $1,073.

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

There are 1 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to Shanghai 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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Best Price Found

$435

Fastest flight time

18h 20m

Direct flights

Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun

Airports in Shanghai

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $435. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,010.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Shanghai takes 18h 20m
Direct flights go from Chicago to Shanghai on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The only airline offering direct flights is United Airlines.
There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)

  • How far is Chicago to Shanghai by plane?

    There are 7052.6 mi between Chicago and Shanghai. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 18h 20m.

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

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Shanghai are updated daily.

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

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Shanghai.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


Best airlines flying from Chicago to Shanghai

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $869Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,920 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $955Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,457 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $998Free CancellationRating
7.5
3,829 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $1,049Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,024 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $1,055Free CancellationRating
8.4
833 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,076Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,755 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,078Free CancellationRating
7.6
878 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,105Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,172 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $1,111Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,308 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,190Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Can I find flights from Chicago to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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