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Cheap flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from $521

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11:10 am - 10:35 amORD-SHA
33h 25m2 stops
12:10 pm - 5:45 amSHA-ORD
31h 35m2 stops
$1,101
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Tue, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 28
2:40 pm - 3:20 pmORD-SHA
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10:30 pm - 1:00 pmSHA-ORD
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$1,133Cathay Pacific
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10:35 am - 11:45 amORD-SHA
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1:10 pm - 7:35 amSHA-ORD
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$1,147Japan Airlines
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12:20 pm - 11:45 amORD-SHA
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1:10 pm - 7:35 amSHA-ORD
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$1,164Japan Airlines
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Tue, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 11
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7:40 pm - 9:00 pmSHA-ORD
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$1,181EVA Air
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Sat, Mar 22 - Sun, Apr 13
12:30 am - 4:10 pmORD-SHA
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7:40 pm - 9:00 pmSHA-ORD
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$1,182EVA Air
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Sat, Mar 29 - Sun, Apr 20
3:35 pm - 9:55 amORD-SHA
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5:30 pm - 4:44 amSHA-ORD
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$1,282Air China
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10:30 pm - 11:59 pmSHA-ORD
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$1,296Air China
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10:20 am - 11:45 amORD-SHA
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Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Cathay Pacific
Jan 29
ORD2:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
34h 40m
1 stop
SHA3:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 10
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 30m
1 stop
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Cathay Pacific
Mar 20
ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 40m
1 stop
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 20
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 05m
1 stop
ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Cathay Pacific
Jan 28
ORD2:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 40m
1 stop
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 10
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 30m
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ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Japan Airlines flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Japan Airlines
Jan 29
ORD10:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 10m
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SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 11
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 25m
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ORD7:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
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Jan 28
ORD12:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
33h 25m
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SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 11
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 25m
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ORD7:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
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Dec 2
ORD10:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
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SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
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SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Chicago is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,130, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in January, then you should wait until September to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,179.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is on a Monday. Travelers who choose to depart for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as $1,230. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Chicago because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,481.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is in the morning. Flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport during this time can be as low as $1,196. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $1,615. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Chicago when booking 5 days ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around $1,389 when searching 5 days out. Keep in mind that you might be able to find cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport at any time. In fact, our users found flights for as low as $1,096 in the past 72 hours.

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You could potentially save up to 13% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight.

How have Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2024, prices for Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 18% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$521

Fastest flight time

20h 50m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $521. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,101.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 20h 50m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago Midway Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • How far is Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is 7057.1 mi away from Chicago. By plane, this route typically takes 25h 20m.

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

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport refresh daily.

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

    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 Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?


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3,920 reviews
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