Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Shanghai (CHI - SHA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Shanghai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,092	Qatar Airways 1 stop 33 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Wed, May 13	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Shanghai is currently $1,092
Cheapest one-way flight	$519	Alaska, Hawaiian, JAL 2 stops 39 hr Tue, Apr 14	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Shanghai is currently $519
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,251	American 1 stop 20 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Shanghai is currently $1,251
Cheapest business class flights	$5,256	Cathay Pacific 1 stop 31 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Shanghai is currently $5,256

Fastest flight	17 hr	The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Shanghai takes 17 hr
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Shanghai is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,000–1,200
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,450–1,700

Popular airlines from Chicago to Shanghai

Delta

from $1,365

Typical price: $1,100–2,100

75 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - PVG Every day
United

from $1,371

Typical price: $1,150–1,800

35 weekly connecting flights

ORD - PVG Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,256

Typical price: $1,150–2,350

33 weekly connecting flights

ORD - PVG, SHA Every day
American

from $1,251

Typical price: $1,100–2,050

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - PVG Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,149

Typical price: $1,300–3,400

17 weekly connecting flights

ORD - PVG Every day
ANA

from $1,420

Typical price: $1,350–2,800

14 weekly connecting flights

ORD - PVG, SHA Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 25 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 24 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 43 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Shanghai are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $1,000 to $1,200.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $1,092. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, Hawaiian, JAL from $519.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,365, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,371, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,256, flying from Apr 27 to May 10.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,251, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,149, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
The cheapest ANA flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,420, flying from Apr 23 to May 7.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Shanghai starts at $1,092 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $519 and departs on Tue, Apr 14.

17 hr is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Shanghai.

Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Shanghai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Shanghai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Shanghai.

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 75 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Shanghai are:

United offers 35 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Cathay Pacific offers 33 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
American offers 21 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Turkish Airlines offers 17 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
ANA offers 14 connecting flights per week. ANA flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Shanghai.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $1,092. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, Hawaiian, JAL from $519.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,365, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,371, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,256, flying from Apr 27 to May 10.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,251, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,149, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.
The cheapest ANA flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,420, flying from Apr 23 to May 7.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Shanghai.

There are 75 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 United connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 ANA connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Shanghai at price $1,251 is offered by American from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Shanghai.

There are 75 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 United connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 ANA connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Shanghai.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Shanghai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Shanghai start at $5,256 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 22 with Cathay Pacific.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Shanghai start at $1,092 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 13.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Shanghai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Shanghai starts at $1,251 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Shanghai at price $1,251 is offered by American from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Shanghai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.