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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,035	Etihad, China Eastern 1 stop 31 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chicago is currently $1,035
Cheapest one-way flight	$529	Alaska, Korean Air 2 stops 28 hr Wed, May 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Chicago is currently $529
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,180	Delta 2 stops 29 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Chicago is currently $1,180
Cheapest business class flights	$4,072	Qatar Airways 1 stop 30 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chicago is currently $4,072

Fastest flight	16 hr 58 min	The fastest flight with stops from Shanghai to Chicago takes 16 hr 58 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chicago is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,000–1,200
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,250–1,550

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Chicago

Delta

from $1,215

Typical price: $1,250–2,000

88 weekly connecting flights

PVG - MDW, ORD Every day
United

from $1,272

Typical price: $1,200–1,950

86 weekly connecting flights

PVG - ORD Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,748

Typical price: $1,250–2,300

33 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - ORD Every day
American

from $1,458

Typical price: $1,200–2,350

21 weekly connecting flights

PVG - ORD Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,730

Typical price: $1,550–3,800

14 weekly connecting flights

PVG - ORD Every day
ANA

from $2,124

Typical price: $1,500–3,100

14 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - ORD Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Chicago

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad, China Eastern from $1,035. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, Korean Air from $529.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from Shanghai to Chicago is $1,215, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
The cheapest United flight from Shanghai to Chicago is $1,272, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Chicago is $1,748, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.
The cheapest American flight from Shanghai to Chicago is $1,458, flying from Jun 29 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Shanghai to Chicago is $1,730, flying from Jul 5 to Jul 18.
The cheapest ANA flight from Shanghai to Chicago is $2,124, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 23.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chicago starts at $1,035 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $529 and departs on Wed, May 13.

16 hr 58 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Chicago.
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 Shanghai to Chicago 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 Shanghai to Chicago.

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 88 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Chicago are:

United offers 86 connecting flights per week. United flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Cathay Pacific offers 33 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
American offers 21 connecting flights per week. American flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Turkish Airlines offers 14 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
ANA offers 14 connecting flights per week. ANA flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad, China Eastern from $1,035. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, Korean Air from $529.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from Shanghai to Chicago is $1,215, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
The cheapest United flight from Shanghai to Chicago is $1,272, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Chicago is $1,748, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.
The cheapest American flight from Shanghai to Chicago is $1,458, flying from Jun 29 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Shanghai to Chicago is $1,730, flying from Jul 5 to Jul 18.
The cheapest ANA flight from Shanghai to Chicago is $2,124, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 23.

No airline flies direct from Shanghai to Chicago.

There are 88 Delta connecting flights from Shanghai to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 86 United connecting flights from Shanghai to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Shanghai to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American connecting flights from Shanghai to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Shanghai to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 ANA connecting flights from Shanghai to Chicago 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 Shanghai and Chicago at price $1,180 is offered by Delta from Fri, Apr 17 to Sun, Apr 19.

No airline flies direct from Shanghai to Chicago.

There are 88 Delta connecting flights from Shanghai to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 86 United connecting flights from Shanghai to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Shanghai to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American connecting flights from Shanghai to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Shanghai to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 ANA connecting flights from Shanghai to Chicago 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 Shanghai to Chicago.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Chicago, 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 Shanghai and Chicago start at $4,072 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Chicago start at $1,035 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Chicago, 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 Shanghai and Chicago starts at $1,180 from Fri, Apr 17 to Sun, Apr 19 with Delta.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Chicago at price $1,180 is offered by Delta from Fri, Apr 17 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Chicago, 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.