Cheap flights from Chicago to Shanghai

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Shanghai and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $1,000
Turkish Airlines 1 stop 31 hr Thu, Feb 5 — Fri, Feb 20
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Shanghai is currently $1,000
Cheapest one-way flight $469
Alaska, Hawaiian, Asiana Airlines 2 stops 37 hr Wed, Apr 8
The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Shanghai is currently $469
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,020
Turkish Airlines 1 stop 40 hr Fri, Jan 23 — Mon, Jan 26
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Shanghai is currently $1,020
Cheapest business class flights $4,790
American 1 stop 30 hr Mon, Apr 20 — Mon, May 4
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Shanghai is currently $4,790
Fastest flight 17 hr 50 min The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Shanghai takes 17 hr 50 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 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 $1,095
    Typical price: $1,200–3,200
    66 weekly connecting flights
    MDW, ORD - PVG Every day
  • United
    from $1,095
    Typical price: $1,200–1,800
    45 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - PVG Every day
  • Cathay Pacific
    from $1,158
    Typical price: $1,150–2,200
    33 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - PVG, SHA Every day
  • Air Canada
    from $1,071
    Typical price: $1,250–3,050
    21 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - PVG Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $1,000
    Typical price: $1,250–3,250
    18 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - PVG Every day
  • American
    from $1,095
    Typical price: $1,100–2,100
    17 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - PVG Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago United States 27 min 16 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 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 44 min 20 mi
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    Shanghai China 28 min 8 mi
  • Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)
    Hangzhou China 2 hr 12 min 93 mi
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    Wuxi China 1 hr 35 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 Turkish Airlines from $1,000. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, Hawaiian, Asiana Airlines from $469.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,095, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,095, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,158, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,071, flying from Jan 25 to Feb 9.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,000, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 20.
  • The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,095, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 18.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Shanghai starts at $1,000 from Thu, Feb 5 to Fri, Feb 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $469 and departs on Wed, Apr 8.
17 hr 50 min 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 66 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 45 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) .
  • Air Canada offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air Canada flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 18 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
  • American offers 17 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
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 Turkish Airlines from $1,000. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska, Hawaiian, Asiana Airlines from $469.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,095, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,095, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,158, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,071, flying from Jan 25 to Feb 9.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,000, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 20.
  • The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $1,095, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 18.
No airline flies direct from Chicago to Shanghai.
  • There are 66 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 45 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 Air Canada connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 18 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 17 American connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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 $1,020 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26.
No airline flies direct from Chicago to Shanghai.
  • There are 66 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 45 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 Air Canada connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 18 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 17 American connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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 $4,790 from Mon, Apr 20 to Mon, May 4 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Shanghai start at $1,000 from Thu, Feb 5 to Fri, Feb 20.
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 $1,020 from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26 with Turkish Airlines.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Shanghai at price $1,020 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26.
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.

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