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$685 Find cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai departing on 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai (ORD-SHA)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Recent one-way flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai

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12:30 am - 4:35 pmORD-SHA
27h 05m1 stop
7:40 pm - 8:45 pmSHA-ORD
38h 05m1 stop
$1,143EVA Air
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Mon, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 16
12:30 am - 4:35 pmORD-SHA
27h 05m1 stop
7:40 pm - 8:45 pmSHA-ORD
38h 05m1 stop
$1,175EVA Air
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Thu, Aug 15 - Mon, Oct 7
12:30 am - 9:05 pmORD-SHA
31h 35m2 stops
10:00 pm - 8:45 pmSHA-ORD
35h 45m2 stops
$1,229
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Mon, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 28
4:05 pm - 12:05 pmORD-SHA
31h 00m1 stop
1:35 pm - 1:00 pmSHA-ORD
37h 25m1 stop
$1,252Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Oct 10 - Wed, Nov 13
4:05 pm - 12:05 pmORD-SHA
31h 00m1 stop
1:35 pm - 2:00 pmSHA-ORD
37h 25m1 stop
$1,280Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 28
12:30 am - 9:05 pmORD-SHA
31h 35m2 stops
10:00 pm - 8:45 pmSHA-ORD
35h 45m2 stops
$1,375
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Mon, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 28
5:45 pm - 12:15 pmORD-SHA
29h 30m1 stop
1:40 pm - 7:20 amSHA-ORD
31h 40m1 stop
$1,380ANA
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Tue, Oct 1 - Tue, Nov 5
5:45 pm - 12:15 pmORD-SHA
29h 30m1 stop
1:35 pm - 8:40 amSHA-ORD
32h 05m1 stop
$1,382ANA
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Tue, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 10
7:40 pm - 4:30 pmORD-PVG
31h 50m1 stop
12:35 am - 4:40 amPVG-ORD
41h 05m2 stops
$1,464Qatar Airways
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Thu, Aug 1 - Sun, Sep 29
7:40 pm - 4:30 pmORD-PVG
31h 50m1 stop
12:35 am - 2:50 pmPVG-ORD
27h 15m1 stop
$1,485Qatar Airways
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Sat, Jul 27 - Sun, Sep 1
12:30 am - 4:30 pmORD-SHA
27h 00m1 stop
$685EVA Air
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Wed, Oct 30
7:40 pm - 4:30 pmORD-PVG
31h 50m1 stop
$748Qatar Airways
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Sat, Aug 24
5:59 pm - 10:50 amORD-PVG
27h 51m2 stops
$751
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Tue, Aug 27
10:27 am - 5:40 amORD-PVG
54h 13m3 stops
$752
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Fri, Jul 5
8:10 am - 2:30 pmORD-PVG
41h 20m2 stops
$846Philippine Airlines
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Sun, Aug 25
8:33 pm - 2:30 pmORD-PVG
52h 57m2 stops
$852Philippine Airlines
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Sat, Aug 24
3:40 pm - 12:20 pmORD-SHA
31h 40m1 stop
$855Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Oct 31
5:05 pm - 5:10 pmORD-SHA
35h 05m3 stops
$856China Southern
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Thu, Oct 31
4:05 pm - 12:05 pmORD-SHA
31h 00m1 stop
$937Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Oct 6
5:25 pm - 8:30 pmORD-PVG
38h 05m3 stops
$949China Southern
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Mon, Aug 19
8:45 pm - 3:25 pmORD-PVG
29h 40m2 stops
5:25 pm - 10:08 amPVG-ORD
29h 43m2 stops
$1,550United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 18
2:20 pm - 5:35 amORD-PVG
26h 15m2 stops
2:25 am - 6:24 amPVG-ORD
40h 59m3 stops
$1,590
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Mon, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 18
8:45 pm - 1:45 pmORD-PVG
28h 00m2 stops
5:30 pm - 11:58 pmPVG-ORD
19h 28m1 stop
$1,666Delta
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Mon, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 19
1:32 pm - 1:45 pmORD-PVG
35h 13m1 stop
3:45 pm - 8:58 pmPVG-ORD
18h 13m1 stop
$1,667Delta
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Mon, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 19
12:30 am - 6:25 pmORD-PVG
28h 55m1 stop
4:00 pm - 9:00 pmPVG-ORD
18h 00m1 stop
$1,984EVA Air
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Thu, Jun 6 - Fri, Jun 14
7:40 pm - 4:30 pmORD-PVG
31h 50m1 stop
12:35 am - 3:25 pmPVG-ORD
27h 50m1 stop
$2,049Qatar Airways
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Mon, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 18
9:30 pm - 6:15 pmORD-PVG
31h 45m1 stop
9:10 pm - 5:25 pmPVG-ORD
33h 15m1 stop
$2,065Finnair
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Sun, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 24
9:30 pm - 6:15 pmORD-PVG
31h 45m1 stop
9:10 pm - 11:39 pmPVG-ORD
39h 29m2 stops
$2,075Finnair
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Sun, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 24
7:35 pm - 6:25 pmORD-PVG
33h 50m2 stops
1:10 pm - 9:00 pmPVG-ORD
20h 50m1 stop
$2,082EVA Air
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Mon, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 19
7:40 pm - 4:30 pmORD-PVG
31h 50m1 stop
12:35 am - 3:25 pmPVG-ORD
27h 50m1 stop
$2,130Qatar Airways
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Sun, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 17
10:05 am - 2:35 pmORD-PVG
14h 30mnonstop
3:25 pm - 3:15 pmPVG-ORD
13h 50mnonstop
$24,981United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 22 - Tue, Dec 31
10:05 am - 2:35 pmORD-PVG
14h 30mnonstop
3:25 pm - 3:15 pmPVG-ORD
13h 50mnonstop
$46,913United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 26 - Thu, Jan 2
10:05 am - 2:35 pmORD-PVG
14h 30mnonstop
3:25 pm - 3:15 pmPVG-ORD
13h 50mnonstop
$48,163United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 22 - Wed, Jan 1
10:05 am - 2:35 pmORD-PVG
14h 30mnonstop
3:25 pm - 3:15 pmPVG-ORD
13h 50mnonstop
$49,413United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 22 - Sat, Dec 28

Flights from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Shanghai on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai is February, where tickets cost $1,197 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $2,219 and $1,913 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai were found on EVA Air ($1,143) and Cathay Pacific ($1,252). EVA Air proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $685.

How long does a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai take?

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 14h 30m.

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Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai was $685 for a one-way ticket and $1,143 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Shanghai?

    A passport is required to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

    On your way to Shanghai, you’ll fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing in one of Shanghai’s 2 airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Shanghai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Shanghai from Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Taipei City is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Chicago O'Hare Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Chicago O'Hare Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Chicago O'Hare Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/30Wed
1 stopEVA Air
27h 00mORD-SHA
$685
8/24Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
31h 50mORD-PVG
$748
8/27Tue
2 stops
27h 51mORD-PVG
$751
7/5Fri
3 stops
54h 13mORD-PVG
$752
8/25Sun
2 stopsPhilippine Airlines
41h 20mORD-PVG
$846
8/24Sat
2 stopsPhilippine Airlines
52h 57mORD-PVG
$852
10/31Thu
1 stopCathay Pacific
31h 40mORD-SHA
$855
10/31Thu
3 stopsChina Southern
35h 05mORD-SHA
$856
10/6Sun
1 stopCathay Pacific
31h 00mORD-SHA
$937
8/19Mon
3 stopsChina Southern
38h 05mORD-PVG
$949

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Last minute flights from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/3Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
29h 40mORD-PVG
6/18Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
29h 43mPVG-ORD
$1,550
6/3Mon
multi-stop
26h 15mORD-PVG
6/18Tue
multi-stop
40h 59mPVG-ORD
$1,590
6/3Mon
multi-stopDelta
28h 00mORD-PVG
6/19Wed
multi-stopDelta
19h 28mPVG-ORD
$1,666
6/3Mon
multi-stopDelta
35h 13mORD-PVG
6/19Wed
multi-stopDelta
18h 13mPVG-ORD
$1,667
6/6Thu
multi-stopEVA Air
28h 55mORD-PVG
6/14Fri
multi-stopEVA Air
18h 00mPVG-ORD
$1,984
6/3Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
31h 50mORD-PVG
6/18Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 50mPVG-ORD
$2,049
6/2Sun
multi-stopFinnair
31h 45mORD-PVG
6/24Mon
multi-stopFinnair
33h 15mPVG-ORD
$2,065
6/2Sun
multi-stopFinnair
31h 45mORD-PVG
6/24Mon
multi-stopFinnair
39h 29mPVG-ORD
$2,075
6/3Mon
multi-stopEVA Air
33h 50mORD-PVG
6/19Wed
multi-stopEVA Air
20h 50mPVG-ORD
$2,082
6/2Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
31h 50mORD-PVG
6/17Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 50mPVG-ORD
$2,130

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