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Find cheap flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Shanghai from $704

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Midway to Shanghai departing on 5/14. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Midway to Shanghai (MDW-SHA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Midway to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. 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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6:30 am - 3:15 pmMDW-PVG
19h 45m2 stops
5:30 pm - 12:40 pmPVG-MDW
32h 10m2 stops
$1,346Delta
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Mon, May 6 - Wed, May 8
6:45 pm - 3:15 pmMDW-PVG
31h 30m2 stops
5:30 pm - 9:17 amPVG-MDW
28h 47m2 stops
$1,361Delta
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Mon, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 27
1:10 pm - 1:45 pmMDW-PVG
35h 35m1 stop
3:45 pm - 9:12 amPVG-MDW
30h 27m2 stops
$1,366Delta
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Sun, Aug 11 - Sat, Aug 31
5:59 pm - 1:45 pmMDW-PVG
30h 46m1 stop
3:45 pm - 8:45 amPVG-MDW
30h 00m1 stop
$1,367Delta
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Mon, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 21
6:50 pm - 3:15 pmMDW-PVG
31h 25m2 stops
3:45 pm - 9:51 amPVG-MDW
31h 06m2 stops
$1,506Delta
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Mon, May 6 - Tue, Jun 18
6:30 am - 3:15 pmMDW-PVG
19h 45m2 stops
3:45 pm - 12:43 pmPVG-MDW
33h 58m1 stop
$1,511Delta
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Mon, May 6 - Tue, Jun 18
6:48 pm - 3:15 pmMDW-PVG
31h 27m2 stops
7:20 pm - 8:45 amPVG-MDW
27h 25m2 stops
$1,521Delta
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Mon, May 20 - Mon, Nov 11
7:13 pm - 5:55 amMDW-PVG
45h 42m2 stops
12:45 pm - 10:09 pmPVG-MDW
22h 24m1 stop
$1,858
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Thu, May 9 - Mon, May 13
9:35 am - 5:05 pmMDW-SHA
42h 30m2 stops
6:25 pm - 12:31 pmSHA-MDW
31h 06m2 stops
$2,204Korean Air
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Mon, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 21
9:35 am - 5:05 pmMDW-SHA
42h 30m2 stops
6:25 pm - 12:43 pmSHA-MDW
31h 18m2 stops
$3,204Korean Air
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Sun, Jun 9 - Sat, Jun 15

Flights from Midway to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago Midway 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 Midway Airport to Shanghai is November, where tickets cost $1,365 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $2,620 and $2,327 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago Midway 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 Midway 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 Midway Airport to Shanghai, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway 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 Midway Airport to Shanghai were found on Delta ($1,346) and Korean Air ($2,204). Delta proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $908.

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Cheapest flight

$704
Flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Midway to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Midway 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 Midway Airport to Shanghai flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Shanghai was $704 for a one-way ticket and $1,346 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago Midway Airport and Shanghai?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Shanghai?

    When flying out of Chicago Midway Airport you will be using Chicago Midway. You will be landing at one of these airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago Midway Airport to Shanghai?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Shanghai?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago Midway Airport and Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago Midway 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 Midway Airport to Shanghai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Chicago Midway 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 Midway 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 Midway Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago Midway 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 Midway 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.
5/14Tue
3 stops
53h 25mMDW-PVG
$704
5/13Mon
3 stops
36h 51mMDW-PVG
$707
5/29Wed
3 stops
48h 16mMDW-PVG
$717
5/13Mon
3 stops
36h 51mMDW-PVG
$723
5/13Mon
2 stopsDelta
34h 30mMDW-PVG
$908
5/12Sun
2 stopsDelta
31h 05mMDW-PVG
$914
5/10Fri
2 stopsDelta
31h 05mMDW-PVG
$954
5/1Wed
2 stopsKorean Air
35h 10mMDW-PVG
$1,780
6/24Mon
2 stopsKorean Air
21h 35mMDW-PVG
$1,927
6/19Wed
2 stopsKorean Air
42h 30mMDW-SHA
$2,154

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Last minute flights from Midway 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.
4/28Sun
multi-stopDelta
31h 28mMDW-PVG
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
27h 25mPVG-MDW
$1,346
4/27Sat
multi-stopDelta
34h 30mMDW-PVG
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
27h 25mPVG-MDW
$1,361
4/27Sat
multi-stopDelta
34h 30mMDW-PVG
5/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
28h 19mPVG-MDW
$1,376
4/28Sun
multi-stopDelta
31h 28mMDW-PVG
5/14Tue
multi-stopDelta
33h 55mPVG-MDW
$2,261
4/28Sun
multi-stopDelta
39h 15mMDW-PVG
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
30h 21mPVG-MDW
$3,181
4/28Sun
multi-stopDelta
31h 00mMDW-PVG
5/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
30h 21mPVG-MDW
$3,196
4/27Sat
multi-stopKLM
26h 40mMDW-PVG
5/7Tue
multi-stopKLM
38h 25mPVG-MDW
$6,480

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Chicago Midway Airport - Shanghai Flights

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