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$643 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 8/19. 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
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 O'Hare Intl to Shanghai (ORD-SHA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl 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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12:30 am - 6:25 pmORD-PVG
28h 55m1 stop
1:10 pm - 8:45 pmPVG-ORD
20h 35m1 stop
$1,108EVA Air
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Wed, Aug 14 - Tue, Oct 15
12:30 am - 12:05 pmORD-PVG
22h 35m1 stop
1:10 pm - 8:45 pmPVG-ORD
20h 35m1 stop
$1,112EVA Air
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Wed, Aug 14 - Tue, Oct 15
12:30 am - 6:25 pmORD-PVG
28h 55m1 stop
8:05 pm - 8:45 pmPVG-ORD
37h 40m1 stop
$1,142
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Mon, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 22
12:30 am - 2:40 pmORD-PVG
25h 10m1 stop
8:05 pm - 8:45 pmPVG-ORD
37h 40m1 stop
$1,202
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Wed, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 10
11:25 am - 4:45 pmORD-PVG
40h 20m1 stop
10:25 pm - 9:40 amPVG-ORD
24h 15m1 stop
$1,236Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Aug 14 - Tue, Oct 15
4:05 pm - 11:05 amORD-PVG
30h 00m1 stop
5:45 pm - 2:25 pmPVG-ORD
33h 40m1 stop
$1,251Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 21
8:30 pm - 4:45 pmORD-PVG
31h 15m1 stop
10:25 pm - 9:40 amPVG-ORD
24h 15m1 stop
$1,257Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Aug 14 - Tue, Oct 15
4:05 pm - 12:10 pmORD-PVG
31h 05m1 stop
8:40 am - 2:25 pmPVG-ORD
18h 45m1 stop
$1,268Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Aug 15 - Tue, Oct 15
7:40 pm - 4:30 pmORD-PVG
31h 50m1 stop
12:35 am - 3:25 pmPVG-ORD
27h 50m1 stop
$1,269Qatar Airways
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Thu, Oct 17 - Thu, Oct 24
7:40 pm - 4:30 pmORD-PVG
31h 50m1 stop
12:35 am - 3:25 pmPVG-ORD
27h 50m1 stop
$1,305Qatar Airways
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Wed, Aug 14 - Sat, Sep 14

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 Tuesday, 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 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 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 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 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 ($1,108) and Turkish Airlines ($1,236). EVA Air proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $683.

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Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport

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 $643 for a one-way ticket and $1,108 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.
8/19Mon
3 stops
40h 40mORD-PVG
$643
8/21Wed
3 stops
34h 43mORD-PVG
$653
10/1Tue
1 stopEVA Air
22h 35mORD-PVG
$683
8/21Wed
1 stopEVA Air
28h 55mORD-PVG
$686
9/24Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
31h 50mORD-PVG
$709
7/24Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
31h 50mORD-PVG
$713
7/16Tue
2 stopsPhilippine Airlines
31h 04mORD-PVG
$846
8/24Sat
1 stopCathay Pacific
39h 10mORD-PVG
$860
5/5Sun
1 stopCathay Pacific
34h 30mORD-SHA
$860
7/26Fri
2 stopsPhilippine Airlines
43h 20mORD-PVG
$882

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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.
5/6Mon
multi-stop
39h 40mORD-PVG
5/21Tue
multi-stop
51h 17mPVG-ORD
$1,262
5/5Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
36h 45mORD-PVG
6/12Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
33h 40mPVG-ORD
$1,263
5/3Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
41h 00mORD-PVG
5/23Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
18h 45mPVG-ORD
$1,280
5/6Mon
multi-stopANA
17h 50mORD-PVG
5/20Mon
multi-stopANA
20h 05mPVG-ORD
$1,305
5/6Mon
multi-stopANA
17h 50mORD-PVG
5/22Wed
multi-stopANA
20h 05mPVG-ORD
$1,306
5/6Mon
multi-stopEVA Air
28h 55mORD-PVG
5/22Wed
multi-stopEVA Air
20h 50mPVG-ORD
$1,452
5/2Thu
multi-stopDelta
19h 55mORD-PVG
6/19Wed
multi-stopDelta
36h 27mPVG-ORD
$1,506
5/6Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
37h 30mORD-PVG
5/21Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 15mPVG-ORD
$1,509
5/6Mon
multi-stopEVA Air
27h 05mORD-SHA
5/22Wed
multi-stopEVA Air
38h 20mSHA-ORD
$1,526
5/2Thu
multi-stopDelta
19h 55mORD-PVG
5/31Fri
multi-stopDelta
34h 12mPVG-ORD
$1,546

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Chicago O'Hare Airport - Shanghai Flights

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