$420 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Shanghai

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Cheapest round-trip
$964
Overall average: $1,146
ANA
Tue 2/10Mon 3/9
ORD - PVG • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$420
Typical prices: $551-$595
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/7
ORD - SHA • 3 stops
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ANA
Cheapest • from $964 (round-trip)
EVA Air
Best reviews • 8.4 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 9% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Shanghai (CHI-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Shanghai

Tue, Feb 10 - Mon, Mar 9
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4:25 pm - 9:25 pm
ORD
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PVG
39h 00m
1 stop
ANA Logo
2:35 am - 8:20 am
PVG
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ORD
18h 45m
1 stop
$964ANA
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
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12:50 pm - 5:10 pm
ORD
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PVG
39h 20m
1 stop
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11:05 pm - 11:05 am
PVG
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ORD
25h 00m
1 stop
$970Turkish Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Mon, Mar 9
ANA Logo
4:25 pm - 1:15 am
ORD
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PVG
18h 50m
1 stop
ANA Logo
2:35 am - 8:20 am
PVG
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ORD
18h 45m
1 stop
$987ANA
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
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4:00 pm - 10:15 am
ORD
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SHA
29h 15m
2 stops
Air China Logo
5:30 pm - 5:18 am
SHA
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ORD
24h 48m
2 stops
$1,015Air China
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
Air China Logo
4:00 pm - 9:45 am
ORD
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PVG
28h 45m
2 stops
Air China Logo
4:30 pm - 5:18 am
PVG
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ORD
25h 48m
2 stops
$1,019Air China
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21
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7:41 am - 3:35 pm
ORD
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SHA
42h 54m
3 stops
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6:10 pm - 6:46 am
SHA
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ORD
25h 36m
2 stops
$1,080Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, May 17
EVA Air Logo
12:30 am - 4:30 pm
ORD
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SHA
27h 00m
1 stop
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7:40 pm - 9:00 pm
SHA
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ORD
38h 20m
1 stop
$1,088EVA Air
Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Apr 7
Delta Logo
6:40 pm - 3:50 pm
MDW
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PVG
31h 10m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 5:54 pm
PVG
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MDW
20h 54m
1 stop
$1,100Delta
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Apr 8
Delta Logo
6:20 pm - 3:20 pm
MDW
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PVG
31h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 5:54 pm
PVG
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MDW
20h 54m
1 stop
$1,101Delta
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:41 am - 12:05 pm
ORD
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SHA
39h 24m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 9:12 am
SHA
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ORD
28h 02m
3 stops
$1,105Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Shanghai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago 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 to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago 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 to Shanghai is January, where tickets cost $1,137 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,686 and $1,538 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Shanghai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Shanghai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$420
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

When to book flights from Chicago to Shanghai

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Shanghai was $420 for a one-way ticket and $964 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    There are 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl) and 2 airports in Shanghai (Shanghai Pu Dong and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Shanghai?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Shanghai from Chicago?

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Shanghai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.4
EVA AirOverall score based on 1334 reviews
8.3Comfort
8.1Food
8.4Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

From checking at the airport to end of flights, attentive and caring personnel, comfortable seating, great food. I plan on using EVA again. Thank you, all.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
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From checking at the airport to end of flights, attentive and caring personnel, comfortable seating, great food. I plan on using EVA again. Thank you, all.

Very nice, I feel I got good value for the price.

Amazing one of the best airlines i have ever traveled with. I live with medical issues called psoriatic arthritis and was in pain on the flight. The flight crew made sure I had fresh ice pack ever hour. Going above an beyond with service and care ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

Certain flight crew member were rude and short with me when I asked questions.

We were very impressed with the modern plane its amenities, as well as the services of flight attendants.

I had knee surgery a few weeks prior. I was using cane walking very slow. Crew were extremely helpful

It was very long way flight but its good I like the food they serve in EVA air its really good!

The crew very accommodating and food too is good. Keep up the good work

The crews are very efficient. Other airlines should learn from them when it comes to boarding and departing from the airplane. They also display efficiency in serving meals. They don't keep the aisles blocked for hours like some other airlines. The food is poor. Generally the food was unrecognizable and poorly prepared. The only thing that made it better than US flag carriers is that there was a fresh fruit bowl with each meal.

Very good service and food. Crew was professional and considerate. Cabin and restrooms were kept clean

Cabin Crew was excellent. They took care of everything requested. Flight was good

I was charged $200 for a 2nd checked bag, which is unreasonably high and feels like price gouging. Other than that the experience was excellent.

The ROOM was great. We would love to have it on all of our flights. LOL

I would prefer to fly with Japanese airlines over American ones. They have better food and service overall

United Airlines crew members do not know how to deal with emergency situation that caused our flight delay. For example, they should have asked the maintenance or seat belt repair personnel to come and fix the seat belt while they were looking for a volunteer to book another flight.

The pilot was kept warning about the weather terrifying us. The flight attendants were not warm or pleasant.

Entertainment and food is best. I love to use ana for a lots japanese movies…. Food was best

I couldn’t sit with my daughter. we are separate and both seat was not window or halway side. in the middle. if we sit together will be share comfort seat and more easy travel. this is bad.

First trip from Tulsa to Houston by air. It went by quickly. I watched half a movie and continued the rest on the next flight. Staff was considerate and helpful.

The meals were sufficient and tasty considering it was air travel food. Water coffee and juices offered each time a meal came by and water distributed between meals. It was good service in my opinion. Plenty of movies to enjoy. May not be the one you want but plenty of older movies and plenty of current ones as well. I enjoyed the trip.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

The flight was comfortable and uneventful, which is what I desire

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

No WiFi. Comfort plus should have alcohol provided, crew only offered water or tea. Who the heck wants tea?

I didn't have much experience with Cathay Pacific airlines because of delay and missed connections, the bulk of the trip was on Japan Airlines.

Flight delayed first from bad weather, then after boarding there was a problem with the plane. We had to get off and onto another plane...connections were missed and the trip took an additional 10 hours!! Pre-paid seatting was not honored due ro last minute carrier changes. Most of the trip was on Japan Airline.

Flight from Hong Kong to LAX was late, the plane was grubby, overcrowded and hot. I recently flew Starlux and that was a MUCH better experience.

Crew and food were great in-flight. We had a 2 hour delay, no communication, and just got left in a limbo. The crew arrived late and they were running checkouts on the plane (which is important, but why not doing it earlier?) Cathay did nothing to about the delay, and a lot of people missed their connection flights. I had to run and got stuck at checkpoint, which made my entire trip very unpleasant. Got to my gate 5 mins prior to them closing it.

My flight was suppose to be at 7:45pm to fly but it didnt fly out until 8:55 to dallas so then all of my other flights was late and delay ihad to wait at the airport for extra 14 hours to be able to get on a different plane

The flight was just ok, but the vendor made it exceptio ally bard to manage my own reservation and would not give me access. The blocked all of the one time pins to come to their email address which caused me.to go through them eceryrime to get seats see rhe reservation and even get wheelchair access for my sick 71 year old uncle. They only xommunicates via a bot which gave me incorrect info. I thought this was Kayak and not underprivileged. They ruined his trip, did not get him aisle seats and made it impossible to purchase extra leg room. It was a horrible experience. He was taken to hospital on arrival only to find he had blood clots and pnemonia while trying to navigate the airport. This vendor is very irresponsible and the airline could not access his info.

There were delays at boarding and landing. These events resulted in a tight transfer time in HK. Poor signage for transfers. Finally, lost luggage at final destination.

It was good. The planes needed to be updated though, they were dated and the entertainment systems were old. Service was amazing. The pre-booked meals were lacklustre.

Super delayed. Unnecessary. Need more competent people doing logistics to keep things moving on time. Totally unacceptable.

The morning in Hong Kong was ridiculous. Very chaotic. The flight was delayed. Missed connecting flights. Kathy should be more competent in getting the planes ready ahead of time so that flights can depart on time.. totally ridiculous and unnecessary. Very poor performance.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Not United Airlines' fault. It's ORL airport's fault.

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

The movies offered were great. Staff were very pleasant and very efficient.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very nice flight love the small aircraft. We had a wonderful flight attendant. Nice to see someone that really enjoys her job. Don't have her name but had a southern accent.

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