$474 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Shanghai

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Cheapest round-trip
$996
Overall average: $1,213
ANA
Sun 2/1Sun 3/1
ORD - PVG • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$474
Typical prices: $660-$722
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/23
ORD - PVG • 3 stops
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ANA
Cheapest • from $1,001 (round-trip)
EVA Air
Best reviews • 8.4 score
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When to book
6 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 13% 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Shanghai

Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Mar 1
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6:30 pm - 9:25 pm
ORD
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PVG
36h 55m2 stops
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8:30 am - 2:21 pm
PVG
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ORD
43h 51m2 stops
$996ANA
Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 9
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6:30 pm - 12:25 pm
ORD
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SHA
27h 55m2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 5:15 am
SHA
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ORD
29h 35m2 stops
$996ANA
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Mar 17
ANA Logo
6:30 pm - 9:25 pm
ORD
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PVG
36h 55m2 stops
ANA Logo
8:30 am - 5:18 am
PVG
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ORD
33h 48m2 stops
$997ANA
Tue, Feb 17 - Thu, Mar 12
Air China Logo
7:10 am - 1:10 pm
ORD
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PVG
40h 00m2 stops
Air China Logo
4:30 pm - 5:18 am
PVG
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ORD
25h 48m2 stops
$998Air China
Tue, Feb 17 - Thu, Mar 12
Air China Logo
7:10 am - 9:40 am
ORD
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SHA
36h 30m2 stops
Air China Logo
2:00 pm - 6:21 am
SHA
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ORD
29h 21m2 stops
$998Air China
Sat, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 10
ANA Logo
4:10 pm - 12:25 pm
ORD
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SHA
30h 15m2 stops
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1:40 pm - 7:20 am
SHA
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ORD
31h 40m1 stop
$999ANA
Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 28
Air China Logo
6:47 am - 11:20 pm
ORD
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PVG
26h 33m2 stops
Air China Logo
9:10 pm - 1:15 pm
PVG
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ORD
54h 05m2 stops
$1,000Air China
Fri, Apr 17 - Thu, Apr 23
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11:25 am - 4:45 pm
ORD
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PVG
40h 20m1 stop
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10:25 pm - 9:40 am
PVG
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ORD
24h 15m1 stop
$1,004Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Tue, Mar 17
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6:14 pm - 3:20 pm
MDW
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PVG
31h 06m2 stops
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5:30 pm - 9:55 am
PVG
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MDW
29h 25m2 stops
$1,142Delta
Wed, Feb 4 - Thu, Mar 26
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6:35 pm - 3:20 pm
MDW
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PVG
30h 45m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 8:50 am
PVG
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MDW
27h 50m2 stops
$1,148Delta
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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Shanghai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Chicago to Shanghai, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Shanghai back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

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 October, where tickets cost $1,158 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,674 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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% 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$474
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport

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 $474 for a one-way ticket and $996 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 1296 reviews
8.3Comfort
8.4Boarding
8.6Crew
8.1Food
8.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentVip, Dec 2025
LAX - TPE
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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

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

Flight was canceled was only given only a 8 hour lead time. Had to fight to be put on another airline (United Airlines) that was leaving earlier then the one EVA and rescheduled.

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

Flight Attendants could have been nicer and food portions could be bigger.

Great experience, comfort and food is delicious. Always great service and one time

The food from Los Angeles to Taipei made me throw up. The flight is also not comfort. But the staffs are very friendly and nice.

I appreciate the email reminders for online check-in which made my entry to the lines less stressful. The flight was on schedule and on time. The baording staff were proactively helpful and approachable. The airplane inflight food, entertainment and comfies as well as provisions are excellent even in the economy seating. The airline transfer was smooth and easy! Luggage safe and intact! Thank you EVA airline for making my trip a reliable safe and comfortable experience.

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.

Great transfer of luggage from my flight with Osaka to Tokyo then Tokyo to final destination in Chicago

Flight was good and comfortable, even for long haul economy. No complaints.

Checking in via an alliance partner, even a foreign one should get TSA Precheck printed on your boarding pass. The paper copy issued by ANA didn’t show it. I couldn’t get my digital copy due to some technical issue arising because I checked in with ANA. The kiosks at SFO similarly threw an error. The only way I could have gotten a new copy of my boarding pass was from the UA counter and lines were nearly as long as TSA so I bit the bullet and went through the regular TSA line. If UA wants my business, they need to improve that process.

Suite lounge in Honolulu is very exclusive and boarding from the lounge into the plane is unique. First suites were huge and comfortable. Japanese meal is like a high end omakase meal. All the staff were very kind and provided sophisticated service. Fast Track upon landing was appreciated but not needed this time because immigration was so empty and easy.

I like the service very much. The food just okay but maybe different culture who like, who don't like.

Warm the bread. Movies: better choices to include Chinese movies options or some of the older winners of flim festival

Almost 6 hours of delay with over 12 gate changes. Flight was supposed to depart around 6 and instead depart after 12am. No accommodations were offered than some snacks closer to midnight when the crew was planning to throw away some snacks.

The crew was very nice and polite. They made sure everybody got their meal and drinks. Even the economy class had a very adequate leg room for someone that is over 6 foot tall.

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

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.

Overall, not good. Super late boarding in Hong Kong because some last minute issue with a plane. The boarding process is chaotic. Kathy Pacific should seek to do better with punctual departure time. Caused a lot of trouble with missed connecting flight.

Flew from lax economy on cathay 777. Seat configuration 3-4-3. When the forward seat reclines it feels like someone is leaning forward and staring you. If you are slightly big tray tables will touch your abdomen even with seats upright. AVOID this above 777 configuration at all cost for a long flight. However their Airbus 350 3-3-3 configuration felt spacious and Seats wider.

Leg room wasn't that great. Other than that it was a good flight

A lot of things Never flying with this airline again Had an emergency landing

Seats in the absolute back row of the plane even though we booked ages ago :( Crew was awesome though

I am Vegetarian also has Gluten free food. However they gave me chicken and fish which is gluten free, but i am a vegetrain and i requested crew Hindu meal vegetarian, they said they will come back. .but they never showed up even i asked 2nd time. They could have compensate. I also request airline industry to have another option Gluten Free for Vegetarin people as well. Because Vegetarin people will have gluen issue...

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.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Seats in waiting area and on plane hard as rock. Fast internet on the flight was great! Crew was kind.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

My wife and I love to travel, so we fly a lot. We've already logged 381,075 miles and with practically every major airline. But this flight was very disappointing. It started off well, with no delays and a new plane. But when lunchtime approached, all that good impression was ruined. Instead of white tablecloths, we were offered small, dark placemats, which, as it turned out, were perfectly adequate for the food. All the food offered—and my wife and I only took fish, and the meat—was not just bad, it was downright disgusting and not heated enough. The same applies to the appetizers. This was the first time in many years of traveling that we've been offered such disgusting food.

Lost luggage stuck no clothes and no word after 2 days leaving on cruise no stuff or clothes

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

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