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Cheapest round-trip
$1,055
Typical prices: $1,196-$1,465
Cathay Pacific
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ORD - PVG • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$403
Typical prices: $665-$760
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Wed 8/26
ORD - PVG • 2 stops
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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

Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Jan 14
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:35 pm - 4:15 pm
ORD
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PVG
35h 40m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:10 am - 12:55 pm
PVG
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ORD
19h 45m
1 stop
$1,055Cathay Pacific
Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Jan 12
ANA Logo
4:25 pm - 1:15 am
ORD
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PVG
18h 50m
1 stop
ANA Logo
2:35 am - 7:20 am
PVG
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ORD
18h 45m
1 stop
$1,065ANA
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 2
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7:20 pm - 9:50 pm
ORD
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PVG
37h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 3:05 pm
PVG
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ORD
33h 15m
1 stop
$1,066Qatar Airways
Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Oct 9
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 8:55 pm
ORD
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SHA
39h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:50 pm - 1:55 pm
SHA
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ORD
34h 05m
1 stop
$1,069Cathay Pacific
Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Oct 28
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 4:20 pm
ORD
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PVG
32h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
6:10 pm - 3:30 pm
PVG
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ORD
34h 20m
1 stop
$1,070Qatar Airways
Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Dec 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 6:25 am
ORD
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PVG
30h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 10:00 am
PVG
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ORD
25h 05m
1 stop
$1,080Turkish Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 4
ANA Logo
7:00 am - 12:45 am
ORD
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PVG
28h 45m
2 stops
ANA Logo
2:35 am - 7:20 am
PVG
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ORD
18h 45m
1 stop
$1,081ANA
Mon, Nov 30 - Thu, May 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 8:15 am
ORD
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PVG
30h 30m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 9:40 am
PVG
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ORD
24h 15m
1 stop
$1,087Turkish Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Nov 7
Korean Air Logo
12:10 pm - 9:40 am
ORD
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PVG
32h 30m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
8:50 am - 8:30 am
PVG
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ORD
37h 40m
1 stop
$1,106Korean Air
Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Nov 7
Korean Air Logo
12:10 pm - 9:40 am
ORD
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PVG
32h 30m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
8:50 am - 8:30 am
PVG
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ORD
37h 40m
1 stop
$1,106Korean Air
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 February, where tickets cost $1,091 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,513 and $1,495 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 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$403
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
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Shanghai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Shanghai?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Shanghai was $403 for a one-way ticket and $1,080 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?

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

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

    Tokyo 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.
8.5
EVA AirOverall score based on 1504 reviews
8.3Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.1Food
8.4Boarding
8.7Crew
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They forced me to check a bag. When Kayak sold me these tickets I was not informed of carry on baggage weight limits.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jun 2026
SEA - TPE
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They forced me to check a bag. When Kayak sold me these tickets I was not informed of carry on baggage weight limits.

Great food on both legs and fast customer service from the stewardesses....

The food was great; the attendants were pleasant. Waiting to onboard felt stressful, as passengers who had connecting flights at SEA had to be verified again for two things before getting a real boarding pass: passport and carry-on luggage weight. The boarding pass issued by another airline (i.e., the first leg of my trip) did not count. The S terminal at SEA was barren, with lots of sensory overloads because every airline was repeatedly broadcasting long lists of names of passengers who had not gone through that verification process. The carry-on luggage weight check seemed futile to me. I saw a woman who opened her over-weight suitcase to move some items into her shoulder bag. She still boarded with two huge bags with her. I assume this check is an endeavor of ensuring fairness of the overhead bin space or optimizing fuel efficiency when gas price is through the roof, but I don't know if either goal is achieved. Nonetheless I respect the crew's dedication to the SOP.

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

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

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

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.

On time service. Seat comfort and the crew service very good .

The food was good, but we are not able to use earphones to watch a movie.

Eva air is a good airline. The seats on the way to Taipei could have certainly been more comfortable, but all in all it was a pretty good experience.

Flight was late boarding. United crew were not friendly and cordial unlike the ANA crew.

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

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

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

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

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.

Everything was good may improve some alcohol drinks and amenities during fly

Wonderfully pleasant experience. Good meal and beverage selections. Professional air staff.

Wonderful. I love ANA airlines. It's the best so far. My first pick when I travel now.

Loved that leg room was great for economy, and food was definitely better than other American airlines, great selection of movies. My mom is happy.

The crew was very inconsiderate and rude. My flight was scheduled to depart at 6:00am. I received a call from the crew at 5:40am, asking if I was going to make the flight because I was the only one that hasn't boarded yet and boarding ends at 5:50am. I let them know that I will be at the gate in a few minutes, before the 5:50am cutoff. When I arrived at the gate at 5:45am the gate was closed. Departing early on last minute notice without having all passengers on board is inconsiderate and unprofessional.

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

Okay considering we had weather delays which the Pilot notified us of immediately!

The boarding was organized and informative but the plane was tight meaning that you were sitting on one another and extremely uncomfortable. It’s disappointing that can’t have common seating comfort on the plane.

Everything could have benn better. Short fly, no food, no entertainment and no wifi.

Stop changing gates. Stop cancelling flights Stop moving my seat.

The staff was frielndly. The plane was terrible, it was too small and should be decommissioned. There were no back seat screens at all. The only beverages we had a choice from was coffee, tea or water. The only bathroom in the back was behind the flight attendant's jump seat and wasn't working. And I literally felt like I was sitting on top of the guy next to me. It was terribly hot in the plane and we had to sit on the tarmac in Chicago for 1/2 hour due to congestion in Mpls. Wouldn't they have know that before they even boarded us so that we could have sat in comfort in the terminal?

This was one of the worst flights I’ve been on in years. I upgraded to comfort and had such an uncomfortable experience. The person next to me was oversized - which I understand - however, they took up their space and mine. I could only use about 50% of my seat space to not be physically touching this person the entire flight and there was no spatial awareness. I also could not use the seat outlet because their body was obstructing it. It was very inconvenient. Their body kept touching me repeatedly during the flight and I felt very uncomfortable. To pay more for an upgraded space and then not even being able to use it was highly disappointing.

It was not Delta‘s fault, but due tonersther the flight was 3 hours delayed. This caused me to miss my connection. The Delta partner airline, Chinese Eastern, had few people who could speak English. It took them a long time to rebook the flight.

It was very cold because the air conditioner was on high power, and my son got sick.

Everything was good; they still provided a sandwich snack. Good crew

The legroom in economy on an A321 is wholly inadequate for a 6’3” man. Deeply dissatisfied.

I do not think there was much that could have been done to make it better. The delayed flight was due to bad weather. The turbulent patches were very unavoidable. Am simply thankful that there were no sudden and / or sharp drops during the flight. I do extend my compliments to captain Marcus I believe was his name and the rest of the crew. They all did an excellent job. My only question is whether I get a refund since the seats I had chosen and paid for were reassigned.

Good service and food. However, we paid over $400 for aisle seats for my disabled husband and me, and we were given window and middle seats. This was dangerous for our health condition on such a long flight. We needed to stand up and walk around frequently, but we were stuck in our seats. Please give us a refund of our seat payment since you chose not to honor our request.

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

Food was hood for airline food with good poftion and variety in meals. Frequency of beverage service was very low and amount of soda with meals was inadequate.

From Chicago to Hong Kong was great., but from Hong Kong to manila we had hard time looking for the gate of our connecting flight. There wasn’t hardly any sign.

The employees are very nice and good. The delay due to the aircraft is not a good thing. Planning for such problems should be an easy task.

The flight crew was exceptionally good. Personal needs were well met. The food choices were very nice.

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

It was extremely hot in the cabin the entire flight, vent air was worn

Have not had a flight out or returning to Norfolk that has not required maintenance, and a gate delay. Properly staff the crew so maintenance can be performed without last minute emergencies on each flight and there is enough staff to have gates prepared for inbound flights. Staff to ensure the safety and on time service vs. profit.

We were forced to eat vegetarian food because non veg food ran out. The breakfast was mediocre.

My original flight was cancelled and that affected my trip and my plans and I got no compensation and customer service was hard to reach as well

The kid in the middle seat kicked me almost the whole flight, almost kicked my hot tea off my tray. The flight was delayed due to the first plane not being able to be de-iced in July! We had to get a new plane. Now I drive 3 hours back to Edmonton because direct flights from PVR were way to expensive

The flight was delayed by a hour and I wish they had communicated it sooner. No issues on the plane, it did take a while for food to come.

Know that the movies that you are going to be offered are the oldest be rated movies they could possibly get. They may have one or two new movies that they keep advertising but when you’re flying 15 hours, there is nothing to see past the first new movie.

Agents at gate were not immediately available to solve problems and once they did they didn’t fix all the fight connections

Great experience. Boarding was fast, staff were very nice and funny, everything at the seat worked well.

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