CHI - SHA

$449 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,065
Overall average: $1,182
ANA
Mon 2/2Fri 2/6
ORD - SHA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$449
Typical prices: $591-$701
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Mon 1/12
ORD - SHA • 2 stops
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Air China
Cheapest • from $1,088 (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 9% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Hongqiao Intl (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 Hongqiao Intl 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 Hongqiao Intl

Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 6
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6:30 pm - 12:25 pmORD-SHA
51h 55m2 stops
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1:40 pm - 7:20 amSHA-ORD
31h 40m1 stop
$1,065ANA
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Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Feb 25
ANA Logo
4:25 pm - 12:25 pmORD-SHA
30h 00m1 stop
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1:40 pm - 7:20 amSHA-ORD
31h 40m1 stop
$1,072ANA
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Thu, Feb 12 - Tue, Mar 10
ANA Logo
7:10 am - 12:25 pmORD-SHA
39h 15m2 stops
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1:40 pm - 5:18 amSHA-ORD
28h 38m2 stops
$1,076ANA
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Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 12:05 pmORD-SHA
31h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 2:25 pmSHA-ORD
38h 05m1 stop
$1,081Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Mar 12 - Sun, Apr 12
Cathay Pacific Logo
3:35 pm - 12:20 pmORD-SHA
31h 45m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 2:25 pmSHA-ORD
38h 05m1 stop
$1,082Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Jan 13 - Mon, Feb 23
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:35 pm - 8:55 pmORD-SHA
40h 20m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:35 pm - 12:55 pmSHA-ORD
37h 20m1 stop
$1,085Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Mar 1
Air China Logo
2:33 pm - 9:55 amORD-SHA
29h 22m2 stops
Air China Logo
8:30 pm - 5:01 amSHA-ORD
46h 31m2 stops
$1,088Air China
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Wed, Dec 31 - Mon, Mar 2
ANA Logo
4:25 pm - 12:25 pmORD-SHA
30h 00m1 stop
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1:40 pm - 7:20 amSHA-ORD
31h 40m1 stop
$1,089ANA
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Mon, Apr 6 - Sun, Apr 19
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:00 pm - 12:05 pmORD-SHA
31h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 2:25 pmSHA-ORD
38h 05m1 stop
$1,091Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Jan 1 - Sun, Feb 15
ANA Logo
4:25 pm - 12:25 pmORD-SHA
30h 00m1 stop
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 7:20 amSHA-ORD
31h 40m1 stop
$1,100ANA
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Hongqiao Intl flights

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, 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 Hongqiao Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $1,074 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,724 and $1,570 respectively.

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

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 Hongqiao Intl Airport, 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 Hongqiao Intl Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$449
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

When to book flights from Chicago to Hongqiao Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Hongqiao Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport was $449 for a one-way ticket and $1,065 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl from Chicago.

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

    On your way to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

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

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

    Tokyo is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Shanghai, EVA Air or ANA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Shanghai are EVA Air and ANA. With an average price for the route of $1,259 and an overall rating of 8.4, EVA Air is the most popular choice. ANA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,200 and an overall rating of 8.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    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 Hongqiao Intl.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl 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 Hongqiao Intl?

    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 Hongqiao Intl 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 Hongqiao Intl?

    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 Hongqiao Intl 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 Hongqiao Intl

 
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 Hongqiao Intl? 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 1292 reviews
8.4Boarding
8.3Comfort
8.1Food
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
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Excess baggage fees are outrageous ($250 per bag). Flight crew and planes are nice.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025CNX - TPE
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Excess baggage fees are outrageous ($250 per bag). Flight crew and planes are nice.

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

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 have never heard of EVA air before but I am so happy my wife and I were able to flight on their planes twice. Everything on these flights just felt better than their competitors. As someone with longer legs any bit of extra leg spaces is appreciated. The different options for food and drinks were also a plus. They were extra careful to make sure my wife's eating restrictions were taken care for. They had a before take off and landing announcements on the built in tablets for each seat and it gave out information that was very helpful. Such as what and how to declare your items in the specific country you landed in, any odd items that may be illegal to bring it (and even the reasoning why) and any other information you might need to make your post flight experience better. Oh and the seats were more comfortable, had more ability to lean and the headrest was much better for flight sleeping. The only downside was there were "forced" ads on the tablet at take off for maybe 5-10 minutes but honestly, this flight was the cheapest option and had all the benefits listed above that is such an easy trade off. Im keeping an eye out for EVA air going forward.

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.

Purchased WiFi was slow to non functional. Staff was not personable or friendly. Seats were cramped. Boarding took long but I expected that.

Luckily I just tried to sleep. But the entertainment system was awkward to operate. I hate all this stuff with apps and adding it to your phone and all. It is a nuisance. I would prefer a good magazine or newspaper in the pocket in front of me or available.

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.

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

They downgraded me from premium economy to regular economy and me had 2 major lay over and had to have an emergency landing due to engine failure mid flight Don’t use them worst experience I have ever had still dealing with the trauma

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

My connecting flight was canceled or never existed. My stopover went from 1 hour and a half to 10 hours. It was a long day that I wasn't prepared for and it would have been nice to know that ahead of time. Cathay is great though. Great staff, entertainment and food.

I was only given 2 meals, and my screen showed that there were 3 meals. Second meal was 1-2 hours late according to the screen.

Just want to do a little more clean up so does not smell like urine.

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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