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Chicago O’Hare International Airport is a hub for United Airlines and American Airlines. This busy airport serves millions of passengers annually. At the same time, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is a hub for several airlines, including Shanghai Airlines, Air China, Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and China Southern Airlines. This airport serves over 250 domestic and international cities.

Your airline can email you about available first class seats and the amenities that first class passengers enjoy. Upgrading is cheaper than originally booking a first class ticket. Also, the upgrading price depends on your class fare. So, check the amount you need to pay before upgrading to avoid affecting your travel budget. In addition, you need to upgrade at least 24 hours before takeoff.

Upon arriving at PVG airport, you can visit a few nearby cities, including Huilong to the southwest, Suzhou to the northwest, Mudu to the west, Dinghai to the southeast, and Zhenhai to the south. Numerous bus routes serve the airport. This way, you can use a bus to connect to your destination. Also, you can rent a car and enjoy a flexible journey.

You can book EVA Air if you need a sustainable journey on the Chicago to Shanghai route. This airline ensures environmental sustainability by implementing sustainable practices such as replacing plastics with recyclable and biodegradable packaging. Air France is also environmentally conscious and uses sustainable aviation fuel to reduce carbon emissions during operations. This airline focuses on reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, like other airlines working towards environmental sustainability.

Flights from Chicago to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport most commonly connect through:

• Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 10% of one-stop connections

Tokyo Haneda (HND) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Chicago to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,162 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,356, a difference of $194. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are The Bund, Nanjing Road and Shanghai Disneyland. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 25% above the route average of $1,243. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 7,050 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Chicago to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $547, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 43m, compared with 18h 57m via Tokyo Haneda (HND) and 18h 58m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is 13 hours ahead of Chicago (China Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from $1,133 to $1,466, with an average of $1,243 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,133 counts as a good deal.