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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.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 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.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from $1,122 to $1,465, with an average of $1,243 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,122 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $1,243 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from Chicago to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $557, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

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).

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Chicago to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,165 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,418, a difference of $253.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 24m, compared with 19h via Tokyo Haneda (HND) and 19h 13m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is 14 hours ahead of Chicago (China Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are Shanghai Disneyland, French Concession and People's Square. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

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.