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$688 Find cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai departing on 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai (ORD-SHA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl 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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12:30 am - 4:35 pmORD-SHA
27h 05m1 stop
7:40 pm - 7:45 pmSHA-ORD
38h 05m1 stop
$1,143EVA Air
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Wed, Oct 16 - Mon, Nov 11
12:30 am - 4:35 pmORD-SHA
27h 05m1 stop
7:40 pm - 8:45 pmSHA-ORD
38h 05m1 stop
$1,175EVA Air
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Thu, Aug 15 - Wed, Oct 2
4:05 pm - 12:05 pmORD-SHA
31h 00m1 stop
1:35 pm - 1:00 pmSHA-ORD
37h 25m1 stop
$1,220Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Oct 17 - Mon, Nov 11
4:05 pm - 12:05 pmORD-SHA
31h 00m1 stop
1:20 pm - 2:25 pmSHA-ORD
38h 05m1 stop
$1,296Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 21
12:30 am - 6:25 pmORD-PVG
28h 55m1 stop
8:05 pm - 4:15 pmPVG-ORD
33h 10m2 stops
$1,367
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Sat, Aug 3 - Sun, Sep 1
7:40 pm - 4:30 pmORD-PVG
31h 50m1 stop
12:35 am - 3:25 pmPVG-ORD
27h 50m1 stop
$1,373Qatar Airways
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Wed, Jul 31 - Mon, Sep 9
5:45 pm - 12:15 pmORD-SHA
29h 30m1 stop
1:35 pm - 8:40 amSHA-ORD
32h 05m1 stop
$1,378ANA
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Mon, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 18
7:40 pm - 4:30 pmORD-PVG
31h 50m1 stop
12:35 am - 3:25 pmPVG-ORD
27h 50m1 stop
$1,406Qatar Airways
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Thu, Aug 1 - Wed, Sep 25
5:45 pm - 12:15 pmORD-SHA
29h 30m1 stop
1:35 pm - 5:33 amSHA-ORD
28h 58m2 stops
$1,412ANA
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Tue, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 22
10:45 am - 12:35 amORD-PVG
24h 50m2 stops
1:35 am - 8:40 amPVG-ORD
20h 05m1 stop
$1,422
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Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 21

Flights from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Shanghai on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai is February, where tickets cost $1,197 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $2,396 and $1,828 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai were found on EVA Air ($1,143) and Cathay Pacific ($1,220). EVA Air proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $688.

How long does a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai take?

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 14h 30m.

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Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl 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 Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai was $688 for a one-way ticket and $1,143 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Shanghai?

    A passport is required to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

    On your way to Shanghai, you’ll fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing in one of Shanghai’s 2 airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Shanghai from Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Taipei City is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport to Shanghai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/30Wed
1 stopEVA Air
27h 00mORD-SHA
$688
8/6Tue
1 stopEVA Air
22h 35mORD-PVG
$732
5/21Tue
2 stops
29h 41mORD-PVG
$737
6/3Mon
3 stops
59h 50mORD-PVG
$741
7/5Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
31h 50mORD-PVG
$837
7/9Tue
2 stopsPhilippine Airlines
61h 30mORD-PVG
$852
7/13Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
31h 50mORD-PVG
$858
10/31Thu
1 stopCathay Pacific
31h 40mORD-SHA
$869
7/22Mon
2 stopsPhilippine Airlines
58h 45mORD-PVG
$882
10/6Sun
2 stopsCathay Pacific
32h 10mORD-SHA
$909

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Last minute flights from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/13Mon
multi-stopEVA Air
28h 55mORD-PVG
5/22Wed
multi-stopEVA Air
37h 55mPVG-ORD
$1,498
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
32h 05mORD-PVG
6/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 48mPVG-ORD
$1,540
5/9Thu
multi-stop
34h 45mORD-PVG
6/10Mon
multi-stop
35h 40mPVG-ORD
$1,553
5/11Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 20mORD-PVG
5/25Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
31h 38mPVG-ORD
$1,583
5/9Thu
multi-stop
34h 45mORD-PVG
6/10Mon
multi-stop
41h 11mPVG-ORD
$1,592
5/9Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
40h 15mORD-PVG
6/10Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
44h 45mPVG-ORD
$1,979
5/13Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
31h 50mORD-PVG
8/18Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 50mPVG-ORD
$2,016
5/12Sun
multi-stopANA
39h 30mORD-PVG
5/18Sat
multi-stopANA
26h 40mPVG-ORD
$2,207
5/12Sun
multi-stopANA
39h 30mORD-PVG
5/19Sun
multi-stopANA
19h 30mPVG-ORD
$2,217
5/12Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
31h 50mORD-PVG
5/18Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 50mPVG-ORD
$2,287

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