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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chicago to Shanghai over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £354 and round-trip from £647. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • ORD 22:45
        35h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 00:40
        Chicago - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 11 | Philippine Airlines
        PVG 01:45
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 16:55
        Shanghai - Chicago | Mon, Nov 16 | Philippine Airlines
        £647 £739
        12% off
        12% off
        £739 £647
      • ORD 22:45
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 09:50
        Chicago - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 13 | Philippine Airlines
        PVG 01:45
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 16:55
        Shanghai - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | Philippine Airlines
        £669 £739
        9% off
        9% off
        £739 £669
      • ORD 12:10
        19h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 20:25
        Chicago - Shanghai | Tue, Oct 27 | Korean Air
        PVG 11:20
        35h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 08:30
        Shanghai - Chicago | Tue, Nov 3 | Korean Air
        £672 £739
        9% off
        9% off
        £739 £672
      • ORD 12:10
        19h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 20:25
        Chicago - Shanghai | Wed, Oct 28 | Korean Air
        PVG 08:50
        37h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 08:30
        Shanghai - Chicago | Tue, Nov 3 | Korean Air
        £672
        9% off
        £739 £672
      • ORD 11:10
        19h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 20:25
        Chicago - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 11 | Korean Air
        PVG 11:20
        35h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 08:30
        Shanghai - Chicago | Mon, Nov 16 | Korean Air
        £672
        9% off
        £739 £672
      • ORD 11:10
        19h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 20:25
        Chicago - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 10 | Korean Air
        PVG 14:00
        32h 30m
        1 stop
        ORD 08:30
        Shanghai - Chicago | Tue, Nov 17 | Korean Air
        £672
        9% off
        £739 £672
      • ORD 11:10
        19h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 20:25
        Chicago - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 9 | Korean Air
        PVG 11:20
        35h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 08:30
        Shanghai - Chicago | Wed, Nov 11 | Korean Air
        £672
        9% off
        £739 £672
      • ORD 11:10
        19h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 20:25
        Chicago - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 2 | Korean Air
        PVG 08:50
        37h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 08:30
        Shanghai - Chicago | Mon, Nov 9 | Korean Air
        £672
        9% off
        £739 £672
      • ORD 11:10
        19h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 20:25
        Chicago - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 1 | Korean Air
        PVG 08:50
        37h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 08:30
        Shanghai - Chicago | Tue, Nov 3 | Korean Air
        £672
        9% off
        £739 £672
      • ORD 11:10
        19h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 20:25
        Chicago - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 4 | Korean Air
        PVG 11:20
        35h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 08:30
        Shanghai - Chicago | Mon, Nov 9 | Korean Air
        £672
        9% off
        £739 £672
      • CHI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        Chicago - Shanghai | Thu, Sep 17 | Normal Airline
        SHA 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CHI 16:00
        Shanghai - Chicago | Sat, Sep 19 | Normal Airline
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      • ORD 22:45
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 09:50
        Chicago - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 14 | Philippine Airlines
        £354 £430
        18% off
        18% off
        £430 £354
      • ORD 16:15
        29h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 11:05
        Chicago - Shanghai | Thu, Sep 24 | Cathay Pacific
        £384 £430
        11% off
        11% off
        £430 £384
      • ORD 16:15
        30h 50m
        1 stop
        SHA 12:05
        Chicago - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 18 | Cathay Pacific
        £384 £430
        11% off
        11% off
        £430 £384
      • ORD 16:15
        30h 50m
        1 stop
        SHA 12:05
        Chicago - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 25 | Cathay Pacific
        £390
        9% off
        £430 £390
      • ORD 16:15
        39h 40m
        1 stop
        SHA 20:55
        Chicago - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 23 | Cathay Pacific
        £390
        9% off
        £430 £390
      • ORD 16:15
        30h 50m
        1 stop
        SHA 12:05
        Chicago - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 29 | Cathay Pacific
        £390
        9% off
        £430 £390
      • ORD 14:10
        19h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 23:55
        Chicago - Shanghai | Thu, Nov 12 | Cathay Pacific
        £391
        9% off
        £430 £391
      • ORD 14:10
        32h 10m
        1 stop
        SHA 12:20
        Chicago - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 4 | Cathay Pacific
        £391
        9% off
        £430 £391
      • ORD 14:10
        32h 10m
        1 stop
        SHA 12:20
        Chicago - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 11 | Cathay Pacific
        £391
        9% off
        £430 £391
      • ORD 16:15
        30h 50m
        1 stop
        SHA 12:05
        Chicago - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 22 | Cathay Pacific
        £391
        9% off
        £430 £391
      • CHI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        Chicago - Shanghai | Thu, Sep 17 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Chicago to Shanghai flights?

Choose from 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Shanghai, including Korean Air, Delta Air Lines and . Philippine Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Korean Air logo Korean Air
Delta Air Lines logo Delta Air Lines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Chicago to Shanghai Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Chicago to Shanghai?

Average price of one-way tickets from Chicago to Shanghai booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Chicago to Shanghai, fares are lowest in April (£538) and highest in June (£904).

£904
£721
£538
£355
    Cheapest
  • £539
    Sep
  • £616
    Oct
  • £585
    Nov
  • £696
    Dec
  • £549
    Jan
  • £543
    Feb
  • £627
    Mar
  • £538
    Apr
  • £729
    May
  • £904
    Jun
  • £614
    Jul
  • £656
    Aug

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Chicago to Shanghai?

Average price of return tickets from Chicago to Shanghai booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Chicago to Shanghai, fares are lowest in August (£844) and highest in December (£1,528).

£1,528
£1,186
£844
£502
    Cheapest
  • £929
    Sep
  • £1,005
    Oct
  • £1,028
    Nov
  • £1,528
    Dec
  • £1,068
    Jan
  • £1,012
    Feb
  • £910
    Mar
  • £947
    Apr
  • £1,233
    May
  • £1,476
    Jun
  • £1,021
    Jul
  • £844
    Aug

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Chicago to Shanghai?

    Based on Trip.com data, Philippine Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £354 (for example, ORD–PVG on Sat, Nov 14). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Philippine Airlines offers fares from £647, departing on Wed, Nov 11 and returning on Mon, Nov 16.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai, including: Korean Air Delta Air Lines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Chicago to Shanghai on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Sat, Nov 14, with one-way fares from just £354.
    · Compare airlines. Philippine Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Shanghai.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Shanghai is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Shanghai on September 15, 2026 with Cathay Pacific, with prices starting at £383.
  • Flights to Shanghai can arrive at: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). The most common route connects O'Hare International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (ORD–PVG).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Chicago is 14h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chicago to Shanghai is £705. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Chicago and Shanghai, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
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