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Cheapest flight$426The best price for flights from Chicago to Shanghai offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Departure AirportO'hare International AirportO'hare International Airport is where you'll take off when flying from Chicago to Shanghai

Arrival AirportPu DongYou'll land at Pu Dong when flying from Chicago to Shanghai

Peak seasonDecemberDecember is the busiest time to fly from Chicago to Shanghai according to search data results from our customers

Best time to bookJuneJune is one of the most frequent times to fly to Shanghai from Chicago according to real data from our customers

Exchange rate

1 USD = 7.11 CNY

1 CNY = 0.15 USD

Last revised on Fri, 12/5

Distance: 7058 miles

Chicago airports

O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city center: 14 miles

Midway Airport (MDW)How far from city center: 4 miles

Shanghai airports

Pu Dong (PVG)How far from city center: 19 miles

Hongqiao (SHA)How far from city center: 4 miles

Are you planning to travel to Shanghai for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Chicago. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chicago to Shanghai

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to China. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from Chicago to Shanghai, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Chicago to Shanghai is $427. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Chicago to Shanghai?

The most popular months to book a trip from Chicago to Shanghai are June, May and December, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Chicago to Shanghai?

The best time of the year to visit Shanghai depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, December is the best month to fly to Shanghai from Chicago in terms of searches from our customers, followed by November and June. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds February, April and May are the months with fewer searches for Chicago - Shanghai.

Which airports have flights between Chicago and Shanghai?

The main route from Chicago to Shanghai is: O'hare International Airport (ORD) to Pu Dong (PVG). The following airlines fly this route:

All Nippon Airways.

Japan Airlines.

Which airlines fly from Chicago to Shanghai?

The airlines that fly non-stop from Chicago to Shanghai are:

China Eastern Airlines.
Hainan Airlines.

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