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$516+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — CHI
Apr 26 — May 31
Sun 4/26
Sun 5/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 27, 2026.

This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/43:00 pm
PVG
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ORD
1 stop30h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/82:00 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/27$954
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/73:00 pm
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop30h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/202:00 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/22$985
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/23:00 pm
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop30h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 8/172:00 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/24$1,003
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/43:00 pm
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop30h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 7/12:00 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,006
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/43:00 pm
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop30h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/259:10 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop26h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,026
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/43:00 pm
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop30h 35m
Etihad Airways
Fri 7/39:10 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop26h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,029
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/53:00 pm
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop30h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/82:00 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,047
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/73:00 pm
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop30h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sat 8/222:00 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/24$1,048
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/43:00 pm
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop30h 35m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/212:00 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,049
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/33:00 pm
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop30h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/199:10 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop26h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,050
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/33:00 pm
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop30h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 8/179:10 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop26h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/24$1,051
This EVA Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure EVA Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/28:05 pm
PVG
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MDW
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/168:35 pm
MDW
-
PVG
2 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,271

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$954
(Bravofly)

One-way from

$516
(Kiwi.com)
From Shanghai to Chicago (CHI)
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Chicago that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/7

3:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop30h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/20

2:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$985

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/7

12:10 pm-9:12 pm

2 stops22h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

6:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops22h 45m

$1,146

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/3

7:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop45h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/8

8:35 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$1,150

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/7

1:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

12:10 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop35h 15m

$1,165

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/28

6:40 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/3

7:20 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,183

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/10

3:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop30h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/22

2:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$1,201

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/3

8:10 pm-6:32 am

1 stop23h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/19

7:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$1,219

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - MDW

PVGMDW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/2

8:05 pm-5:45 am

2 stops22h 40m

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/16

8:35 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$1,271

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - MDW

PVGMDW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/7

8:05 pm-5:55 am

2 stops22h 50m

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/23

8:35 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$1,291

ShanghaiChicago

SHA - ORD

SHAORD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/30

12:45 pm-8:43 pm

2 stops44h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/30

2:30 pm-11:20 am

1 stop31h 50m

$1,353

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Chicago?

    There are many flights that can get you from Shanghai to Chicago in 22h 02m. Fly via Etihad Airways, United Airlines, or Emirates to get the fastest option. The distance from Shanghai to Chicago is about 7038 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to Chicago one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $596 on ANA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from $616 and Cathay Pacific from $663 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Shanghai to Chicago?

    Most travelers choose Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Shanghai Pu Dong - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Chicago Midway when deciding on the best route from Shanghai to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Shanghai to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$1,007Average$1,413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
LufthansaCheapest$1,177Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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