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$559+ 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 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — CHI
Jun 19 — Jun 261
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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 May 20, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/166:15 pm
PVG
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ORD
1 stop27h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 12/301:10 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/18$1,072
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Wed 10/216:55 pm
PVG
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ORD
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 10/252:10 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/17$1,093
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1611:35 pm
PVG
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ORD
2 stops35h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/306:50 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,133
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1611:35 pm
PVG
-
ORD
2 stops35h 34m
Qatar Airways
Wed 12/306:50 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,144
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/161:30 pm
PVG
-
ORD
2 stops24h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 12/306:00 am
ORD
-
PVG
2 stops22h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,154
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2112:10 pm
PVG
-
ORD
2 stops20h 19m
United Airlines
Sun 10/2511:00 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop30h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,160
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/229:55 am
PVG
-
MDW
1 stop21h 36m
Delta
Mon 11/306:45 pm
MDW
-
PVG
1 stop31h 00m
Delta
Deal found 5/19$1,238
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/69:55 am
PVG
-
MDW
1 stop21h 36m
Delta
Tue 11/246:45 pm
MDW
-
PVG
1 stop31h 00m
Delta
Deal found 5/17$1,242
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/269:55 am
PVG
-
MDW
1 stop21h 36m
Delta
Sun 11/296:45 pm
MDW
-
PVG
1 stop31h 00m
Delta
Deal found 5/19$1,260
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/69:55 am
PVG
-
MDW
1 stop21h 36m
Delta
Thu 11/266:45 pm
MDW
-
PVG
1 stop31h 00m
Delta
Deal found 5/17$1,265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/229:55 am
PVG
-
MDW
1 stop36h 19m
Delta
Wed 7/89:19 am
MDW
-
PVG
1 stop17h 06m
Delta
Deal found 5/17$1,275
This EVA Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Thu 6/258:05 pm
PVG
-
MDW
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/56:20 pm
MDW
-
PVG
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,372

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 May 20, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,093
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$559
(Kiwi.com)
From Shanghai to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Shanghai to Chicago (CHI)

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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 May 20, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/21

12:10 pm-7:29 pm

2 stops20h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/25

11:00 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,160

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/4

1:30 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/8

6:25 am-6:45 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$1,184

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/9

12:10 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/12

9:39 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops30h 46m

$1,213

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/22

5:30 pm-9:25 am

2 stops28h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/13

5:55 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$1,218
Quickest round-trip

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/12

5:30 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop19h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/11

8:48 am-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 37m

$1,253

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - MDW

PVGMDW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/6

9:55 am-6:31 pm

1 stop21h 36m

Chicago Midway

Thu 11/26

6:45 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$1,265

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - MDW

PVGMDW

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/22

9:55 am-9:14 am

1 stop36h 19m

Chicago Midway

Wed 7/8

9:19 am-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 06m

$1,275

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/13

5:30 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop19h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

6:51 am-3:25 pm

1 stop19h 34m

$1,275

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/7

5:30 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop19h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/27

7:05 am-3:25 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$1,285

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/17

6:40 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/14

7:20 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,332

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  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Chicago?

    There are many flights that can get you from Shanghai to Chicago in 20h 19m. Fly via Etihad Airways, United Airlines, or Delta 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 Cathay Pacific from $697 and United Airlines from $717 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 May 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$1,007Average$1,413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
LufthansaCheapest$1,177Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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