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$471+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA)

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 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SHA
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl are usually found in September or January, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Hongqiao Intl (SHA). 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 October 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,044
(Air China)

One-way from

$471
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,165
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 16, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1110:00 amORD - SHA
3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/2312:10 pmSHA - ORD
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$1,047
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/203:40 pmORD - SHA
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/278:05 pmSHA - ORD
3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$1,048
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/115:35 pmORD - SHA
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1810:10 amSHA - ORD
2 stops35h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$1,059
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/301:26 pmORD - SHA
3 stops34h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/22:10 pmSHA - ORD
2 stops31h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$1,069
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/265:35 pmORD - SHA
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/152:50 pmSHA - ORD
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$1,079
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/305:35 pmORD - SHA
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/73:50 pmSHA - ORD
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$1,080
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/303:35 pmORD - SHA
1 stop31h 45mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/121:35 pmSHA - ORD
1 stop37h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/14$1,082
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/298:20 amORD - SHA
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/63:50 pmSHA - ORD
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$1,083
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/296:15 amORD - SHA
2 stops26h 40mAir China
Sat 12/610:30 pmSHA - ORD
2 stops38h 29mAir China
Deal found 10/15$1,088
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/18:30 pmORD - SHA
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/65:30 pmSHA - ORD
2 stops25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$1,089
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/139:41 amMDW - SHA
3 stops33h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/202:50 pmSHA - MDW
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$1,958
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/281:48 pmMDW - SHA
3 stops30h 27mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/311:35 pmSHA - MDW
3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$2,181

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Hongqiao Intl 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 October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

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ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/29

6:15 am-10:55 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 12/6

10:30 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops38h 29m

$1,088

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

3:55 pm-4:35 pm

3 stops34h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/25

1:50 pm-9:44 am

3 stops33h 54m

$1,116

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

11:15 am-5:10 pm

1 stop39h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/18

6:25 pm-8:30 am

1 stop28h 05m

$1,124

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/2

12:20 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/29

6:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop28h 15m

$1,124

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/26

11:15 am-5:10 pm

1 stop39h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/15

6:25 pm-8:30 am

1 stop28h 05m

$1,124

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/31

12:20 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/29

6:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop28h 15m

$1,124

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

12:20 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/29

6:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop28h 15m

$1,124

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

11:15 am-5:10 pm

1 stop39h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/23

6:25 pm-8:30 am

1 stop28h 05m

$1,124

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

2:35 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop34h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/18

1:35 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop37h 20m

$1,139

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

12:20 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/30

6:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop28h 15m

$1,142

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Deals found on 10/15

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Hongqiao Intl in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Hongqiao Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Hongqiao Intl from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is 13 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $1,032). Flying from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,298). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Hongqiao Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated October 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air, and Japan Airlines from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,251 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,251 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,251 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,149 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,251 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,579 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,251 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,028 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,251 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,251 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Hongqiao Intl. 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 Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can take about 26h 40m. Air China provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,088. There are 7045 mi between Chicago and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines ($876), Korean Air ($1,049), and Cathay Pacific ($1,056) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Hongqiao Intl?

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $1,032). Flying from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,298). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Chicago to Hongqiao Intl

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Hongqiao Intl. 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 October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$876Average$1,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Korean AirCheapest$1,049Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,056Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$1,086Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
EVA AirCheapest$1,112Average$1,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,119Average$1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,167Average$1,596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,213Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,230Average$1,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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