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$674+ 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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SHA
May 10 — May 171
Sat 5/10
Sat 5/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Hongqiao Intl

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,263
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$674
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,488
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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 May 5, 2025.

This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1412:30 amORD - SHA
1 stop27h 00mEVA Air
Fri 10/247:40 pmSHA - ORD
1 stop38h 05mEVA Air
Deal found 5/3$1,213
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Mon 5/51:55 pmORD - SHA
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/122:45 pmSHA - ORD
2 stops28h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,254
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Wed 10/159:00 amORD - SHA
2 stops24h 40mAir China
Fri 10/245:30 pmSHA - ORD
2 stops24h 31mAir China
Deal found 5/3$1,265
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/138:39 amORD - SHA
2 stops37h 46mJapan Airlines
Thu 5/2212:50 pmSHA - ORD
2 stops22h 42mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,269
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/108:20 pmORD - SHA
2 stops26h 55mANA
Wed 9/171:35 pmSHA - ORD
2 stops28h 24mANA
Deal found 5/4$1,270
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/194:00 pmORD - SHA
1 stop31h 05mCathay Pacific
Mon 7/2810:30 pmSHA - ORD
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/4$1,304
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Thu 5/84:51 pmORD - SHA
3 stops32h 29mChina Southern
Sat 5/178:00 pmSHA - ORD
2 stops46h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 5/4$1,664

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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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Chicago

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Hongqiao Intl

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ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

8:39 am-11:25 am

2 stops37h 46m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/22

5:30 pm-5:49 am

2 stops25h 19m

$1,263

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

8:39 am-11:25 am

2 stops37h 46m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/22

12:50 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops22h 42m

$1,269

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/19

4:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/28

10:30 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$1,304

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/15

5:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/29

1:35 pm-4:51 am

2 stops28h 16m

$1,470

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/21

6:30 am-10:40 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/11

10:30 pm-5:45 am

2 stops44h 15m

$1,484

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

4:51 pm-2:20 pm

3 stops32h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/17

8:00 pm-5:10 am

2 stops46h 10m

$1,664

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/14

8:42 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops30h 48m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/23

7:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop38h 30m

$1,708

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

6:59 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops53h 36m

$674

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

7:25 am-11:25 am

2 stops39h 00m

$685

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

7:20 am-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 55m

$736

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Hongqiao Intl

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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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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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 May 2, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is 12 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $1,127). Flying from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,799). 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 May 5, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 Thursday at noon 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.

Rainfall in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

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 May 5, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Japan Airlines and ANA from Chicago to Shanghai have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,190 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,190 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,190 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,466 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,190 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
ANA
8.3
Very good
855 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,190 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
858 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,190 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,190 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

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.

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

    According to our current data, Japan Airlines ($1,269), Cathay Pacific ($1,304), and ANA ($1,470) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. These flights start at 8% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Japan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $685. Users have also found prices from $736 and $835 on ANA and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The most popular layover on flights from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is Taipei City.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Taipei City?

    If you're on a layover in Taipei City and looking for things to do, consider visiting Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, or Raohe Street Night Market. Travelers on a layover in Taipei City can visit Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market, by traveling 21.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 21.6 mi, respectively after landing at Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Taipei City can rent a car from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl for about $69 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights?

    Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Tokyo.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $1,127). Flying from Chicago to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,799). 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 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Hongqiao Intl

Discover the top 10 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 May 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$869Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$973Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Korean AirCheapest$1,049Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,078Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$1,086Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$1,114Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EVA AirCheapest$1,115Average$1,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,119Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,189Average$1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,213Average$1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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