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$462+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Illinois

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — ORD
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/2310:10 am
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/1111:25 am
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3$931
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2510:10 am
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/1311:25 am
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3$940
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Mon 3/28:55 pm
PVG
-
STL
2 stops27h 18m
United Airlines
Mon 3/95:15 am
STL
-
PVG
2 stops24h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$943
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/26:25 pm
PVG
-
STL
1 stop18h 57m
American Airlines
Mon 3/95:12 am
STL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/31$960
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/2310:10 am
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/1311:25 am
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop30h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3$968
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/182:00 pm
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop31h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 3/252:10 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/1$973
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/232:00 pm
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop31h 35m
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/302:00 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop34h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/31$988
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/192:00 pm
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop31h 35m
Etihad Airways
Thu 3/262:10 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop33h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2$992
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 5/123:00 pm
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop30h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/162:00 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop34h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/1$995
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/223:55 pm
PVG
-
ORD
2 stops30h 15m
Air Canada
Mon 4/276:40 pm
ORD
-
PVG
2 stops30h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/31$996
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Tue 3/101:30 pm
PVG
-
STL
2 stops21h 46m
United Airlines
Wed 4/88:30 am
STL
-
PVG
1 stop19h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,004
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 5/121:10 pm
PVG
-
ORD
2 stops30h 30m
EVA Air
Wed 9/168:42 pm
ORD
-
PVG
2 stops32h 43m
EVA Air
Deal found 2/2$1,009

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Shanghai to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated February 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$931
(Turkish Airlines)

One-way from

$462
(Kiwi.com)
From Shanghai to Illinois
One-way flight from Shanghai to Illinois

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Illinois 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 February 3, 2026.
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Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSt. Louis

PVG - STL

PVGSTL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/2

8:55 pm-10:13 am

2 stops27h 18m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/9

6:51 am-6:45 pm

1 stop22h 54m

$943

ShanghaiSt. Louis

PVG - STL

PVGSTL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/2

6:25 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop18h 57m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/9

5:12 am-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 13m

$960

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/29

3:55 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

8:20 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$968

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/19

2:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop31h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/26

2:10 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$992

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/12

3:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop30h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/16

2:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$995

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/22

3:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop30h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

2:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$995

ShanghaiSt. Louis

PVG - STL

PVGSTL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/10

1:30 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops21h 46m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/8

8:30 am-5:25 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$1,004

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/12

1:10 pm-6:40 am

2 stops30h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/16

8:42 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops32h 43m

$1,009

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/16

5:35 pm-2:41 pm

1 stop34h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

6:40 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$1,010

ShanghaiSt. Louis

PVG - STL

PVGSTL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/12

1:30 pm-9:42 pm

2 stops21h 12m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/14

6:30 am-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$1,018

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Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated February 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown ANA, Delta, and Lufthansa from Shanghai to Illinois. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
8.4
Very good

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
8.4
Very good

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Illinois. 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 Illinois?

    A quick flight from Shanghai to Illinois can take about 18h 57m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $960. Shanghai and Illinois are separated by a distance of 7178 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Shanghai to Illinois are American Airlines ($510), Turkish Airlines ($616), and ANA ($642).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Illinois 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 Illinois

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to Illinois. 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$1,007Average$1,413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
LufthansaCheapest$1,177Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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