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$509+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Philadelphia (PHL)

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 10/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — PHL
Aug 20 — Aug 271
Wed 8/20
Wed 8/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 August 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,165
(Priceline)

One-way from

$509
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$811
From Shanghai to Philadelphia
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 15, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/123:55 pmPVG - PHL
2 stops35h 54mAir Canada
Sun 4/53:30 pmPHL - PVG
2 stops34h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 8/15$1,165
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1210:10 amPVG - PHL
2 stops65h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/55:35 pmPHL - PVG
1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$1,248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/175:00 pmPVG - PHL
2 stops28h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/46:42 amPHL - PVG
1 stop20h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,257
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1211:00 amPVG - PHL
1 stop41h 25mBritish Airways
Sun 4/57:55 pmPHL - PVG
1 stop24h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/15$1,271
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/175:40 pmPVG - PHL
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/43:59 pmPHL - PVG
2 stops27h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,346
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/272:25 pmPVG - PHL
2 stops27h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/49:14 amPHL - PVG
2 stops40h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,362
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/173:45 pmPVG - PHL
1 stop32h 08mDelta
Sat 10/412:47 pmPHL - PVG
1 stop36h 58mDelta
Deal found 8/14$1,368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 9/276:25 pmPVG - PHL
2 stops27h 00mDelta
Sat 10/46:45 pmPHL - PVG
1 stop31h 00mDelta
Deal found 8/13$1,402
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 9/275:00 pmPVG - PHL
1 stop18h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/45:00 amPHL - PVG
1 stop21h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,410

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Philadelphia 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 August 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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ShanghaiPhiladelphia

PVG - PHL

PVGPHL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/12

3:55 pm-3:49 pm

2 stops35h 54m

Philadelphia

Sun 4/5

3:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$1,165

ShanghaiPhiladelphia

PVG - PHL

PVGPHL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/7

11:40 am-9:32 pm

2 stops46h 52m

Philadelphia

Sat 2/14

1:00 pm-8:40 am

2 stops30h 40m

$1,196

ShanghaiPhiladelphia

PVG - PHL

PVGPHL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/12

10:10 am-4:00 pm

2 stops65h 50m

Philadelphia

Sun 4/5

5:35 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$1,248

ShanghaiPhiladelphia

PVG - PHL

PVGPHL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/17

5:00 pm-9:09 am

2 stops28h 09m

Philadelphia

Sat 10/4

6:42 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 08m

$1,257

ShanghaiPhiladelphia

PVG - PHL

PVGPHL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/12

11:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop41h 25m

Philadelphia

Sun 4/5

7:55 pm-7:55 am

1 stop24h 00m

$1,271

ShanghaiPhiladelphia

PVG - PHL

PVGPHL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/7

12:00 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop41h 05m

Philadelphia

Sat 2/14

1:00 pm-8:40 am

2 stops30h 40m

$1,318

ShanghaiPhiladelphia

PVG - PHL

PVGPHL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/7

5:30 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop31h 34m

Philadelphia

Sat 2/14

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$1,327

ShanghaiPhiladelphia

PVG - PHL

PVGPHL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/17

5:40 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Philadelphia

Sat 10/4

3:59 pm-7:55 am

2 stops27h 56m

$1,346

ShanghaiPhiladelphia

PVG - PHL

PVGPHL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/27

2:25 pm-6:02 am

2 stops27h 37m

Philadelphia

Sat 10/4

9:14 am-2:00 pm

2 stops40h 46m

$1,362

ShanghaiPhiladelphia

PVG - PHL

PVGPHL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/17

3:45 pm-11:53 am

1 stop32h 08m

Philadelphia

Sat 10/4

12:47 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop36h 58m

$1,368

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Philadelphia

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to Philadelphia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Philadelphia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Shanghai to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 SHA to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 15, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Shanghai to Philadelphia in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated August 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta from Shanghai to Philadelphia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Philadelphia from Shanghai?

    For a flight from Shanghai to Philadelphia, you will be flying into Philadelphia. Philadelphia (PHL) is just 7.0 mi from the center of the city. Philadelphia is the only Philadelphia airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Shanghai per day. 1 airline has flights to Philadelphia from Shanghai on a regular basis.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai to Philadelphia round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($1,273), offers the cheapest pricing from Shanghai to Philadelphia. This flight start at 19% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Philadelphia 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 Shanghai to Philadelphia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Shanghai to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 airline flying from Shanghai to Philadelphia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Shanghai to Philadelphia. 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 August 15, 2025.
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