What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Shanghai round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Shanghai round-trip from $874. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are ANA, from $932, and Korean Air, from $960. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $421 on ANA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include EVA Air from $438 and Korean Air from $480 one-way.

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What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Shanghai?

When deciding which route to take from Chicago to Shanghai consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Chicago Midway - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl as they are the most popular.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Shanghai?

Consider ANA, Cathay Pacific or Korean Air when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Chicago to Shanghai.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to Shanghai as you normally would.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Shanghai?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Shanghai 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Shanghai?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 72 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Shanghai (average of $1,086). Flying from Chicago to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,504). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA,Delta, andCathay Pacific from Chicago to Shanghai 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.

ANA

8.3

Very good

1,325 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

Cheap tickets .com booked wrong flight and I had to change everything for an up charge. Remove them from your site

ANA

8.3

Very good

1,325 reviews

ANA

8.3

Very good

1,325 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

Cheap tickets .com booked wrong flight and I had to change everything for an up charge. Remove them from your site

Delta

7.8

Good

8,651 reviews

ANA

8.3

Very good

1,325 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

Cheap tickets .com booked wrong flight and I had to change everything for an up charge. Remove them from your site

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,515 reviews

ANA

8.3

Very good

1,325 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

Cheap tickets .com booked wrong flight and I had to change everything for an up charge. Remove them from your site

Turkish Airlines

7.4

Good

4,455 reviews

ANA

8.3

Very good

1,325 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

Cheap tickets .com booked wrong flight and I had to change everything for an up charge. Remove them from your site

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,362 reviews

ANA

8.3

Very good

1,325 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ryan,Aug 2026

JFK - HND

Cheap tickets .com booked wrong flight and I had to change everything for an up charge. Remove them from your site

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Shanghai round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Shanghai round-trip from $874. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are ANA, from $932, and Korean Air, from $960. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Shanghai one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $421 on ANA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include EVA Air from $438 and Korean Air from $480 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Shanghai?
When deciding which route to take from Chicago to Shanghai consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Chicago Midway - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Shanghai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Shanghai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Shanghai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Shanghai 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?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Shanghai (average of $1,086). Flying from Chicago to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,504). 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 Shanghai

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$874	Average$1,250	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$887	Average$1,142	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
ANA	Cheapest$932	Average$1,219	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%
Korean Air	Cheapest$960	Average$1,399	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$964	Average$1,051	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Air China	Cheapest$980	Average$1,637	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
Japan Airlines	Cheapest$1,004	Average$1,419	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
EVA Air	Cheapest$1,047	Average$1,270	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,095	Average$1,424	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,095	Average$1,346	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 72 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA,Delta, andCathay Pacific from Chicago to Shanghai 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.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Shanghai round-trip?

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

What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Shanghai?

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

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Shanghai?

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

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

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