Shanghai

$486+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Shanghai, China

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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SHA
Jul 23 — Jul 301
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 23, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 9/175:30 pm
ORD
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PVG
3 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/33:55 pm
PVG
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ORD
3 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$1,272
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/254:00 pm
ORD
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PVG
1 stop30h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 8/267:05 pm
PVG
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ORD
1 stop32h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/22$1,278
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 9/161:00 pm
ORD
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SHA
2 stops58h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 9/261:20 pm
SHA
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ORD
1 stop37h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/23$1,289
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Thu 10/12:00 pm
ORD
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SHA
2 stops31h 00m
Air China
Wed 10/148:55 am
SHA
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ORD
2 stops27h 14m
Air China
Deal found 6/20$1,295
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/137:59 pm
ORD
-
PVG
2 stops39h 46m
ANA
Fri 8/288:25 am
PVG
-
ORD
2 stops33h 20m
ANA
Deal found 6/19$1,296
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 8/175:30 pm
ORD
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SHA
3 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/21:20 pm
SHA
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ORD
3 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$1,296
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/35:00 am
ORD
-
PVG
2 stops20h 05m
Air Canada
Mon 7/203:55 pm
PVG
-
ORD
1 stop35h 41m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/22$1,297
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Sun 7/269:20 pm
ORD
-
PVG
1 stop30h 05m
Air China
Wed 8/510:00 am
PVG
-
ORD
2 stops23h 05m
Air China
Deal found 6/23$1,298
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Sun 8/165:35 pm
ORD
-
PVG
2 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/110:00 am
PVG
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ORD
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$1,299
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 9/213:40 pm
ORD
-
PVG
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/283:55 pm
PVG
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ORD
3 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$1,300
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/75:00 am
ORD
-
PVG
2 stops20h 05m
Air Canada
Sun 7/263:55 pm
PVG
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ORD
2 stops28h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/21$1,301
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 7/2011:25 am
ORD
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PVG
1 stop40h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 7/2610:25 pm
PVG
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ORD
1 stop24h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/19$1,302

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 June 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,272
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$486
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,615
From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Shanghai
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($160 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai 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 June 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

2:10 pm-11:20 am

1 stop32h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/14

12:45 pm-10:45 am

1 stop35h 00m

$1,391

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/12

11:50 am-12:45 am

1 stop23h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/18

8:25 am-8:40 am

1 stop37h 15m

$1,403

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/25

5:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops31h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/26

12:25 pm-11:05 am

3 stops35h 40m

$1,410
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

5:30 am-3:25 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/25

9:55 am-4:14 pm

1 stop19h 19m

$1,416

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/25

3:40 pm-11:20 am

2 stops30h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/26

7:05 pm-2:41 pm

2 stops32h 36m

$1,417

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/11

6:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops45h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/11

12:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops36h 24m

$1,475

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/20

4:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/27

10:30 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,492

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/13

5:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/18

1:35 pm-8:40 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,493

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/27

4:00 pm-11:05 am

1 stop30h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/7

7:20 am-8:50 am

2 stops38h 30m

$1,516

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/16

8:52 am-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/5

9:55 am-8:44 am

2 stops35h 49m

$1,526

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $752). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,159). 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.

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai?

The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai is 11 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated June 23, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air,ANA, andDelta from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai. 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.

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tony,Jun 2026

NRT - TPE

Great flight and good food…will fly again on Eva air👍🏼

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tony,Jun 2026

NRT - TPE

Great flight and good food…will fly again on Eva air👍🏼
8.3
Very good

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tony,Jun 2026

NRT - TPE

Great flight and good food…will fly again on Eva air👍🏼

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tony,Jun 2026

NRT - TPE

Great flight and good food…will fly again on Eva air👍🏼

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tony,Jun 2026

NRT - TPE

Great flight and good food…will fly again on Eva air👍🏼

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tony,Jun 2026

NRT - TPE

Great flight and good food…will fly again on Eva air👍🏼

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai can take about 20h 55m. Japan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,416. Airlines will cover a distance of 7038 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Delta, at $874, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include ANA and Cathay Pacific. Delta is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $438 on EVA Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from $491 and Korean Air from $538 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $752). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,159). 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 O'Hare Intl to Shanghai

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai. 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 June 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$874Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$932Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Cathay PacificCheapest$960Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,004Average$1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
EVA AirCheapest$1,055Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Korean AirCheapest$1,065Average$1,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,095Average$1,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,110Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,263Average$1,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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