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$478+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Shanghai, China

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ORD — SHA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,110
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$478
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,649
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 9/309:56 amSTL - PVG
2 stops39h 04mJapan Airlines
Wed 10/154:05 pmPVG - STL
2 stops33h 43mJapan Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,110
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 8/241:30 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops35h 35mAir Canada
Wed 11/125:50 pmPVG - STL
2 stops37h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$1,133
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 9/17:01 amSTL - PVG
1 stop18h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/135:00 pmPVG - STL
1 stop18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,151
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/15:49 pmSTL - PVG
1 stop34h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/138:10 pmPVG - STL
2 stops29h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,165
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 8/241:30 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/112:30 amPVG - STL
2 stops50h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,171
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 10/136:33 amSTL - PVG
2 stops39h 17mChina Airlines
Tue 11/1812:05 pmPVG - STL
2 stops41h 00mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,188
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sat 10/113:20 pmORD - PVG
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/268:10 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,276
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/13:21 pmORD - SHA
3 stops31h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/171:20 pmSHA - ORD
2 stops35h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,276
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/127:18 amORD - PVG
2 stops39h 22mANA
Fri 10/171:35 amPVG - ORD
2 stops25h 59mANA
Deal found 6/10$1,277
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 9/1212:30 amORD - PVG
1 stop22h 35mEVA Air
Sat 9/201:10 pmPVG - ORD
2 stops30h 53mEVA Air
Deal found 6/10$1,278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 11/187:00 amORD - PVG
1 stop18h 20mDelta
Sat 11/296:00 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop19h 47mDelta
Deal found 6/11$1,281
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/48:52 amORD - PVG
2 stops48h 58mAir China
Thu 8/284:35 pmPVG - ORD
2 stops43h 40mAir China
Deal found 6/10$1,285

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Shanghai that are best for you.

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St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/24

1:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops35h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/12

5:50 pm-5:14 pm

2 stops37h 24m

$1,133

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/1

7:01 am-2:50 pm

1 stop18h 49m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/13

5:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$1,151

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/1

5:49 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop34h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/13

8:10 pm-12:43 pm

2 stops29h 33m

$1,165

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/24

1:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops35h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/11

2:30 am-3:26 pm

2 stops50h 56m

$1,171

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/1

6:30 pm-10:50 am

2 stops27h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/13

12:05 pm-2:39 pm

2 stops39h 34m

$1,211

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/1

3:21 pm-12:05 pm

3 stops31h 44m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/17

1:20 pm-11:36 am

2 stops35h 16m

$1,276

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/28

3:18 pm-10:15 am

3 stops29h 57m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/26

2:25 am-11:31 pm

2 stops34h 06m

$1,280

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/4

8:52 am-10:50 pm

2 stops48h 58m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/28

4:35 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops43h 40m

$1,285

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/20

12:30 am-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/29

7:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop38h 30m

$1,285

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/1

6:25 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/7

5:30 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop19h 21m

$1,286

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Shanghai

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Shanghai (average of $1,125). Flying from Illinois to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 IL to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai 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 when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, 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 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 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Illinois 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
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
738 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Shanghai. 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 to fly from Illinois to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $486. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Japan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Shanghai for a low price.

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

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Chicago Midway - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl when deciding on the best route from Illinois to Shanghai.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Shanghai (average of $1,125). Flying from Illinois to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 Illinois to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Japan AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$997Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,002Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Korean AirCheapest$1,018Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,024Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$1,045Average$1,282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
EVA AirCheapest$1,110Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$1,114Average$1,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,131Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,189Average$1,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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