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$635+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SHA
Jul 21 — Jul 281
Tue 7/21
Tue 7/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 21, 2026.

This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/79:30 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/301:40 pm
PVG
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PHL
2 stops22h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20$1,220
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/227:00 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/259:40 am
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops44h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,229
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/176:59 pm
PHL
-
SHA
2 stops34h 06m
Korean Air
Mon 9/146:25 pm
SHA
-
PHL
2 stops33h 29m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/18$1,241
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Mon 7/66:00 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops44h 05m
Air Canada
Mon 7/276:10 pm
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops32h 37m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/17$1,252
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/249:30 pm
PHL
-
PVG
1 stop30h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/1711:35 pm
PVG
-
PHL
1 stop28h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/20$1,262
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/249:34 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops27h 11m
ANA
Mon 11/162:35 am
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops22h 50m
ANA
Deal found 6/20$1,264
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/48:30 pm
PHL
-
PVG
1 stop29h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/1611:35 pm
PVG
-
PHL
1 stop28h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/20$1,266
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/16:00 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/1611:20 am
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops24h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,270
This Justfly.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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/99:30 pm
PHL
-
PVG
1 stop30h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/86:50 pm
PVG
-
PHL
1 stop32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/19$1,290
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/155:16 pm
PHL
-
SHA
2 stops35h 49m
Korean Air
Sun 9/136:25 pm
SHA
-
PHL
2 stops33h 52m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/18$1,291
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Thu 7/163:25 pm
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops34h 40m
Air Canada
Wed 7/223:55 pm
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops30h 09m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/18$1,294
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/126:15 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops26h 25m
ANA
Sun 10/188:25 am
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops42h 18m
ANA
Deal found 6/19$1,298

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,220
(Korean Air)

One-way from

$635
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,860
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Mon 8/17

6:59 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/14

6:25 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops33h 29m

$1,241

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Mon 8/17

6:59 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

6:25 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops33h 29m

$1,291

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Mon 8/17

6:59 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/11

6:25 pm-4:17 pm

2 stops33h 52m

$1,291

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Sun 8/16

5:16 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops35h 49m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/14

6:25 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops33h 29m

$1,291

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Sun 8/16

5:16 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops35h 49m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/13

6:25 pm-4:17 pm

2 stops33h 52m

$1,291

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sat 8/29

9:35 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/12

1:40 pm-12:41 am

2 stops23h 01m

$1,320

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sat 8/29

9:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/11

12:35 am-3:05 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$1,341

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Sun 8/9

8:05 am-12:15 pm

2 stops40h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/8

1:35 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops37h 05m

$1,353

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 8/9

9:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/8

12:35 am-3:05 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$1,392

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 9/7

6:05 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/30

9:55 am-7:19 pm

1 stop21h 24m

$1,417

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai (average of $463). Flying from Philadelphia to Shanghai in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,646). 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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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 21, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Philadelphia 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
1,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

IAH - HND

Outstanding service on board. Loved that we got to use Polaris Lounge at IAH. On time and terrific trip.
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,248 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

IAH - HND

Outstanding service on board. Loved that we got to use Polaris Lounge at IAH. On time and terrific trip.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,423 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

IAH - HND

Outstanding service on board. Loved that we got to use Polaris Lounge at IAH. On time and terrific trip.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,868 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

IAH - HND

Outstanding service on board. Loved that we got to use Polaris Lounge at IAH. On time and terrific trip.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,723 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

IAH - HND

Outstanding service on board. Loved that we got to use Polaris Lounge at IAH. On time and terrific trip.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Philadelphia is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Shanghai from Philadelphia. Booking flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Shanghai should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Shanghai from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai?

    Departing from Philadelphia to Shanghai will take you 21h 20m. There are 7404 mi between Philadelphia and Shanghai. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Philadelphia to Shanghai is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $512 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $982 and $982 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Philadelphia to Shanghai for 68% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $480 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $498 and United Airlines from $508 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai (average of $463). Flying from Philadelphia to Shanghai in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,646). 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 5 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$512Average$1,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$1,202Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,512Average$1,619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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