Shanghai

$605+ 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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SHA
Jun 20 — Jun 271
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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 May 21, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/47:05 am
PHL
-
PVG
1 stop23h 50m
Delta
Sat 11/2810:00 am
PVG
-
PHL
1 stop22h 24m
Delta
Deal found 5/20$1,184
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/107:05 am
PHL
-
PVG
1 stop24h 45m
Delta
Thu 9/249:55 am
PVG
-
PHL
1 stop25h 05m
Delta
Deal found 5/19$1,194
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/201:24 pm
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops23h 21m
ANA
Mon 11/162:35 am
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops22h 50m
ANA
Deal found 5/17$1,264
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/266:00 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/122:00 pm
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops23h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/21$1,270
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/217:00 pm
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops28h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 10/128:35 am
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops27h 07m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/17$1,281
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/218:30 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops28h 15m
ANA
Mon 10/128:25 am
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops45h 29m
ANA
Deal found 5/20$1,298
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/11:00 pm
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops23h 15m
ANA
Sun 11/152:35 am
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops22h 50m
ANA
Deal found 5/18$1,309
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/107:00 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/1710:00 am
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,313
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/301:24 pm
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops23h 21m
ANA
Thu 10/88:25 am
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops24h 50m
ANA
Deal found 5/17$1,319
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/297:20 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/1311:10 am
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,321
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/281:35 pm
PHL
-
SHA
2 stops34h 40m
ANA
Sun 9/131:35 pm
SHA
-
PHL
2 stops37h 05m
ANA
Deal found 5/20$1,348
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/296:00 am
PHL
-
SHA
2 stops42h 15m
ANA
Tue 9/11:35 pm
SHA
-
PHL
2 stops43h 52m
ANA
Deal found 5/19$1,437

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 May 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,184
(Delta)

One-way from

$605
(Travelocity)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,293
From Philadelphia to Shanghai
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($257 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 May 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Fri 11/6

6:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/28

10:00 am-7:24 pm

1 stop22h 24m

$1,184

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 11/1

6:40 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/15

7:35 pm-5:41 am

2 stops23h 06m

$1,189

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 11/4

7:15 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/28

10:00 am-7:24 pm

1 stop22h 24m

$1,189

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Fri 11/6

7:05 am-7:55 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/14

10:00 am-11:02 pm

1 stop26h 02m

$1,194

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Mon 6/29

6:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops42h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/3

1:35 pm-5:54 pm

2 stops40h 19m

$1,487

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Fri 7/3

6:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops42h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/1

1:35 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops37h 05m

$1,488

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Sat 7/4

6:10 am-12:15 pm

2 stops42h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/3

1:35 pm-9:27 pm

2 stops43h 52m

$1,522

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 8/30

8:12 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops35h 38m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/13

9:55 am-11:00 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$1,546
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Fri 9/4

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/20

9:55 am-4:17 pm

1 stop18h 22m

$1,592

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sat 9/26

6:10 am-5:45 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/10

8:10 pm-3:47 pm

3 stops31h 37m

$1,596

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Deals found on 5/21

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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 May 21, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 20h 45m. 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 67% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 May 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$512Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,301Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,534Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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