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$448+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Shanghai, China

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PHL — SHA
Jul 31 — Aug 71
Fri 7/31
Fri 8/7
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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 July 1, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/137:00 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/2110:00 am
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/26$1,212
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 9/78:10 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/301:40 pm
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops22h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/26$1,220
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Mon 11/97:00 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/189:40 am
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops32h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/26$1,228
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Tue 7/1410:05 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops40h 00m
Air Canada
Tue 7/216:10 pm
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops32h 37m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/28$1,251
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Wed 7/1510:05 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops40h 00m
Air Canada
Thu 7/236:10 pm
PVG
-
PHL
1 stop27h 54m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/26$1,254
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/93:25 pm
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops34h 40m
Air Canada
Mon 9/76:10 pm
PVG
-
PHL
1 stop27h 59m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/29$1,264
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 6/28$1,266
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 41m
ANA
Deal found 6/30$1,268
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Wed 9/301:24 pm
PHL
-
SHA
2 stops34h 51m
ANA
Wed 11/111:40 pm
SHA
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PHL
2 stops37h 33m
ANA
Deal found 6/29$1,299
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 9/206:25 am
PHL
-
SHA
2 stops41h 50m
ANA
Fri 10/21:35 pm
SHA
-
PHL
2 stops36h 45m
ANA
Deal found 6/26$1,394
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Fri 9/116:25 am
PHL
-
SHA
2 stops41h 50m
ANA
Tue 9/151:35 pm
SHA
-
PHL
2 stops37h 05m
ANA
Deal found 6/28$1,437
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 9/285:45 pm
PHL
-
SHA
2 stops30h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 11/104:35 pm
SHA
-
PHL
2 stops40h 41m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/29$1,473

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 July 1, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,212
(Expedia)

One-way from

$448
(oojo)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,995
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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 July 1, 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

Fri 10/30

5:25 am-5:10 pm

2 stops47h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/17

6:25 pm-12:44 pm

2 stops31h 19m

$1,190

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Sun 11/1

6:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops46h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/17

6:25 pm-12:44 pm

2 stops31h 19m

$1,190

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Sun 11/1

5:25 am-5:10 pm

2 stops46h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/15

6:25 pm-12:44 pm

2 stops31h 19m

$1,190

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Thu 11/5

8:05 am-5:10 pm

2 stops44h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/17

6:25 pm-12:44 pm

2 stops31h 19m

$1,340

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 9/24

6:34 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop34h 51m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/17

1:30 pm-9:42 am

2 stops33h 12m

$1,345

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 8/16

9:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

6:50 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$1,392

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sat 8/29

6:56 pm-5:45 pm

3 stops58h 49m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/10

8:10 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops30h 30m

$1,418

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sat 8/15

9:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/9

6:50 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$1,432

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sat 8/8

9:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/9

6:50 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$1,432

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 8/11

6:56 pm-5:25 pm

3 stops34h 29m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/7

8:10 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$1,436

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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 July 1, 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
1,260 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

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
1,260 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,260 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

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
8,452 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,260 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

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
9,920 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,260 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

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
11,768 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,260 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

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 30h 50m. 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 July 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$512Average$1,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$1,202Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,512Average$1,619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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