Shanghai

$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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SHA
Mai 28 — Jun 41
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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 April 28, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
So 11/87:50 pm
PHL
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Qatar Airways
So 11/156:10 pm
PVG
-
PHL
1 stop27h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,192
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mi 9/99:40 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mo 9/281:40 pm
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,221
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Mi 6/1710:10 pm
PHL
-
PVG
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mi 7/811:00 am
PVG
-
PHL
1 stop37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,278
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Do 9/178:30 pm
PHL
-
PVG
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mi 12/166:10 pm
PVG
-
PHL
1 stop27h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,306
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Di 9/158:30 pm
PHL
-
PVG
1 stop38h 05m
Qatar Airways
Di 12/226:10 pm
PVG
-
PHL
1 stop27h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/24$1,308
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Mo 6/158:28 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops40h 27m
Etihad Airways
Mi 9/163:00 pm
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops39h 04m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,313
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fr 10/1612:50 pm
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Do 11/126:15 pm
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops42h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/24$1,352
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
So 9/66:00 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops30h 45m
ANA
Sa 9/121:50 am
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops24h 15m
ANA
Deal found 4/27$1,353
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
So 11/87:50 pm
PHL
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mo 11/166:10 pm
PVG
-
PHL
1 stop27h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,361
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mo 11/97:50 pm
PHL
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Qatar Airways
So 11/156:10 pm
PVG
-
PHL
1 stop27h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,362
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mi 4/296:12 am
PHL
-
SHA
2 stops42h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Do 5/2812:10 pm
SHA
-
PHL
3 stops35h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,432
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Mi 4/2912:45 pm
PHL
-
SHA
2 stops35h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Do 5/2810:30 pm
SHA
-
PHL
2 stops33h 59m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 4/24$1,784

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 April 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,278
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$635
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,467
From Philadelphia to Shanghai
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($215 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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

Mi 9/9

9:40 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mo 9/28

1:40 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$1,221

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Fr 6/12

9:50 pm-7:55 am

2 stops46h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mo 6/22

11:00 am-4:40 pm

1 stop41h 40m

$1,583

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mi 6/17

5:30 pm-7:55 am

2 stops26h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mi 7/8

11:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop41h 45m

$1,671

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mi 6/17

6:27 pm-9:25 am

2 stops26h 58m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mi 7/8

9:30 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops35h 43m

$1,756

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mo 9/7

7:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Do 9/10

3:55 pm-2:47 pm

2 stops34h 52m

$1,829
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Di 7/14

9:46 am-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 39m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Do 7/23

5:30 pm-5:29 am

1 stop23h 59m

$1,853

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mi 7/15

9:46 am-7:50 pm

2 stops22h 04m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Do 7/23

6:25 pm-6:15 am

2 stops23h 50m

$1,858

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Di 6/23

7:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Di 6/30

5:30 pm-6:07 pm

2 stops36h 37m

$1,858

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

So 7/12

6:55 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops36h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Do 7/23

6:25 pm-6:15 am

2 stops23h 50m

$1,858

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sa 6/13

6:05 am-7:50 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mi 6/24

9:55 am-7:20 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$1,908

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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 $1,450). 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 April 28, 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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai?

    Departing from Philadelphia to Shanghai will take you 26h 58m. 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 65% 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 $488 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $508 and American Airlines from $540 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 $1,450). 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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Alternative routes for Philadelphia to Shanghai

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Top 4 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Shanghai

Discover the top 4 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 April 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$512Average$1,378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,301Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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