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$509+ 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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SHA
Dec 12 — Dec 191
Fri 12/12
Fri 12/19
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 November 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:00 amPHL - PVG
1 stop20h 20mDelta
Mon 12/225:30 pmPVG - PHL
1 stop18h 47mDelta
Deal found 11/12$1,004
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/287:10 amPHL - PVG
2 stops43h 40mDelta
Mon 12/228:15 pmPVG - PHL
2 stops26h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/12$1,008
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/256:00 amPHL - PVG
1 stop20h 20mDelta
Mon 12/15:30 pmPVG - PHL
1 stop36h 02mDelta
Deal found 11/12$1,009
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/186:00 amPHL - PVG
1 stop20h 20mDelta
Mon 12/295:30 pmPVG - PHL
1 stop18h 47mDelta
Deal found 11/12$1,090
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/277:30 pmPHL - PVG
1 stop30h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 12/2211:35 pmPVG - PHL
1 stop46h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/10$1,125
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/277:30 pmPHL - PVG
1 stop30h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 12/2011:35 pmPVG - PHL
1 stop46h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/10$1,163
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Fri 11/286:00 amPHL - PVG
1 stop20h 20mDelta
Sat 12/205:30 pmPVG - PHL
1 stop18h 47mDelta
Deal found 11/11$1,176
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Thu 11/276:00 amPHL - PVG
2 stops23h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/211:30 pmPVG - PHL
1 stop30h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/10$1,191
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Sun 12/2811:35 amPHL - PVG
2 stops39h 15mDelta
Thu 1/158:15 pmPVG - PHL
2 stops41h 08mDelta
Deal found 11/11$1,196
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/297:30 pmPHL - PVG
1 stop30h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 12/2211:35 pmPVG - PHL
1 stop46h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/10$1,235
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/253:00 pmPHL - SHA
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/19:30 pmSHA - PHL
2 stops49h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,289
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:30 amPHL - SHA
2 stops36h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 1/1810:30 pmSHA - PHL
2 stops37h 56mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/11$1,911

Cheap 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 November 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,004
(Delta)

One-way from

$509
(United Airlines)

Popular in

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September

Average price

$1,305
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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 November 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai that are best for you.

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PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/2

5:30 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$1,004

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/22

5:30 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop18h 47m

$1,004

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sat 1/31

6:30 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/21

8:55 pm-10:24 am

2 stops26h 29m

$1,008

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 3/2

8:02 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops33h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/16

1:30 pm-12:26 am

2 stops22h 56m

$1,008

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sat 12/6

12:22 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops38h 28m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/14

5:30 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$1,008

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sat 2/14

6:20 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/8

1:30 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop20h 08m

$1,013

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 2/26

12:55 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/2

1:30 pm-10:24 am

2 stops33h 54m

$1,022

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Sun 2/15

1:38 pm-11:45 am

2 stops33h 07m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/8

1:10 pm-6:40 am

2 stops30h 30m

$1,115

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 3/4

5:10 pm-11:35 am

2 stops29h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/11

2:45 pm-8:39 am

2 stops29h 54m

$1,170

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 3/3

4:18 pm-11:35 am

2 stops30h 17m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/17

8:30 am-11:49 pm

2 stops27h 19m

$1,170

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai is 19 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai (average of $470). Flying from Philadelphia to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of $930). 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 PHL to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 November 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Philadelphia to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

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 November 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, Delta, and United 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
8.4
Very good
1,003 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,003 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,003 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,003 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,015 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,003 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,003 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,513 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,003 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julie,Sep 2025

CGK - HND

Flight attendants are nice, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend to flight with this airline.

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 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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $957 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $982 and $1,021 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Philadelphia to Shanghai for 34% 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 $509 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $509 and Japan Airlines from $574 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai (average of $470). Flying from Philadelphia to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of $930). 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 November 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$957Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$982Average$1,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,021Average$1,660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,250Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ANACheapest$1,258Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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