Shanghai

$586+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SHA
Jun 14 — Jun 211
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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 May 15, 2026.

This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/99:40 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/221:40 pm
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,221
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/248:30 pm
PHL
-
PVG
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/156:40 pm
PVG
-
PHL
1 stop26h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/13$1,270
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Fri 11/276:00 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/1511:20 am
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,271
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/177:50 pm
PHL
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 12/16:10 pm
PVG
-
PHL
1 stop27h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/13$1,279
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Tue 9/88:55 pm
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops26h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 9/248:35 am
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops27h 07m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/14$1,281
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 9/218:30 pm
PHL
-
PVG
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/126:40 pm
PVG
-
PHL
1 stop26h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/14$1,291
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 8/299:00 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/1311:10 am
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,320
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Sat 9/268:20 pm
PHL
-
PVG
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1711:00 am
PVG
-
PHL
1 stop37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,325
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Sun 9/278:30 pm
PHL
-
PVG
1 stop31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/26:10 pm
PVG
-
PHL
1 stop27h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/14$1,326
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/176:10 am
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops26h 15m
ANA
Mon 11/302:35 am
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops22h 50m
ANA
Deal found 5/13$1,329
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/37:50 pm
PHL
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 11/156:10 pm
PVG
-
PHL
1 stop27h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/11$1,330
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 9/103:25 pm
PHL
-
PVG
2 stops31h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 9/248:35 am
PVG
-
PHL
2 stops33h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/13$1,331

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 15, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,221
(Korean Air)

One-way from

$586
(Kiwi.com)

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. 10% potential increase in price ($179 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($70 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 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Tue 9/8

5:45 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/22

4:50 pm-7:05 am

2 stops50h 15m

$1,402
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 9/9

6:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/22

12:10 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop20h 52m

$1,491

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Sat 8/29

7:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/26

1:20 pm-12:19 am

2 stops46h 59m

$1,535

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 6/8

6:45 pm-7:55 am

1 stop25h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/26

11:00 am-11:12 am

2 stops36h 12m

$1,576

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 6/14

10:10 pm-7:55 am

1 stop21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/8

11:00 am-4:40 pm

1 stop41h 40m

$1,585

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 6/17

10:20 pm-7:55 am

2 stops45h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/11

11:00 am-4:40 pm

1 stop41h 40m

$1,621

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 6/18

7:20 pm-7:55 am

1 stop24h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/6

11:00 am-4:40 pm

1 stop41h 40m

$1,635

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 6/16

3:28 pm-7:55 am

2 stops28h 27m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/11

11:00 am-11:07 am

2 stops36h 07m

$1,713

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 6/15

10:20 pm-7:55 am

2 stops45h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

11:00 am-4:40 pm

1 stop41h 40m

$1,721

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 6/10

5:35 pm-9:25 am

2 stops27h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/25

9:30 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops36h 52m

$1,756

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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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 15, 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

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

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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 23h 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 66% 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 $498 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 $1,646). 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 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 May 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$512Average$1,378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,301Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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