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$488+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SHA
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Shanghai are usually found in February or April, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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 May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,067
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$488
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,702
From Philadelphia to Shanghai
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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 1, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sun 5/117:45 amPHL - PVG
2 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/44:25 pmPVG - PHL
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,067
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/263:20 pmPHL - PVG
2 stops34h 45mAir Canada
Wed 12/105:50 pmPVG - PHL
2 stops34h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$1,118
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/268:30 pmPHL - PVG
1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 12/1011:45 pmPVG - PHL
1 stop46h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,129
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:38 amPHL - PVG
1 stop20h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/305:00 pmPVG - PHL
1 stop18h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/266:30 amPHL - PVG
1 stop23h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/101:30 pmPVG - PHL
2 stops21h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/156:40 pmPHL - PVG
2 stops33h 15mDelta
Mon 12/15:30 pmPVG - PHL
1 stop28h 09mDelta
Deal found 4/30$1,265
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/76:30 pmPHL - PVG
1 stop25h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 6/511:00 amPVG - PHL
1 stop41h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,274
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3010:48 amPHL - SHA
2 stops37h 17mCathay Pacific
Mon 5/2610:30 pmSHA - PHL
2 stops33h 12mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$1,298
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1212:23 pmPHL - SHA
3 stops34h 32mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/2311:30 amSHA - PHL
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,345
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/78:30 amPHL - PVG
2 stops26h 20mAir China
Mon 5/266:50 pmPVG - PHL
2 stops40h 39mAir China
Deal found 4/30$1,367
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/78:30 amPHL - SHA
2 stops43h 30mAir China
Tue 5/277:55 amSHA - PHL
2 stops27h 34mAir China
Deal found 4/30$1,367
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/210:48 amPHL - PVG
2 stops37h 22mCathay Pacific
Tue 5/278:35 amPVG - PHL
2 stops23h 07mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/30$1,386

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

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Philadelphia

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Shanghai

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Price

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 5/11

7:45 am-3:00 pm

2 stops43h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/4

4:25 pm-6:30 am

2 stops26h 05m

$1,067

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 8/26

3:20 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops34h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/10

5:50 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$1,118

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 8/26

8:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/10

11:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop46h 15m

$1,129

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 9/1

6:38 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/30

5:00 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop18h 54m

$1,249

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 8/26

6:30 am-5:45 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/10

1:30 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops21h 02m

$1,254

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 5/13

6:30 pm-7:55 am

1 stop25h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/5

11:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop41h 20m

$1,274

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Mon 5/12

12:23 pm-10:55 am

3 stops34h 32m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/23

11:30 am-6:30 am

2 stops31h 00m

$1,345

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Mon 5/5

9:40 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops59h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/7

10:30 pm-12:59 am

2 stops38h 29m

$1,352

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Wed 5/7

8:30 am-4:00 pm

2 stops43h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/27

7:55 am-11:29 pm

2 stops27h 34m

$1,367

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 10/12

3:10 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/19

5:30 pm-5:46 am

2 stops24h 16m

$1,396

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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

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 April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai is 13 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from Philadelphia to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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 PVG?

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 May 1, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Philadelphia to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

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 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, Japan Airlines and ANA 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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
781 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to Shanghai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Philadelphia to Shanghai is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,118 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and American Airlines, starting at $1,129 and $1,249 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Philadelphia to Shanghai for 29% 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 $695 and Air Canada from $787 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 $1,167). Flying from Philadelphia to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$957Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$980Average$1,607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,252Average$1,743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,307Average$1,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ANACheapest$1,314Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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