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$613 Find cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai departing on 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai (ORD-SHA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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12:30 am - 12:05 pmORD-PVG
22h 35m1 stop
1:10 pm - 8:45 pmPVG-ORD
20h 35m1 stop
$1,110EVA Air
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Sun, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 23
12:30 am - 6:25 pmORD-PVG
28h 55m1 stop
8:05 pm - 8:45 pmPVG-ORD
37h 40m1 stop
$1,142
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Sun, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 13
7:10 am - 6:45 pmORD-PVG
21h 35m2 stops
8:25 pm - 8:30 amPVG-ORD
26h 05m2 stops
$1,194United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 26
11:25 am - 4:45 pmORD-PVG
40h 20m1 stop
10:25 pm - 9:40 amPVG-ORD
24h 15m1 stop
$1,195Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Sep 18 - Wed, Oct 16
9:31 pm - 5:45 pmORD-PVG
31h 14m1 stop
5:25 pm - 11:05 pmPVG-ORD
18h 40m1 stop
$1,199United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 4
7:40 pm - 4:30 pmORD-PVG
31h 50m1 stop
12:35 am - 2:50 pmPVG-ORD
27h 15m1 stop
$1,204Qatar Airways
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Sun, Aug 25 - Sat, Sep 21
7:40 pm - 4:30 pmORD-PVG
31h 50m1 stop
12:35 am - 2:50 pmPVG-ORD
27h 15m1 stop
$1,226Qatar Airways
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Tue, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 21
8:20 pm - 5:10 pmORD-PVG
30h 50m1 stop
10:50 pm - 10:10 amPVG-ORD
25h 20m1 stop
$1,259Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 29
4:05 pm - 12:05 pmORD-SHA
31h 00m1 stop
1:35 pm - 2:00 pmSHA-ORD
37h 25m1 stop
$1,282Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Sep 24 - Tue, Mar 11
4:05 pm - 12:05 pmORD-SHA
31h 00m1 stop
1:20 pm - 2:25 pmSHA-ORD
38h 05m1 stop
$1,296Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 21

Flights from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Shanghai on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai is February, where tickets cost $1,197 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $2,219 and $1,913 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai were found on EVA Air ($1,110) and United Airlines ($1,194). EVA Air proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $685.

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Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Shanghai was $613 for a one-way ticket and $1,110 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Shanghai?

    A passport is required to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

    On your way to Shanghai, you’ll fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing in one of Shanghai’s 2 airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Shanghai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Shanghai from Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Taipei City is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Chicago O'Hare Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Chicago O'Hare Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Chicago O'Hare Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/25Sun
3 stops
45h 50mORD-PVG
$613
6/27Thu
2 stops
31h 16mORD-PVG
$646
9/23Mon
1 stopEVA Air
22h 35mORD-PVG
$685
8/25Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
31h 50mORD-PVG
$689
8/25Sun
1 stopEVA Air
28h 55mORD-PVG
$691
10/31Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
29h 35mORD-PVG
$704
9/29Sun
1 stopKorean Air
18h 50mORD-PVG
$856
8/25Sun
3 stopsSingapore Airlines
42h 55mORD-PVG
$886
9/27Fri
3 stopsSingapore Airlines
48h 40mORD-PVG
$1,185
6/18Tue
1 stopKorean Air
39h 35mORD-SHA
$1,840

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Last minute flights from O'Hare Intl to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/16Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
31h 50mORD-PVG
7/15Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
41h 05mPVG-ORD
$1,668
6/16Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
31h 50mORD-PVG
7/16Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
41h 05mPVG-ORD
$1,688
6/13Thu
multi-stop
31h 50mORD-PVG
6/19Wed
multi-stop
56h 05mPVG-ORD
$1,719
6/13Thu
multi-stop
31h 50mORD-PVG
6/20Thu
multi-stop
59h 45mPVG-ORD
$1,750
6/17Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
26h 00mORD-PVG
7/18Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
42h 04mPVG-ORD
$1,815
6/17Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
24h 55mORD-PVG
7/18Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
42h 04mPVG-ORD
$1,829
6/16Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
41h 20mORD-PVG
6/22Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
41h 37mPVG-ORD
$1,881
6/14Fri
multi-stopFinnair
31h 45mORD-PVG
7/17Wed
multi-stopFinnair
39h 29mPVG-ORD
$1,925
6/14Fri
multi-stopFinnair
31h 45mORD-PVG
7/15Mon
multi-stopFinnair
39h 29mPVG-ORD
$2,000
6/16Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
41h 20mORD-PVG
6/22Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
19h 41mPVG-ORD
$2,546

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