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$558 Cheap Flights from Chicago (CHI) to Shanghai (SHA)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Shanghai (CHI-SHA)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $558 for one-way flights and $1,084 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20
ORD
Chicago
SHA
Shanghai
$1,084 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$1,084
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Tue, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 15
ORD
Chicago
SHA
Shanghai
$1,087 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,087
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Nov 12
MDW
Chicago
SHA
Shanghai
$1,119 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,119
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 15
ORD
Chicago
SHA
Shanghai
$1,177 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,177
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Alternative airports near Shanghai
Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.
Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Shanghai (SHA)
February is typically the cheapest month to fly
From $974 - $1,204 per traveler.
Travel information
Origin airport | O'Hare Intl. |
|---|---|
Destination airport | Hongqiao Intl. |
Airlines serving | Air Canada, Air China, Air France, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Delta, Emirates, Finnair, Japan Airlines, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United |
Roundtrip price | $1,083 |
Distance | 7049 mi |
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Chicago to Shanghai Flights
The cheapest times to fly from Chicago to Shanghai
On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Chicago to Shanghai are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Chicago to Shanghai with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.
The best time to book a flight from Chicago to Shanghai
Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Chicago to Shanghai: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.
How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Chicago to Shanghai
Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Chicago to Shanghai in 2026. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $558 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.
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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.
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