Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Chicago from $444

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chicago (SHA-CHI)?

  Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $444 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to ORD on Wed, Feb 18), while American Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $857 departing on Mon, Feb 16 and returning on Thu, Feb 19.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Chicago?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Chicago with the following airlines, including: Cathay Pacific China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Chicago?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Shanghai to Chicago?

  To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Chicago, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Feb 18, with one-way flights priced at just $444.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chicago travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Chicago (CHI) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Chicago is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Chicago on?

  After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Chicago on February 16, 2026 with American Airlines, with prices starting at $444.

• Which airports can I fly to for Chicago from Shanghai?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chicago, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to O'Hare International Airport (PVG-ORD) is by far the most common option on this route: O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Midway International Airport (MDW) Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Chicago?

  The time difference between Chicago and Shanghai is 14h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Shanghai to Chicago?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.