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Cheapest one-way

$ 587
China Eastern Airlines Wed, Oct 7

43% below next 30d avg. ($1,029)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 973
Etihad Airways Wed, Oct 14

When to travel

November Cheapest month
July Peak month

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $587 , travelers can expect an average price of $1,029 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $973 . You can arrive at any of the following airports in Chicago: O'Hare International Airport (ORD) , Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) . Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to O'Hare International Airport (PVG-ORD) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 1d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Shanghai to Chicago over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $587 and round-trip from $973. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • PVG 7:25 PM
        33h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:40 PM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Wed, Oct 14 | Etihad Airways
        ORD 9:10 PM
        23h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:05 AM
        Chicago - Shanghai | Tue, Oct 20 | Etihad Airways
        $973 $1,293
        25% off
        25% off
        $1,293 $973
      • PVG 5:35 PM
        35h 2m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:37 PM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Sun, Nov 8 | Air Canada
        ORD 3:30 PM
        34h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 4:00 PM
        Chicago - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 15 | Air Canada
        $1,010 $1,293
        22% off
        22% off
        $1,293 $1,010
      • PVG 5:35 PM
        34h 2m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:37 PM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Wed, Oct 28 | Air Canada
        ORD 3:30 PM
        34h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 4:00 PM
        Chicago - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 1 | Air Canada
        $1,042 $1,293
        19% off
        19% off
        $1,293 $1,042
      • PVG 7:25 PM
        26h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:35 AM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Wed, Oct 21 | Etihad Airways
        ORD 2:10 PM
        30h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 9:15 AM
        Chicago - Shanghai | Wed, Oct 28 | Etihad Airways
        $1,054
        18% off
        $1,293 $1,054
      • PVG 3:55 PM
        35h 48m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:43 PM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Mon, Oct 12 | Air Canada
        ORD 3:40 PM
        33h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 2:05 PM
        Chicago - Shanghai | Fri, Oct 16 | Air Canada
        $1,064
        18% off
        $1,293 $1,064
      • PVG 3:55 PM
        35h 48m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:43 PM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Fri, Oct 9 | Air Canada
        ORD 3:40 PM
        33h 25m
        1 stop
        PVG 2:05 PM
        Chicago - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 15 | Air Canada
        $1,064
        18% off
        $1,293 $1,064
      • PVG 6:15 PM
        27h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 7:55 AM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Fri, Nov 6 | Etihad Airways
        ORD 1:10 PM
        30h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 9:15 AM
        Chicago - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 9 | Etihad Airways
        $1,078
        17% off
        $1,293 $1,078
      • PVG 6:55 PM
        26h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:35 AM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Tue, Oct 6 | Etihad Airways
        ORD 2:00 PM
        30h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 9:55 AM
        Chicago - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 12 | Etihad Airways
        $1,079
        17% off
        $1,293 $1,079
      • PVG 5:35 PM
        35h 2m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:37 PM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Mon, Nov 9 | Air Canada
        ORD 3:30 PM
        34h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 4:00 PM
        Chicago - Shanghai | Mon, Nov 16 | Air Canada
        $1,081
        16% off
        $1,293 $1,081
      • PVG 7:25 PM
        26h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:35 AM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Thu, Oct 15 | Etihad Airways
        ORD 8:25 PM
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:05 AM
        Chicago - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 19 | Etihad Airways
        $1,086
        16% off
        $1,293 $1,086
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
        CHI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 4:00 PM
        Chicago - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
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      • PVG 1:10 PM
        23h 37m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:47 PM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Wed, Oct 7 | China Eastern Airlines
        $587 $734
        20% off
        20% off
        $734 $587
      • PVG 1:10 PM
        37h 28m
        1 stop
        ORD 1:38 PM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Tue, Oct 20 | China Eastern Airlines
        $595 $734
        19% off
        19% off
        $734 $595
      • PVG 1:10 PM
        23h 37m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:47 PM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Thu, Oct 8 | China Eastern Airlines
        $595 $734
        19% off
        19% off
        $734 $595
      • PVG 1:10 PM
        23h 37m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:47 PM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Thu, Oct 22 | China Eastern Airlines
        $595
        19% off
        $734 $595
      • PVG 1:10 PM
        22h 22m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:32 PM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Thu, Nov 5 | China Eastern Airlines
        $599
        18% off
        $734 $599
      • PVG 5:30 PM
        25h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:40 AM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Thu, Oct 22 | Delta Air Lines
        $611
        17% off
        $734 $611
      • PVG 1:10 PM
        23h 37m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:47 PM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Tue, Oct 13 | China Eastern Airlines
        $616
        16% off
        $734 $616
      • PVG 1:10 PM
        23h 37m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:47 PM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Fri, Oct 9 | China Eastern Airlines
        $616
        16% off
        $734 $616
      • PVG 1:10 PM
        23h 37m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:47 PM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Wed, Oct 28 | China Eastern Airlines
        $616
        16% off
        $734 $616
      • PVG 1:10 PM
        23h 37m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:47 PM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Fri, Oct 30 | China Eastern Airlines
        $616
        16% off
        $734 $616
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        Shanghai - Chicago | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Shanghai to Chicago flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Chicago are United Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, among 8 carriers on this route. China Eastern Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Chicago according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Chicago

The distance between Shanghai and Chicago is approximately 11,373.9 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price $587
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $973
Off-season for travel November
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 11,373.9 km
Popular airline United Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Chicago route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Shanghai to Chicago

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai to Chicago?

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Chicago purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Chicago is September, with an average price of $731; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to $1,211.

$1,211
$971
$731
$491
  • $731
    Sep
  • $790
    Oct
  • $1,093
    Nov
  • $844
    Dec
  • $1,122
    Jan
  • $780
    Feb
  • $857
    Mar
  • $930
    Apr
  • $935
    May
  • $982
    Jun
  • $1,171
    Jul
  • $1,211
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, China Eastern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $587 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to ORD on Wed, Oct 7), while Etihad Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $973 departing on Wed, Oct 14 and returning on Tue, Oct 20.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Chicago with the following airlines, including: Spring Airlines China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • 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.
  • 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, Oct 7, with one-way flights priced at just $587.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern 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.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Chicago is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Chicago on September 29, 2026 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at $699.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Chicago: O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to O'Hare International Airport (PVG-ORD) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Chicago and Shanghai is 14h.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Shanghai to Chicago is $1,029. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Shanghai and Chicago, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Spring Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Shanghai to Chicago. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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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.