Chicago to Shanghai flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Chicago to Shanghai is €409 (checked on 26 Oct 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €409, departing 26 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 26 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 150Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- American Airlines, ANA, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Chicago to Shanghai. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 11,357 km
- Alternative airports
- CGX, DPA, MDW, PWK, RFD, SHA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with American Airlines, United Airlines. Check current timetables.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 14 km.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 25 km.
- Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 126 km.
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Chicago to Shanghai: November 2026, from €409 (checked 26 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €409 | 15 |
| December 2026 | €441 | 29 |
| January 2027 | €440 | 31 |
| February 2027 | €410 | 27 |
| March 2027 | €410 | 30 |
| April 2027 | €441 | 18 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Chicago to Shanghai: Thursday, from €409 (checked 26 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €410 | 20 |
| Tuesday | €441 | 22 |
| Wednesday | €410 | 21 |
| Thursday | €409 | 22 |
| Friday | €409 | 22 |
| Saturday | €485 | 21 |
| Sunday | €441 | 22 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Chicago to Shanghai by days until departure (8 to 30 days): €409 (checked 26 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 8 to 30 days | €409 | 15 |
| 31 to 60 days | €441 | 28 |
| 61 days or more | €410 | 107 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Chicago to Shanghai: Cathay Pacific, from €470 (checked 26 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific | €470Jan 14, 2027 | 5 |
| Korean Air | €502Jan 11, 2027 | 5 |
| ANA | €520Jan 11, 2027 | 5 |
| American Airlines | €592Nov 26, 2026 | 3 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Chicago to Shanghai?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €409, found on 26 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Shanghai?
Cheapest month from Chicago to Shanghai: November 2026, from €409 (checked 26 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Shanghai?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with American Airlines, United Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Shanghai?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: American Airlines, ANA, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Chicago to Shanghai?
Cheapest day of the week from Chicago to Shanghai: Thursday, from €409 (checked 26 Oct 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Chicago to Shanghai?
Cheapest airline from Chicago to Shanghai: Cathay Pacific, from €470 (checked 26 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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