Shanghai to Chicago flights

Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Shanghai to Chicago is €507 (checked on 1 Nov 2026).

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Lowest observed

€507Checked on 1 Nov 2026

Cheapest month

December 2026

Last checked

1 Nov 2026

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Lowest observed

4 Dec 2026

2 stops · One way

Cheapest observed day · Last checked: 1 Nov 2026

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Lowest observed: €507, departing 4 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 1 Nov 2026)One-way fareCheck live prices for this route
Airlines seen: United Airlines, Air Canada, ANA, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Korean Air
Non-stop: Yes

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The lowest fare Routavio's own searches returned is €507, seen on 1 Nov 2026. December 2026 is the cheapest month in our observations, at €507. These are prices Routavio's searches returned on the dates shown, not quotes; run a live search for today's fare.

Shanghai → ChicagoFri 4 Dec 2026 · €507Last checked: 1 Nov 2026

About this route

Explore the fares we observed from Shanghai to Chicago. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.

Route distance: 11,357 km
Alternative airports: SHA, CGX, DPA, MDW, PWK, RFD

Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with United Airlines, American Airlines. Check current timetables.

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Airport to city: straight-line distance

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.
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.

Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.

Frequently asked

How much is a flight from Shanghai to Chicago?

The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €507, found on 1 Nov 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.

When is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chicago?

In our observations December 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at €507.

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Chicago?

Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with United Airlines, American Airlines.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Chicago?

Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: United Airlines, Air Canada, ANA, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Korean Air.

How long does the flight from Shanghai to Chicago take?

Across the 25 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 43h 07m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.

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