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$476+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Illinois

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — ORD
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$1,076
(IEagle)

One-way from

$476
(Mytrip)
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1511:10 amPVG - ORD
1 stop35h 30mKorean Air
Tue 4/2212:20 pmORD - PVG
1 stop18h 50mKorean Air
Deal found 4/1$1,076
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1511:10 amPVG - ORD
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/229:38 pmORD - PVG
2 stops33h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,083
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/101:55 amPVG - ORD
1 stop25h 00mLufthansa
Sun 5/185:50 pmORD - PVG
1 stop33h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 4/1$1,100
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/155:00 pmPVG - ORD
2 stops19h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/225:00 amORD - PVG
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,116
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1110:50 amSHA - ORD
2 stops32h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/186:59 pmORD - SHA
2 stops27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,147
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/89:30 amPVG - ORD
2 stops41h 15mAustrian Airlines
Tue 8/124:20 pmORD - PVG
1 stop24h 40mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,149
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1911:45 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 1/56:55 pmORD - PVG
1 stop29h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,167
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2111:40 amPVG - ORD
2 stops64h 25mSWISS
Mon 1/57:05 pmORD - PVG
1 stop23h 20mSWISS
Deal found 4/1$1,168
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/58:35 amPVG - ORD
1 stop18h 50mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/13:40 pmORD - PVG
1 stop32h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/1$1,171
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/151:20 pmSHA - ORD
1 stop38h 05mCathay Pacific
Tue 4/224:00 pmORD - SHA
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/1$1,186
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/25:30 pmPVG - ORD
2 stops20h 23mDelta
Wed 10/295:55 pmORD - PVG
2 stops32h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/1$1,195
This iWofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure iWofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/138:25 amPVG - ORD
2 stops25h 00mANA
Thu 6/1912:50 pmORD - PVG
1 stop33h 50mANA
Deal found 4/1$1,232

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Illinois that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Depart

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Price

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/15

11:10 am-9:40 am

1 stop35h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

12:20 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$1,076

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/15

11:10 am-5:45 am

2 stops31h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

9:38 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops33h 32m

$1,083

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/10

1:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

5:50 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,100

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/15

5:00 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops19h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

5:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,116

ShanghaiChicago

SHA - ORD

SHAORD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/11

10:50 am-6:42 am

2 stops32h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

6:59 pm-11:20 am

2 stops27h 21m

$1,147

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/8

9:30 am-1:45 pm

2 stops41h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

4:20 pm-6:00 am

1 stop24h 40m

$1,149

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/5

8:35 am-2:25 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

3:40 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$1,171

ShanghaiChicago

SHA - ORD

SHAORD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/15

1:20 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop38h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

4:00 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop39h 55m

$1,186

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/2

5:30 pm-12:53 am

2 stops20h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/29

5:55 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$1,195

ShanghaiChicago

PVG - ORD

PVGORD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/13

8:25 am-8:25 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/19

12:50 pm-11:40 am

1 stop33h 50m

$1,232

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Shanghai to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PVG to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

When flying from Shanghai to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Shanghai to Illinois. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Shanghai to Illinois are Air China ($531), American Airlines ($550), and Turkish Airlines ($616).

  • What are the most popular routes from Shanghai to Illinois?

    The most popular route from Shanghai to Illinois is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Shanghai Pu Dong - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Chicago Midway.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Illinois?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Shanghai to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Shanghai to Illinois

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$988Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$1,066Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,149Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$1,184Average$1,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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