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$985+ Cheap flights from Midway (MDW) to Shanghai, China

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 12/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MDW — SHA
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Midway (MDW) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

Round-trip from

$2,376
(Delta)

One-way from

$985
(Kiwi.com)
From Chicago Midway to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Midway to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Midway to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Thu 12/195:03 pmMDW - PVG
2 stops33h 52mDelta
Thu 12/267:05 pmPVG - MDW
2 stops28h 18mDelta
Deal found 12/18$3,259
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/225:03 pmMDW - PVG
2 stops26h 42mKorean Air
Tue 12/242:00 pmPVG - MDW
2 stops22h 06mKorean Air
Deal found 12/18$8,812
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/235:03 pmMDW - SHA
2 stops34h 07mKorean Air
Fri 1/38:00 amSHA - MDW
2 stops28h 06mKorean Air
Deal found 12/18$19,532

Find flights from Midway to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Midway to Shanghai 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 December 19, 2024.

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ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/16

6:45 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops31h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/4

5:30 pm-8:36 am

2 stops28h 06m

$2,174

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/2

5:07 pm-9:25 am

2 stops26h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/9

10:05 pm-4:21 pm

2 stops32h 16m

$5,735

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/3

9:20 am-8:10 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/10

11:10 am-9:47 pm

2 stops23h 37m

$6,004

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - SHA

MDWSHA

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/23

5:03 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops34h 07m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/3

8:00 am-10:06 pm

2 stops28h 06m

$19,532

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/26

10:44 am-5:45 pm

2 stops41h 01m

$985

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/25

9:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop39h 50m

$1,170

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - SHA

MDWSHA

Chicago Midway

Sun 12/22

8:41 pm-5:10 pm

3 stops54h 29m

$1,798

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Sat 12/28

11:48 am-9:25 am

2 stops31h 37m

$5,304

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - PVG

MDWPVG

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/20

6:00 am-1:55 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$12,045

ChicagoShanghai

MDW - SHA

MDWSHA

Chicago Midway

Sun 12/22

5:03 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops34h 07m

$12,395

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Deals found on 12/19

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Travel insights for flights from Midway to Shanghai

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Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated December 19, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Shanghai, such as Delta and Korean Air. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,021 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,021 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,021 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,021 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,021 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Midway to Shanghai. 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 Chicago Midway Airport to Shanghai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,170. KLM flights start at $5,304 while deals on Korean Air start at $12,045 one-way.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Midway to Shanghai.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Midway to Shanghai 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 Chicago Midway Airport to Shanghai?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,193). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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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