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$655+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Shanghai, China

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ORD — SHA
ธ.ค. 27 — ม.ค. 31
ศ. 12/27
ศ. 1/3
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) 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 ธันวาคม 22, 2024.

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$1,127
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One-way from

$655
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on ธันวาคม 22, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
จ. 12/239:15 pmORD - PVG
2 stops28h 55mAmerican Airlines
ศ. 12/276:10 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop20h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
พ. 12/2510:00 pmORD - PVG
1 stop30h 45mUnited Airlines
จ. 12/301:30 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop23h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,604
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
พ. 12/254:00 pmORD - PVG
2 stops34h 55mDelta
พ. 1/87:05 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop19h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/21$1,874
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
พ. 12/2512:56 pmORD - PVG
3 stops31h 54mMultiple Airlines
ศ. 12/2711:00 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,983
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
อ. 12/242:40 pmORD - PVG
1 stop35h 35mCathay Pacific
จ. 12/302:45 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop36h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/21$2,137
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
จ. 12/237:10 amORD - PVG
2 stops28h 05mANA
พฤ. 12/262:30 amPVG - ORD
1 stop18h 50mANA
Deal found 12/21$2,195
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
อา. 12/223:55 pmORD - SHA
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
อา. 12/297:25 amSHA - ORD
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$2,233
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
จ. 12/306:29 amSTL - PVG
1 stop18h 51mDelta
ศ. 1/35:30 pmPVG - STL
1 stop18h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/22$2,344
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
พ. 12/2511:30 pmORD - SHA
1 stop27h 00mEVA Air
ศ. 12/277:40 pmSHA - ORD
1 stop37h 55mEVA Air
Deal found 12/21$2,476
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
อา. 12/223:35 pmORD - PVG
2 stops30h 30mEVA Air
อ. 12/311:15 pmPVG - ORD
2 stops29h 48mEVA Air
Deal found 12/21$2,826
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
อา. 12/225:03 pmMDW - PVG
2 stops32h 17mDelta
อา. 12/297:05 pmPVG - MDW
2 stops27h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/21$2,908
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
จ. 12/237:10 amORD - SHA
2 stops39h 15mANA
จ. 12/301:40 pmSHA - ORD
2 stops29h 23mANA
Deal found 12/21$2,927

Find flights from Illinois to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 ธันวาคม 22, 2024.

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ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ส. 1/11

11:55 am-5:10 pm

1 stop39h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

พฤ. 2/20

11:00 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$1,127

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

จ. 1/20

11:30 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

จ. 1/27

8:10 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop37h 25m

$1,128

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ศ. 3/14

7:50 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

อา. 3/23

11:45 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$1,129

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

จ. 1/27

2:40 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

จ. 2/10

10:30 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$1,129

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

อ. 2/4

2:40 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

พ. 2/12

8:40 am-1:00 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$1,130

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

อ. 2/4

11:25 am-12:35 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

อ. 2/11

2:00 pm-8:40 am

1 stop32h 40m

$1,131

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

อ. 3/4

3:40 pm-11:00 am

2 stops29h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

อ. 3/25

1:40 pm-5:11 am

2 stops28h 31m

$1,137

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

จ. 1/27

1:55 pm-11:55 am

2 stops32h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ศ. 2/7

8:55 am-5:54 am

2 stops34h 59m

$1,139

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ศ. 1/31

9:00 am-11:20 pm

2 stops48h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ศ. 2/7

4:30 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$1,148

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

พ. 1/22

7:18 am-12:05 pm

2 stops38h 47m

Shanghai Pu Dong

พฤ. 2/13

1:25 pm-7:38 pm

2 stops20h 13m

$1,175

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Illinois to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,839). 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 IL to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated ธันวาคม 22, 2024.

When flying from Illinois to Shanghai, 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 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 ธันวาคม 22, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, ANA and Delta from Illinois to Shanghai have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,265 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,265 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,265 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,025 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,265 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,265 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,265 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
474 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,265 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Japan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $655. However, be on the lookout for offers from Korean Air and ANA, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Shanghai for a low price.

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

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Lambert-St Louis - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl when deciding on the best route from Illinois to Shanghai.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Illinois to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,839). 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 10 airlines flying from Illinois to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Shanghai. 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 ธันวาคม 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$869Average$1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$998Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Korean AirCheapest$1,049Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$1,055Average$1,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,071Average$1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$1,076Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,105Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EVA AirCheapest$1,111Average$1,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,189Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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