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$432+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Shanghai

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ORD — SHA
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Shanghai

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 November 20, 2024.

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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 November 20, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/289:08 pmORD - PVG
1 stop30h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/72:20 amPVG - ORD
2 stops42h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,116
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/410:20 amORD - PVG
1 stop19h 20mJapan Airlines
Wed 12/188:50 amPVG - ORD
1 stop36h 35mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,124
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/310:20 amORD - SHA
1 stop35h 25mJapan Airlines
Tue 12/101:10 pmSHA - ORD
1 stop32h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,125
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/198:10 pmORD - SHA
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/88:55 amSHA - ORD
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,126
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/35:00 pmORD - PVG
1 stop26h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 12/1110:55 amPVG - ORD
1 stop45h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,131
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 11/262:40 pmORD - PVG
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/58:40 amPVG - ORD
1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/20$1,133
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 11/2411:30 pmORD - PVG
1 stop28h 55mEVA Air
Mon 12/28:10 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop37h 25mEVA Air
Deal found 11/19$1,190
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/28:55 pmORD - PVG
2 stops29h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/56:10 pmPVG - ORD
2 stops20h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,194
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 11/216:05 amORD - PVG
1 stop20h 50mDelta
Thu 11/285:30 pmPVG - ORD
1 stop29h 57mDelta
Deal found 11/19$1,196
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 11/282:40 pmORD - SHA
1 stop31h 40mCathay Pacific
Fri 2/284:35 pmSHA - ORD
1 stop34h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/20$1,198
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/93:35 pmORD - SHA
2 stops29h 20mAir China
Mon 12/165:30 pmSHA - ORD
2 stops25h 31mAir China
Deal found 11/19$1,212
This ANA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 ANA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/244:25 pmORD - PVG
1 stop18h 50mANA
Wed 11/272:30 amPVG - ORD
1 stop18h 50mANA
Deal found 11/19$1,222

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/28

8:30 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/23

10:25 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$1,115

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/23

12:30 am-12:05 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/4

1:10 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,116

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/4

10:20 am-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/18

8:50 am-7:25 am

1 stop36h 35m

$1,124

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/3

10:20 am-11:45 am

1 stop35h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/10

1:10 pm-7:25 am

1 stop32h 15m

$1,125

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/15

6:30 pm-2:20 pm

3 stops29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/4

2:20 am-5:30 am

3 stops41h 10m

$1,127

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/26

7:05 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/11

11:45 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$1,129

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/23

12:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/4

7:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop38h 20m

$1,129

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/3

5:00 pm-9:10 am

1 stop26h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/11

10:55 am-6:45 pm

1 stop45h 50m

$1,131

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - PVG

ORDPVG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/7

2:40 pm-10:10 am

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/6

8:40 am-1:00 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$1,133

ChicagoShanghai

ORD - SHA

ORDSHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/29

2:40 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/10

10:30 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$1,133

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Shanghai

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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 $1,791). 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.

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 November 20, 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 November 20, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with British Airways, American Airlines 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.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,308 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,460 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
476 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

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 Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $596. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and American Airlines, 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 $1,791). 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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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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$869Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$998Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Korean AirCheapest$1,049Average$1,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$1,055Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$1,076Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,078Average$1,606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,105Average$1,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EVA AirCheapest$1,111Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,190Average$1,536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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