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$509+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SHA
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:31 amPHL - PVG
2 stops47h 59mJapan Airlines
Tue 1/206:40 pmPVG - PHL
2 stops31h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,284
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sun 12/286:10 amPHL - SHA
2 stops41h 15mANA
Tue 1/201:40 pmSHA - PHL
2 stops35h 27mANA
Deal found 12/11$1,331
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sun 12/286:10 amPHL - PVG
2 stops41h 10mANA
Mon 1/192:35 amPVG - PHL
2 stops32h 01mANA
Deal found 12/11$1,342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sun 12/289:15 pmPHL - PVG
1 stop30h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/206:25 pmPVG - PHL
1 stop27h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/269:15 pmPHL - PVG
1 stop30h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/206:25 pmPVG - PHL
1 stop27h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,448
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 12/1312:22 pmPHL - PVG
2 stops38h 28mDelta
Sat 12/276:00 pmPVG - PHL
2 stops29h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/11$1,452
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/242:30 pmPHL - PVG
1 stop36h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/206:25 pmPVG - PHL
1 stop18h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,485
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/116:30 amPHL - PVG
2 stops23h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/201:30 pmPVG - PHL
3 stops42h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,509
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/101:15 pmPHL - PVG
3 stops40h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/181:30 pmPVG - PHL
2 stops37h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,563
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/1011:46 amPHL - PVG
2 stops39h 04mDelta
Wed 2/185:30 pmPVG - PHL
1 stop18h 43mDelta
Deal found 12/10$1,574
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/158:05 pmPHL - PVG
2 stops57h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/221:30 pmPVG - PHL
3 stops38h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,588
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/268:27 amPHL - SHA
2 stops38h 58mANA
Tue 1/201:40 pmSHA - PHL
2 stops35h 27mANA
Deal found 12/11$1,648

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$996
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$509
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,445
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai that are best for you.

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PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/1

5:30 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop18h 43m

$1,004

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/28

5:30 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop18h 43m

$1,004

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 2/1

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/18

5:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$1,004

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 2/1

8:35 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/8

8:55 pm-10:14 am

2 stops25h 19m

$1,008

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 2/19

8:02 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops33h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/23

1:30 pm-10:24 am

2 stops33h 54m

$1,008

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 1/19

6:37 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/29

8:15 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops30h 07m

$1,008

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sun 1/18

5:40 am-6:00 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/4

6:00 pm-8:50 am

2 stops27h 50m

$1,008

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Mon 1/19

6:15 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/28

1:10 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$1,036

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Sun 1/25

6:30 am-12:25 pm

2 stops40h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/1

1:40 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops44h 56m

$1,233

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Wed 1/7

1:10 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/14

1:40 pm-12:07 pm

2 stops35h 27m

$1,283

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai is 23 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai (average of $473). Flying from Philadelphia to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of $930). 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 PHL to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Philadelphia to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

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 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Philadelphia to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,571 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai?

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Philadelphia is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Shanghai from Philadelphia. Booking flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Shanghai should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Shanghai from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai?

    Departing from Philadelphia to Shanghai will take you 20h 20m. There are 7404 mi between Philadelphia and Shanghai. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to Shanghai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Philadelphia to Shanghai is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $512 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $957 and $982 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Philadelphia to Shanghai for 64% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $480 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $488 and United Airlines from $508 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai (average of $473). Flying from Philadelphia to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of $930). 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 Philadelphia to Shanghai

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$957Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$982Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,250Average$1,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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