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$492+ 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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SHA
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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The best prices from Philadelphia to Shanghai are usually found in October or August, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 18, 2024.

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$1,020
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One-way from

$492
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$1,744
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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 18, 2024.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/249:00 amPHL - PVG
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1111:35 amPVG - PHL
2 stops24h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,801
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/276:35 amPHL - PVG
2 stops29h 40mANA
Tue 1/79:30 pmPVG - PHL
2 stops33h 51mANA
Deal found 12/17$2,060
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/236:47 pmPHL - PVG
2 stops33h 08mDelta
Thu 1/165:30 pmPVG - PHL
1 stop28h 18mDelta
Deal found 12/17$2,138
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/257:50 pmPHL - PVG
1 stop29h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 1/1011:45 pmPVG - PHL
1 stop29h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$2,649
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/266:40 pmPHL - PVG
1 stop25h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 1/810:55 amPVG - PHL
1 stop42h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$2,736
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/219:15 pmPHL - PVG
2 stops54h 25mJapan Airlines
Mon 1/136:35 pmPVG - PHL
2 stops33h 19mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,816
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/265:45 pmPHL - PVG
1 stop27h 20mLufthansa
Tue 1/712:00 pmPVG - PHL
1 stop41h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 12/17$3,184
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/216:15 amPHL - SHA
3 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/236:10 pmSHA - PHL
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$3,189
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/216:35 amPHL - SHA
2 stops40h 50mANA
Mon 1/131:40 pmSHA - PHL
2 stops41h 41mANA
Deal found 12/17$3,807
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/213:55 pmPHL - SHA
2 stops31h 20mChina Southern
Sun 1/198:50 pmSHA - PHL
2 stops47h 37mChina Southern
Deal found 12/17$3,963
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1910:39 amPHL - PVG
2 stops43h 26mAir France
Mon 1/1310:05 pmPVG - PHL
2 stops36h 18mAir France
Deal found 12/17$5,290
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/216:15 amPHL - SHA
3 stops40h 40mAir China
Mon 1/135:30 pmSHA - PHL
2 stops37h 51mAir China
Deal found 12/17$5,776

Find flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai within your budget

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 18, 2024.

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PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 1/27

8:33 am-5:45 pm

1 stop44h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/12

2:20 am-8:59 pm

2 stops31h 39m

$1,020

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 1/27

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/18

5:30 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$1,322

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 4/30

9:31 am-12:35 am

2 stops27h 04m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/25

1:35 am-1:51 pm

2 stops24h 16m

$1,372

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 1/13

6:40 pm-9:10 am

1 stop25h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/27

10:55 am-4:20 pm

1 stop42h 25m

$1,408

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Thu 1/23

8:33 am-5:15 pm

3 stops43h 42m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/18

6:05 pm-7:18 am

3 stops26h 13m

$1,413

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 1/28

11:10 am-5:10 pm

2 stops41h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/18

11:00 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops37h 02m

$1,418

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 5/1

6:49 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops29h 21m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/26

5:45 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops32h 31m

$1,477

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Mon 3/31

6:40 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/26

1:20 pm-2:07 pm

2 stops36h 47m

$1,477

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 1/27

11:10 am-9:55 am

2 stops33h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/15

5:55 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops42h 07m

$1,494

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 1/23

5:45 pm-10:05 am

1 stop27h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/12

12:10 am-4:00 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$1,534

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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

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 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai is 13 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai (average of $1,193). Flying from Philadelphia 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 PHL to PVG?

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 18, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Philadelphia to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

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 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with British Airways, ANA and Cathay Pacific 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.
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,018 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,606 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

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 5 different airlines.

  • 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 $1,322 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are ANA and British Airways, starting at $1,372 and $1,408 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Philadelphia to Shanghai for 22% 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 $762 on ANA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $781 and Turkish Airlines from $906 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai (average of $1,193). Flying from Philadelphia 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 5 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 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 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$980Average$1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,330Average$1,610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ANACheapest$1,390Average$1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,446Average$1,793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$1,597Average$1,778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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