Good to know - Cheap tickets Chicago — Shanghai
| Minimal flight time | 13h 37m |
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| Flight distance | 11360 km |
| Most popular airline | China Cargo Airlines |
| Round-trip from | $506 |
Airfare Chicago – Shanghai by month
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Remember that the optimal time for booking air tickets is 59 days before the departure date, this is the average time at which air tickets were sold at the lowest prices.
Schedule of direct flights Chicago — Shanghai
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
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| 01:35 | 05:15 | tue | China Cargo Airlines | 14h 40m | O'Hare International Airport — Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Select dates | |
| 03:15 | 07:57 | mon | China Cargo Airlines | 14h 42m | O'Hare International Airport — Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Select dates | |
| 05:55 | 08:32 | fri | China Cargo Airlines | 13h 37m | O'Hare International Airport — Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Select dates | |
| 05:55 | 08:49 | tue | China Cargo Airlines | 13h 54m | O'Hare International Airport — Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Select dates | |
| 12:00 | 14:52 | fri | China Cargo Airlines | 13h 52m | O'Hare International Airport — Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Select dates | |
| 21:30 | 01:55 | tue | China Cargo Airlines | 14h 25m | O'Hare International Airport — Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Select dates | |
| 23:20 | 04:20 | fri | CZ482 | China Southern Airlines | 16h 0m | O'Hare International Airport — Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Chicago — Shanghai
Flight Chicago – Shanghai is served by 9 airlines. 2 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Dynamics airfare Chicago — Shanghai by month for the last year
according to LowCost.Club for the last year
The airfare depends on the departure date. Our chart shows the low season prices on route Chicago — Shanghai
The graph shows that booking flights Chicago — Shanghai is best planned for January and flights Chicago — Shanghai — Chicago in the month of November.
Flights Chicago — Shanghai
The selection of cheap flights Chicago — Shanghai
The price of the flight Chicago — Shanghai (China) — Chicago from $506 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Chicago — Shanghai (China) — Chicago $1,130 (round-trip).
- Departure city: Chicago
- IATA code of the city of origin: CHI
- Departure airports: Merrill C Meigs, DuPage Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago NAS, Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago FSS, Chicago Rockford International Airport, O'Hare International Airport
- Departure country: United States
- Destination city: Shanghai
- IATA code of the destination city: SHA
- Destination airports: Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Destination country: China
Low cost flights Chicago — Shanghai (CHI — SHA)
The distance between Chicago and Shanghai 7059 miles (or 11360 kilometres).
The time difference between Chicago and Shanghai is 13 h.
Minimal flight time from Chicago to Shanghai 13h 37m.
Routes from nearby cities to Shanghai
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
The closest airports to Chicago with a flight to Shanghai are in Kalamazoo.
Popular International routes from Chicago
Popular routes from Shanghai
If you are going to fly from Shanghai, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Shanghai:
Popular domestic routes from Chicago
FAQ about Chicago — Shanghai
Are there any direct flights Chicago — Shanghai?
Yes, they do: , CZ482
Can we fly from Chicago to Shanghai?
Yes, you can fly from Chicago to Shanghai. Chicago has 8 airports (Merrill C Meigs, DuPage Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago NAS, Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago FSS, Chicago Rockford International Airport, O'Hare International Airport) for flights. China Cargo Airlines, China Southern Airlines depart from Chicago on mon, tue, fri. There are non-direct flights through AeroLogic, Air India, Atlas Air, British Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Suparna Airlines, Turkish Airlines, UPS.
How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Shanghai?
A direct flight lasts an average of 13h 37m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 11360 km.
How much do flights Chicago — Shanghai cost?
The price of flights Chicago — Shanghai starts from $506.
What days does the plane fly Chicago — Shanghai?
Planes fly Chicago — Shanghai 3 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, fri
What airports are there in Chicago and Shanghai?
In Chicago — Merrill C Meigs, DuPage Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago NAS, Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago FSS, Chicago Rockford International Airport, O'Hare International Airport. In Shanghai — Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
What flights are currently flying from Chicago to Shanghai?
The following flights fly between Chicago and Shanghai: CZ482
What month is the cheapest to fly from Chicago to Shanghai?
High season is considered to be May and the cheapest month is January. Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Chicago — Shanghai flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Chicago to Shanghai?
The following airlines have direct flights Chicago — Shanghai: China Cargo Airlines, China Southern Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Shanghai?
All the following airlines flights Chicago — Shanghai: AeroLogic, Air India, Atlas Air, British Airways, China Cargo Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Suparna Airlines, Turkish Airlines, UPS.