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Flight deals from Shanghai to Chicago O'Hare International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,523. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chicago.$1,478 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,478, select.
Chicago.$1,523 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Asiana Airlines and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,523, select.
Chicago.$1,526 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun, returning Tue, 8 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 8 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,526, select.
Chicago.$1,526 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,526, select.
Chicago.$1,526 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 May, returning Wed, 14 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 14 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,526, select.
Chicago.$1,528 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Mar, returning Tue, 30 Mar.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,528, select.
Chicago.$1,559 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,559, select.
Chicago.$1,563 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Sat, 23 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,563, select.
Chicago.$1,589 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,589, select.
Chicago.$1,592 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 May, returning Sat, 29 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 29 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,592, select.
Chicago.$1,593 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,593, select.
Chicago.$1,593 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,593, select.
Chicago.$1,654 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,654, select.
Chicago.$1,655 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,655, select.
Chicago.$1,657 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,657, select.
Chicago.$1,659 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,659, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chicago O'Hare International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Chicago O'Hare International flights are currently cheapest in October.
Aug
from $1,738
Sep
from $1,523
Oct
from $1,478
Nov
from $1,559
Dec
from $1,672
Jan
from $1,593
Feb
from $1,698
Mar
from $1,528
Apr
from $1,702
May
from $1,592
Jun
from $1,526
Jul
from $2,119

Shanghai to Chicago O'Hare International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai to Chicago below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chicago O'Hare International.

Chicago Midway

14km from central Chicago
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Chicago O'Hare International

25km from central Chicago
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Chicago Rockford

127km from central Chicago
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Shanghai to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,478
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Chicago O'Hare International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Chicago O'Hare International is $1,480. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Shanghai to Chicago O'Hare International. But we found flights with one stop from $1,478.
As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Shanghai to Chicago O'Hare International.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chicago O'Hare International is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Monday, 12 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Shanghai and Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago O'Hare International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

The cheapest airline that flies to Chicago O'Hare International is Delta .

Travelling from Shanghai to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): What you need to know

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is 14 hours behind Shanghai.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Shanghai to ORD.

  • Travelling over a peak time such as February? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Shanghai to ORD departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)

    • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • The journey from central Shanghai to PVG takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Looking for a comfortable hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:

  • 82% of flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of PVG.

  • You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Check a new destination off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Shanghai to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:

    • Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • You can get to SHA from central Shanghai in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Shanghai to ORD flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:

  • Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport are known for their punctuality, with 85% of them touching down as expected.

  • SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

About Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Getting from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is $768. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,478. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Shanghai to ORD. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.

  • If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Shanghai to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ticket.

  • Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Shanghai to ORD by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Find an affordable flight from Shanghai to Chicago O'Hare International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Shanghai to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to Chicago. July is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.

  • The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Shanghai to ORD plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Chicago O'Hare International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).

More about Chicago

Explore more of the United States

  • You've seen Chicago, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 290 kilometres southeast to Indianapolis to tick off its must-visit sights. From Lucas Oil Stadium to Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • If you're looking to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Milwaukee, roughly 121 kilometres north of Chicago. Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo are key highlights.

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