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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Chicago? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 969 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chicago.851 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 19 Nov, 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 851 €, select.
Chicago.919 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 919 €, select.
Chicago.934 € 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 934 €, select.
Chicago.935 € 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 935 €, select.
Chicago.935 € 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 935 €, select.
Chicago.953 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 953 €, select.
Chicago.954 € 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 954 €, select.
Chicago.957 € 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 957 €, select.
Chicago.969 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Xiamen Airlines and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 969 €, select.
Chicago.975 € 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 975 €, select.
Chicago.975 € 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 975 €, select.
Chicago.985 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 985 €, select.
Chicago.1.014 € 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 Midway.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 1.014 €, select.
Chicago.1.023 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec, returning Wed, 30 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.023 €, select.
Chicago.1.025 € 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 1.025 €, select.
Chicago.1.041 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Apr, returning Fri, 30 Apr.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.041 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chicago

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in June.
Aug
from 1.044 €
Sep
from 969 €
Oct
from 953 €
Nov
from 954 €
Dec
from 1.023 €
Jan
from 975 €
Feb
from 1.133 €
Mar
from 935 €
Apr
from 1.041 €
May
from 975 €
Jun
from 934 €
Jul
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Alternative Shanghai to Chicago routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Shanghai to Chicago? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Chicago Midway

14km from central Chicago
Closest
from 1.014 €
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Chicago O'Hare International

25km from central Chicago
Cheapest
from 851 €
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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 found851 €
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Chicago is 851 €. 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. But we found flights with one or more stops from 851 €.
As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Shanghai to Chicago.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chicago is usually November.
If you're flying from Shanghai, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.5 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from 851 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Chicago on Thursday, 19 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Shanghai and Chicago. 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 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.

In August, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chicago is Etihad Airways .

Flying from Shanghai to Chicago: what you need to know

  • There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Shanghai. Explore your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) when planning your flight from Shanghai to Chicago.

  • Arrive in Chicago at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).

  • Chicago's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Chicago 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. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your Shanghai to Chicago flight.

  • Travelling over a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chicago

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Shanghai to Chicago flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from Shanghai to Chicago.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from Shanghai to Chicago.

  • Lock in a cheap Shanghai to Chicago flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

  • We make it simple to book a Shanghai to Chicago flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Shanghai Pudong Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:

    • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)

  • Located around 32 kilometres from central Shanghai, PVG can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.

  • In search of a handy hotel near Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Chicago, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:

  • Shanghai Pudong Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart PVG reach their destination without delay.

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

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

  • Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your Shanghai to Chicago flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever your plans, check out these options between Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and Chicago:

    • Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)

    • Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)

    • Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)

  • SHA is about 13 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Shanghai to Chicago? Kick back in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:

  • Shanghai Hongqiao Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 85% of flights departing here arrive right when they're supposed to.

  • You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Arriving in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.

  • It usually takes 45 minutes to get there on public transport.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Shanghai to Chicago, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near ORD:

  • Pick up a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car and explore Chicago and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are popular providers you can book with here.

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.

  • The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. Once you've disembarked your flight from Shanghai to Chicago, it takes approximately 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

  • If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 30 minutes or so.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to MDW. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Shanghai to Chicago:

  • Forget about public transport schedules or taxi lines. Pick up a Chicago Midway Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare rates and availability from Dollar, Hertz and Budget.

  • Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from MDW four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.

  • You can find Chicago Midway Airport at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD)

  • Head to the city centre after your flight from Shanghai to Chicago has touched down. Central Chicago is about 129 kilometres from Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD) and takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to get there in a car.

  • The journey takes about 2 hours by public transport.

  • Be in the driver's seat of the next part of your journey by picking up a Chicago Rockford Airport rental car. Budget, Alamo and National are dependable companies for booking.

  • Rental agencies sometimes offer promotions for early bookings, so secure your ride from RFD well ahead of your flight from Shanghai to Chicago. A little planning can save you money.

  • Chicago Rockford Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.

Best time to go to Chicago

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Chicago. To escape the crowds, head to Chicago in March.

  • Book a Shanghai to Chicago ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chicago to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Shanghai to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).

More about Chicago

Explore more of the United States

  • You've visited Chicago, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 451 kilometres southeast to Columbus to check off its leading sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Columbus Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you're ready to explore another corner of the United States, consider Indianapolis, roughly 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are key highlights.

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