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829 € Cheap Flights from Philadelphia International to Shanghai Pudong

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Flight deals from Philadelphia International to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Philadelphia International to Shanghai Pudong? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.829 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Sep, returning Sat, 25 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Peach.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Peach, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 829 €, select.
Shanghai.961 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep, returning Sun, 21 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Spring Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Japan, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 21 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 961 €, select.
Shanghai.968 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Nov, returning Sat, 15 Nov.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines and China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 968 €, select.
Shanghai.984 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Oct, returning Sat, 25 Oct.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines and Peach.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Peach, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 984 €, select.
Shanghai.986 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Aug, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 986 €, select.
Shanghai.997 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jul, returning Fri, 29 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Peach.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 30 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Peach, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 997 €, select.
Shanghai.1.109 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Aug, returning Wed, 27 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Spring Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 8 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Japan, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.109 €, select.
Shanghai.1.118 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Feb, returning Fri, 6 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 12 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 6 Mar, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.118 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Shanghai Pudong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Philadelphia International to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from 1.350 €
Aug
from 1.109 €
Sep
from 961 €
Oct
from 984 €
Nov
from 968 €
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Philadelphia International to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

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

Philadelphia to Shanghai: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found829 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia International to Shanghai Pudong: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Philadelphia International to Shanghai Pudong is 829 €. 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 Philadelphia International to Shanghai Pudong. But we found flights with one or more stops from 829 €.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from Philadelphia International to Shanghai Pudong.
The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Shanghai Pudong is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Philadelphia International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Friday, 26 September 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Philadelphia International Airport and Shanghai Pudong 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 Shanghai Pudong 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 Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is 12 hours ahead of Philadelphia.

  • Your PHL to PVG flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PHL and PVG:

    • O'Hare International Airport

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight is 439 €. A round-trip fare right now is 829 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PHL to PVG if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.

  • Landing cheap flights from PHL to PVG is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

  • PHL is located at Industrial Highway and Island Road.

  • 78.93% of flights that leave from Philadelphia International Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • To reach Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near PHL. Whether you have an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai

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

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport is roughly 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.

When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Shanghai. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from PHL to PVG in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

Explore more of China

  • Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • Suzhou is another standout destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without visiting Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.

Plan the rest of your trip from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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