Cheap Flights from Chicago to Shanghai
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Shanghai? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Shanghai vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 33,000–35,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Shanghai for specific travel dates.
2026-09-07
ORD - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 33,000 Pts + $463.6
2026-09-16
ORD - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 33,000 Pts + $463.6
2026-09-10
ORD - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 33,000 Pts + $465.4
2026-08-10
ORD - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-08-10
ORD - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-08-10
ORD - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Shanghai
Premium cabin
2026-08-10
ORD - PVG
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 195,000 Pts + $1461.9
Premium cabin
2026-08-10
ORD - PVG
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 110,000 Pts + $14.9
Premium cabin
2026-08-11
ORD - PVG
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 110,000 Pts + $21.2
Premium cabin
2026-08-11
ORD - PVG
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 110,000 Pts + $21.2
Premium cabin
2026-08-11
ORD - SHA
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $34.9
Premium cabin
2026-08-10
ORD - PVG
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 65,000 Pts + $5.7
Selected hotels for your next stay
Shanghai (China)
Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai
From 12,000 Pts or $186
Shanghai (Mainland China)
InterContinental Hotels Shanghai Hongqiao NECC
From 14,000 Pts or $101
Shanghai (Mainland China)
Vignette Collection Shanghai Snow World Hotel
From 18,000 Pts or $154
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Shanghai depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Shanghai.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Shanghai.
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