Cheap Flights from Chicago to Shanghai
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 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.
2026-11-09
ORD - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 33,000 Pts + $459.6
2026-11-16
ORD - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 33,000 Pts + $459.6
2026-11-22
ORD - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 33,000 Pts + $462.3
2026-11-26
ORD - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 33,000 Pts + $462.3
2026-11-28
ORD - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 33,000 Pts + $462.3
2026-11-29
ORD - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 33,000 Pts + $462.3
Chicago to Shanghai flight facts
Distance
7,054 mi
11,352 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 14h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+14h
Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Milwaukee - Shanghai · Milwaukee is 73 mi from Chicago
Flights Appleton - Shanghai · Appleton is 166 mi from Chicago
Flights Indianapolis - Shanghai · Indianapolis is 174 mi from Chicago
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Shanghai
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
ORD - PVG
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 102,500 Pts + $83.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
ORD - PVG
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 110,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
ORD - PVG
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 115,000 Pts + $695.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
ORD - PVG
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 48,750 Pts + $456.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
ORD - PVG
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 48,750 Pts + $468.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
ORD - PVG
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 48,750 Pts + $468.9
Selected hotels for your next stay
Shanghai (China)
Hilton Shanghai Songjiang Guangfulin
From 26,000 Pts or $121
Shanghai (China)
Conrad Shanghai
From 53,000 Pts or $188
Shanghai (China)
The Sukhothai Shanghai(SLH)
From 65,000 Pts or $271
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.
Chicago and Shanghai are about 7,054 miles (11,352 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 7,054-mile straight-line distance takes about 14h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Shanghai, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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