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Flights from Chicago to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Tokyo or Vancouver, about 17h 19m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 41m
Chicago to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey16h 41mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Vancouver
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Shanghai
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CHI Tokyo (HND) SHA
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines
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CHI Vancouver (YVR) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
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CHI Seoul (ICN) SHA
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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CHI Toronto (YYZ) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada, United Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
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CHI Los Angeles (LAX) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
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CHI Detroit (DTW) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 11,357 km7,053 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 41mestimate
- Time difference
- +14hShanghai vs Chicago
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → PVG, SHA
Flights from Chicago to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tokyo, Vancouver and Seoul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,357 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (HND), Vancouver (YVR), Seoul (ICN) and Toronto (YYZ). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Tokyo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Shanghai?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
