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Flights from Shanghai to Chicago
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Chicago. 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
Shanghai to Chicago at a glance
Fastest journey16h 41mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Vancouver
Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Chicago
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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SHA Tokyo (HND) CHI
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines
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SHA Vancouver (YVR) CHI
Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines
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SHA Seoul (ICN) CHI
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Korean Air
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SHA Toronto (YYZ) CHI
Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, United Airlines, Korean Air
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SHA Los Angeles (LAX) CHI
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
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SHA Detroit (DTW) CHI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
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
- -14hChicago vs Shanghai
- Currency in Chicago
- USD
- Airports
- PVG, SHA → ORD, MDW, RFD
Flights from Shanghai to Chicago: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Chicago?
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 Shanghai to Chicago?
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 Shanghai and Chicago?
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 Shanghai and Chicago?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Chicago?
Chicago is 14 hours behind Shanghai.
