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11357 km
Distance
Direct flights to Shanghai
Weather now
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+50°F
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Airports
SHA
14km
PVG
33km
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Flight prices from Chicago to Shanghai
Typically the return flight from Chicago to Shanghai costs about that much:
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?
Here are approximate min and max prices for Chicago to Shanghai flight (one-way) at the moment:
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Is Shanghai an expensive destination?
We have compared flights from Chicago to Shanghai with other routes:
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Direct flights from Chicago to Shanghai
There are 1 airlines that fly directly from Chicago to Shanghai: United Airlines if you are departing from Chicago. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Most airlines arrive to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Most flights depart on Monday.
Airlines that have direct flights from Chicago to Shanghai
United Airlines
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Airlines that have connecting flights from Chicago to Shanghai
There are 10 other airlines that fly from Chicago to Shanghai, including ANA, KLM, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and others.
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Airports in Shanghai and Chicago
Shanghai has 2 airports and Chicago has 2 airports.
Shanghai
Chicago
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
14 km from Shanghai city center.
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Taxi~10 Min.
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Subway~20 Min.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
33 km from Shanghai city center.
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Taxi~45 Min.
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Bus~65 Min.
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Shuttle~45 Min.
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Subway~70 Min.
Which airport in Shanghai is better?
The closest airport to Shanghai city center is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) with 14 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a subway from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), trip will take 20 min. Most airlines like United Airlines with direct flights are flying to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
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Where to stay in Shanghai
Find the right accommodation in Shanghai with Avionero:
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Jinjiang Inn - Shanghai New Lingang Harbor
No. 960 Link Lake West Two Road Lingang, Nanhui District
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Free Parking • Parking • 24-Hour Reception
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Hanting Hotel Shanghai East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
505 He'nan Mid Rd
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Hair Dryer • Restaurant
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Baolong Homelike Hotel - Zhongshan Branch
No 1009 Zhongshan Road North
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Elevator / Lift • Massage / Beauty Centre
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Xinshikong Apartments- Abest Zhongshan Park No 1
Room 521, No.99 Huichuan Road
24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift
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Ibis Shanghai Yu Garden
85 Zhoujin Road
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Elevator / Lift • Multilingual Staff
Planning a trip from Chicago to Shanghai? Check the weather
16 Days Weather Forecast
Here’s how the weather in Shanghai looks currently:
Today, 05 February
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+50°F
Few clouds
7 m/s
35 %
Thu, 06 February
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+45°F
Scattered clouds
4 m/s
12 %
Fri, 07 February
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+32°F
Clear sky
7 m/s
15 %
Sat, 08 February
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+32°F
Clear sky
5 m/s
24 %
Sun, 09 February
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+37°F
Few clouds
2 m/s
18 %
Mon, 10 February
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+46°F
Broken clouds
4 m/s
44 %
Tue, 11 February
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+48°F
Rain
4 m/s
82 %
Wed, 12 February
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+48°F
Rain
6 m/s
76 %
Thu, 13 February
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+48°F
Few clouds
4 m/s
33 %
Fri, 14 February
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+45°F
Rain
4 m/s
75 %
Sat, 15 February
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+46°F
Rain
4 m/s
89 %
Sun, 16 February
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+43°F
Rain
4 m/s
88 %
Mon, 17 February
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+50°F
Scattered clouds
3 m/s
51 %
Tue, 18 February
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+52°F
Rain
6 m/s
42 %
Wed, 19 February
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+50°F
Rain
6 m/s
90 %
Thu, 20 February
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+46°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
47 %
Monthly weather
Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Shanghai will be like?
Shanghai in JanuaryShanghai in FebruaryShanghai in MarchShanghai in AprilShanghai in MayShanghai in June
Shanghai in JulyShanghai in AugustShanghai in SeptemberShanghai in OctoberShanghai in NovemberShanghai in December
Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Shanghai.
FAQ
Flying from Chicago to Shanghai? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports does Shanghai has?
There are 2 of airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The closest one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport which is 14 km away.
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How far is it to fly between Chicago and Shanghai?
A passenger flying direct from Chicago to Shanghai will travel around 11357 km.
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How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Shanghai?
You should expect a flight time of around ∞h NaNm – -∞h NaNm.
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What’s the weather like in Shanghai?
On average you could expect +41°F in January to +84°F in July. Currently, it is Few clouds and +50°F in Shanghai.
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Is there a direct connection between Chicago and Shanghai?
Yes, there are direct flights from Chicago to Shanghai. You can fly to Shanghai 1 day a week: Monday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from Chicago to Shanghai?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Chicago to Shanghai: United Airlines.
About Avionero
Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Shanghai.
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4 things to know about Avionero:
We provide the most flexible search
We have the largest inventory of flights
We are not the sellers, but aggregators of flights, hotels & activities
We do not track you to raise prices
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