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How to get from Shanghai to Chicago

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Vancouver: about 17h 38m including the connection. Other options: via Tokyo, Seoul, Las Vegas and Seattle. Two tickets from $582.

Flights from Shanghai to Chicago

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Vancouver
17h 38m
two tickets, via Seattle
$582
connection options
5
straight-line distance
7,057 mi (11,357 km)
fastest
Via Vancouver
Canada
17h 38m
with the connection
Shanghai to Vancouver flight 10h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Vancouver to Chicago flight 4h 10m
two ticketsfrom $820
Via Tokyo
Japan
17h 45m
with the connection
Shanghai to Tokyo flight 2h 55m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Haneda, Narita International. Departure to Chicago: Haneda, Narita International.
Tokyo to Chicago flight 11h 50m
two ticketsfrom $2,360
Via Seoul
South Korea
17h 50m
with the connection
Shanghai to Seoul flight 2h
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Gimpo International, Incheon International. Departure to Chicago: Incheon International.
Seoul to Chicago flight 12h 50m
two ticketsfrom $1,381
Via Las Vegas
United States
17h 55m
with the connection
Shanghai to Las Vegas flight 11h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Chicago flight 3h 30m
two ticketsfrom $676
Via Seattle
United States
18h 8m
with the connection
Shanghai to Seattle flight 11h 2m
Connection of about 3h
Seattle to Chicago flight 4h 6m
two ticketsfrom $582

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
0° −7° 10 days
Feb
+2° −6° 7 days
Mar
+9° 0° 12 days
Apr
+14° +5° 13 days
May
+19° +10° 11 days
Jun
+27° +17° 9 days
Jul
+27° +19° 12 days
Aug
+27° +19° 10 days
Sep
+24° +16° 7 days
Oct
+18° +10° 11 days
Nov
+10° +2° 7 days
Dec
+4° −3° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Chicago?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Vancouver.
What is the fastest way to fly from Shanghai to Chicago?
Via Vancouver: 10h 28m to the connection, 4h 10m after it, about 17h 38m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Shanghai to Chicago with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Seattle from $582. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Shanghai and Chicago?
Vancouver (17h 38m total), Tokyo (17h 45m total), Seoul (17h 50m total), Las Vegas (17h 55m total) and Seattle (18h 8m total).
How far is Chicago from Shanghai?
7,057 mi (11,357 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.