Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 14 hours 30 minutes.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Shanghai 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
Flights from ORD to PVG start at 10:05 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 10:05 with United Airlines. In total, there are seven weekly O'Hare International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights.
Your ORD to PVG flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Getting to Shanghai (and then discovering more of China!) is easy with United Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
The majority of travelers choose to travel with United Airlines on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ORD and PVG include:
Haneda Airport
Incheon International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
$454 is the lowest price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Return flights start from $905. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book nine months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ORD to PVG.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Landing cheap flights from ORD to PVG is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Of the departures from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on schedule at their destination.
O'Hare International Airport is about 25 miles from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near ORD:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
If you're getting in on a late O'Hare International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near PVG:
Travel where the road takes you with a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore Shanghai and beyond.
To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 35 miles away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the center.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Shanghai based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 73ºF to 93ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to PVG in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 30ºF and 50ºF on average.
Explore more of China
You've seen Shanghai, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey around 170 miles west to Nanjing to tick off its top attractions. From Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Suzhou is another favorite destination in China and is around 50 miles west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without dropping by Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.