Direct Flights from Chicago to Shanghai
Nonstop service from ORD to PVG on American, US, United. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
Airlines
American, US, United
Nonstop flights
—
Distance
7,043 mi
Days operated
Schedule varies
About Shanghai
Shanghai is a provincial-level direct-administered municipality in China. It has a population of 30,050,000 in the urban area as of 2026, thus making it China's most populous city and more broadly the fifth-largest city in the world by population. The city is located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River bisecting the city.
Top things to do in Shanghai
- The Oriental Pearl Tower is a futurist TV tower in Lujiazui, Shanghai. Built from 1991 to 1994, the tower was the tallest structure in China until the completion of nearby World Financial Center in 2007.
- The Shanghai Museum is a public municipal museum of ancient Chinese art, situated on the People's Square in the Huangpu District of Shanghai, China. It is funded by the Shanghai Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau.
- Yu Garden or Yuyuan Garden is an extensive Chinese garden located beside the City God Temple in the northeast of the Old City of Shanghai at Huangpu District, Shanghai.
- The Cathedral of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, also known as the Xujiahui Cathedral or sometimes known as the Xujiahui Catholic Church, is the Catholic cathedral of the Latin Church diocese of Shanghai, located in Xujiahui,…
- Shanghai Science and Technology Museum is a large museum in Pudong, Shanghai, close to Century Park, the largest park within the inner districts of the city. It is one of China's most-visited museums.
- China Art Museum, Shanghai is a municipal art museum of Shanghai City. It is a public welfare institution funded by the Shanghai City Culture and Tourism Bureau.
- Shanghai Zoological Park, or commonly Shanghai Zoo in short, is one of the two main zoos in Shanghai. It is located near the township of Hongqiao and is administratively in Changning District.
- The Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center is located on People's Square, Shanghai, adjacent to the municipal government building.
- Lu Xun Park, formerly Hongkou (Hongkew) Park, is a municipal park in Hongkou District of Shanghai, China. It is located on 146 East Jiangwan Road, right behind Hongkou Football Stadium.
- The Site of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party is now preserved as a museum in Shanghai, China. It is located in Xintiandi, on 76 Xingye Road.
- The Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum is a museum commemorating the Jewish refugees who lived in Shanghai after fleeing Europe to escape Nazi persecution.
- The Shanghai Natural History Museum is a museum dedicated to natural history in the city of Shanghai. It is one of the largest museums of natural sciences in China.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to Shanghai
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Shanghai is April–June and October–November, when daytime highs are a comfortable 65–81°F.
- How long to stay
- Shanghai rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Museum, and Yu Garden and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Shanghai?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Shanghai (PVG) on American, US, United.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Shanghai?
- American, US, United fly nonstop between Chicago (ORD) and Shanghai (PVG).
- How far is Shanghai from Chicago?
- Shanghai is about 7,043 miles from Chicago by air.
- What is there to do in Shanghai?
- Popular things to do include Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, St. Ignatius Cathedral, and more.
More nonstop destinations from Chicago
Airports near Chicago
Willing to drive a bit? These airports are closest to Chicago — each opens up more nonstop destinations.