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Flight deals from Philadelphia International to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 15,250. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.R 9,504 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,504, select.
Shanghai.R 9,539 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,539, select.
Shanghai.R 9,653 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,653, select.
Shanghai.R 9,991 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,991, select.
Shanghai.R 10,573 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,573, select.
Shanghai.R 10,592 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,592, select.
Shanghai.R 10,592 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,592, select.
Shanghai.R 12,599 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Jun.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 5 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,599, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Shanghai Pudong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Philadelphia International to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in September.
Aug
from R 9,653
Sep
from R 9,504
Oct
from R 9,539
Nov
from R 9,991
Dec
from R 10,592
Jan
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Mar
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Jun
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Philadelphia International to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Philadelphia International to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Pudong.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai
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from R 9,534
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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai
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from R 9,504
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Philadelphia to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 9,504
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia International to Shanghai Pudong: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Philadelphia International to Shanghai Pudong is R 15,114. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Philadelphia International to Shanghai Pudong. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 15,114.
As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Philadelphia International to Shanghai Pudong.
The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Shanghai Pudong is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Philadelphia International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Monday, 21 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Philadelphia International Airport and Shanghai Pudong Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai Pudong but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Qatar Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know

  • Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, making Shanghai 13 hours ahead of Philadelphia.

  • To ensure you catch your PHL to PVG flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PHL and PVG include:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    • Seattle / Tacoma International Airport

    • Detroit Wayne County Airport

Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

  • PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.

  • Of the flights that depart from Philadelphia International Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Philadelphia International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near PHL? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Shanghai in March.

  • Before locking in your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PHL to PVG around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of China

  • Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • Suzhou is another standout destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without visiting Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.

Plan the rest of your trip from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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