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Flight deals from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $1,530. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Shanghai.$1,269 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 23, returning Sat, Oct 24.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines and Jetstar Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Philadelphia International on Wed, Sep 23, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, Oct 24, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,269, select.

Shanghai.$1,308 per passenger.Departing Sat, Oct 3, returning Sat, Oct 24.Round-trip flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Philadelphia International on Sat, Oct 3, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, Oct 24, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,308, select.

Shanghai.$1,354 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 18, returning Tue, Aug 25.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines and Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Philadelphia International on Tue, Aug 18, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Aug 25, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,354, select.

Shanghai.$1,358 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 10, returning Thu, Sep 17.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines and Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Philadelphia International on Thu, Sep 10, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, Sep 17, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,358, select.

Shanghai.$1,383 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jul 26, returning Sat, Aug 29.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines and Peach.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Philadelphia International on Sun, Jul 26, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Peach, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, Aug 29, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,383, select.

Shanghai.$1,385 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 17, returning Tue, Dec 1.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Philadelphia International on Tue, Nov 17, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,385, select.

Shanghai.$1,415 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 3, returning Tue, Sep 1.Round-trip flight with WestJet and Spring Japan.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Philadelphia International on Wed, Jun 3, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Japan, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Sep 1, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,415, select.

Shanghai.$1,423 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 18, returning Mon, Nov 30.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Philadelphia International on Wed, Nov 18, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Nov 30, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,423, select.

Shanghai.$1,527 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 9, returning Mon, Jun 15.Round-trip flight with WestJet and Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Philadelphia International on Tue, Jun 9, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Jun 15, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,527, select.

Shanghai.$1,529 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 2, returning Tue, Aug 25.Round-trip flight with WestJet and Spring Japan.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Philadelphia International on Tue, Jun 2, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Japan, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Aug 25, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,529, select.

Shanghai.$1,571 per passenger.Departing Sat, Dec 19, returning Mon, Jan 4.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Philadelphia International on Sat, Dec 19, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Jan 4, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,571, select.

Shanghai.$1,571 per passenger.Departing Sun, Apr 11, returning Sun, Apr 25.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Philadelphia International on Sun, Apr 11, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, Apr 25, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,571, select.

Shanghai.$1,641 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 14, returning Thu, May 21.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and Juneyao Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Philadelphia International on Thu, May 14, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Juneyao Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, May 21, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,641, select.

Shanghai.$1,650 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 2, returning Sun, Jul 5.Round-trip flight with WestJet and Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Philadelphia International on Tue, Jun 2, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, Jul 5, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,650, select.

Shanghai.$1,695 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 31, returning Wed, Jul 1.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Philadelphia International on Sun, May 31, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Jul 1, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,695, select.

Shanghai.$1,709 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 22, returning Fri, Aug 28.Round-trip flight with WestJet and Spring Japan.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Philadelphia International on Fri, May 22, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Japan, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, Aug 28, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,709, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong

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Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

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

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33km from central Shanghai

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Philadelphia to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,269
Cheapest month to fly	September

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

How much are round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong is $1,269. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong. But we found flights with one stop from $1,269.

How many flights are there a week from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong?

There are no flights flying from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong, as of May 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong?

The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Philadelphia and Shanghai Pudong Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Shanghai Pudong?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong?

The cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai Pudong is Frontier Airlines.

Traveling from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know

Planning your vacation starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Philadelphia. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) taking off from here.
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is 12 hours ahead of Philadelphia. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Philadelphia to PVG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
With more travelers during high season, you'll want to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds.

Airports in Philadelphia

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Philadelphia to PVG. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
- O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Traveling from central Philadelphia to PHL takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometers in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Philadelphia International Airport:
When it comes to Philadelphia International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.93% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.

Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)

TTN is about 56 kilometers from central Philadelphia. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Trenton-Mercer Airport the day before your Philadelphia to PVG flight:
Flights from Trenton-Mercer Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 82.45% of them touching down on schedule.
The street address for TTN is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.

About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Have a late flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near PVG and get cozy, quick:
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

$563 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. A return flight starts at $1,269. These prices can change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from Philadelphia to PVG, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong International Airport ticket.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Philadelphia to PVG is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when prices go down.
Find a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Shanghai. July is when most people book flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), which may be ideal if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Philadelphia to PVG plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Shanghai

After booking your flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Shanghai:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Shanghai when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at 外滩-观景平台 followed by 外滩建筑群 and Shanghai Museum.

Explore more of China

You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel about 306 kilometers west to Nanjing to tick off its top attractions. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another side of China, consider Puyang, roughly 257 kilometers south-west of Shanghai. Poet Town, 江南第一家郑义门古建筑群 and Xuanlushan Scenic Area are the start of reasons to visit.