Cheap flights from Shanghai to Columbus (CMH) from $885

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SHA — CMH
May 23 — May 301

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Columbus (CMH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 18, 2024.

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,046

Round-trip from

$283
High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Shanghai to Columbus

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Shanghai to Columbus Airport?

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Columbus Airport. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Columbus Airport (SHA - CMH)?

It’s optimal to fly from Shanghai to Columbus Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Shanghai to Columbus

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Shanghai and Columbus. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,650,061 searches. Data last updated May 18, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Lufthansa flights we've detected traveling from Shanghai to Columbus. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Wed 9/1811:35 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops29h 09mLufthansa
Tue 2/1112:03 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops39h 32mLufthansa
Deal found 5/17$1,428
Tue 9/171:40 amPVG - CMH
2 stops27h 10mLufthansa
Tue 2/117:45 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops31h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 5/17$1,749

Cheap American Airlines flights from Shanghai to Columbus

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Shanghai and Columbus. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,650,061 searches. Data last updated May 18, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from Shanghai to Columbus. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Tue 9/175:00 pmPVG - CMH
1 stop19h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/115:25 amCMH - PVG
1 stop21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,721
Tue 9/175:00 pmPVG - CMH
1 stop19h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/118:18 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops30h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,724
Tue 7/235:00 pmPVG - CMH
1 stop19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/246:57 pmCMH - PVG
1 stop31h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$3,620
Tue 7/235:00 pmPVG - CMH
1 stop19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/245:56 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops32h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$3,623

Shanghai to Columbus 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Shanghai and Columbus in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,650,061 searches. Data last updated May 18, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Shanghai to Columbus in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 12/242:30 amPVG - CMH
2 stops23h 46mANA
Sun 12/292:32 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops21h 43mANA
Deal found 5/17$1,250
Tue 12/242:30 amPVG - CMH
2 stops24h 35mANA
Sun 12/297:35 amCMH - PVG
2 stops28h 40mANA
Deal found 5/16$1,251
Tue 9/1711:00 amPVG - CMH
2 stops47h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 2/1112:36 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops31h 34mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/17$1,322
Wed 9/1811:35 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops29h 09mLufthansa
Tue 2/1112:03 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops39h 32mLufthansa
Deal found 5/17$1,428
Wed 9/1811:35 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops29h 09mLufthansa
Tue 2/1112:03 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops39h 32mLufthansa
Deal found 5/18$1,430
Wed 12/2510:55 amPVG - CMH
2 stops37h 47mBritish Airways
Sun 12/2912:17 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops31h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/17$1,480
Wed 12/2510:55 amPVG - CMH
2 stops37h 47mBritish Airways
Sun 12/2912:17 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops31h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,482
Tue 9/175:00 pmPVG - CMH
1 stop19h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/115:25 amCMH - PVG
1 stop21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,721
Tue 9/175:00 pmPVG - CMH
1 stop19h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/117:15 amCMH - PVG
1 stop19h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,722

One-way flights to Columbus from Shanghai

Search for one-way flight options from Shanghai to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,650,061 searches. Data last updated May 18, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Shanghai to Columbus. Those needing a return flight from Shanghai to Columbus can use the search form above.
Tue 6/188:25 amPVG - CMH
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$885
Tue 6/181:35 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops60h 30mANA
Deal found 5/17$892
Mon 6/171:35 amPVG - CMH
2 stops24h 30mANA
Deal found 5/17$982
Mon 7/152:05 amPVG - CMH
2 stops27h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,028
Tue 7/1612:10 pmSHA - CMH
3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,031
Tue 7/166:15 amPVG - CMH
2 stops23h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,075
Tue 7/166:15 amPVG - CMH
3 stops35h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,126
Sun 8/1810:25 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops54h 19mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,164
Wed 7/312:35 amPVG - CMH
2 stops47h 03mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/17$1,209

Find flights from Shanghai to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Columbus that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,650,061 searches. Data last updated May 18, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$1,322 - $2,763

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Shanghai Pu DongColumbus

PVG - CMH

PVGCMH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/17

2 stops47h 30m

Columbus

Tue 2/11

2 stops31h 34m

$1,322

Shanghai Pu DongColumbus

PVG - CMH

PVGCMH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/18

2 stops29h 09m

Columbus

Tue 2/11

2 stops39h 32m

$1,428

Shanghai Pu DongColumbus

PVG - CMH

PVGCMH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/17

1 stop19h 04m

Columbus

Tue 2/11

1 stop21h 45m

$1,721

Shanghai Pu DongColumbus

PVG - CMH

PVGCMH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/17

1 stop19h 04m

Columbus

Tue 2/11

2 stops30h 52m

$1,724

Shanghai Pu DongColumbus

PVG - CMH

PVGCMH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/17

2 stops27h 10m

Columbus

Tue 2/11

2 stops31h 50m

$1,749

Shanghai Pu DongColumbus

PVG - CMH

PVGCMH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/16

2 stops33h 55m

Columbus

Tue 2/11

2 stops35h 59m

$1,924

Shanghai Pu DongColumbus

PVG - CMH

PVGCMH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/23

2 stops22h 16m

Columbus

Wed 7/24

2 stops22h 10m

$2,532

Shanghai Pu DongColumbus

PVG - CMH

PVGCMH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/23

3 stops31h 30m

Columbus

Wed 7/24

2 stops29h 46m

$2,579

Shanghai Pu DongColumbus

PVG - CMH

PVGCMH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/22

2 stops49h 27m

Columbus

Wed 7/24

2 stops34h 25m

$2,763

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/17

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Shanghai to Columbus. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Noon
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to Columbus Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Columbus by month

Plan your trip from Shanghai to Columbus by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Shanghai to Columbus is currently $1,044 while a round-trip flight costs $1,971. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Columbus Airport (average of $283). Flying from Shanghai to Columbus Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$292

February

$298

March

$347

April

$332

May

$329

June

$366

July

$335

August

$298

September

$295

October

$283

November

$295

December

$300

Temperature and rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CMH

Temperature

30.2 - 75.2 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbus. Reviews last updated May 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Lufthansa, American Airlines and Qatar Airways from Shanghai to Columbus to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.5
Very good
922 reviews
8.5
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.0
Very good
10,647 reviews
8.5
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

7.8
Good
1,080 reviews
8.5
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

7.7
Good
4,386 reviews
8.5
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

7.4
Good
3,709 reviews
8.5
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Shanghai to Columbus Airport for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Shanghai to Columbus Airport for under $1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just $1,322, but on average you can expect to pay $2,301.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to Columbus Airport round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Columbus Airport, with prices starting at $1,322. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,428 and $1,721, respectively. British Airways is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to Columbus Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with ANA, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $892. Turkish Airlines flights start at $1,164 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $1,209 one-way.

  • What does SHA to CMH mean?

    Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is SHA and Columbus Airport is CMH. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Columbus that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Shanghai to Columbus flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Shanghai to Columbus with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Shanghai to Columbus flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Columbus that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Shanghai to Columbus offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Shanghai to Columbus?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Shanghai to Columbus flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Shanghai to Columbus Airport flight deals updated?

    The Shanghai to Columbus Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/18.

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ANACheapest$1,634Average$2,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,690Average$1,716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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