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Cheap flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Shanghai from $1,423

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CLT — SHA
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to Shanghai are usually found in February or January, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charlotte (CLT) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 June 6, 2024.

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June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,552

Round-trip from

$1,258
High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
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From Charlotte Douglas to Shanghai
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Charlotte to Shanghai?

Users have found that flying from Charlotte to Shanghai on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Charlotte to Shanghai?

To save on the cost of your flight from Charlotte to Shanghai, book at least 58 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 64% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,611 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $5,708.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Shanghai?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Shanghai. Flights to Shanghai from Charlotte in January are about $1,965 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $1,612.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CLT to SHA?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Charlotte to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Cheap Charlotte to Shanghai flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Charlotte to Shanghai specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Shanghai in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 6/247:16 pmCLT - PVG
2 stops24h 39mBritish Airways
Tue 7/2311:00 amPVG - CLT
1 stop38h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$2,124
Tue 7/96:00 amCLT - PVG
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Tue 7/233:45 pmPVG - CLT
1 stop19h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/5$2,354
Mon 6/246:40 pmCLT - PVG
1 stop25h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 7/2311:00 amPVG - CLT
1 stop38h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$2,384
Tue 7/96:30 pmCLT - PVG
3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/221:50 amPVG - CLT
3 stops34h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,442
Sun 6/96:48 pmCLT - PVG
2 stops32h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/295:00 pmPVG - CLT
2 stops31h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,455
Sun 6/94:24 pmCLT - PVG
2 stops27h 31mBritish Airways
Sat 6/2911:00 amPVG - CLT
1 stop38h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$2,722
Sun 6/911:10 pmCLT - PVG
1 stop44h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 6/2911:00 amPVG - CLT
1 stop44h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$2,736
Thu 6/68:39 pmCLT - PVG
1 stop29h 06mDelta
Fri 6/283:45 pmPVG - CLT
1 stop19h 19mDelta
Deal found 6/6$3,042
Thu 6/67:59 pmCLT - PVG
2 stops29h 46mDelta
Fri 6/283:45 pmPVG - CLT
1 stop19h 19mDelta
Deal found 6/6$3,046

Charlotte to Shanghai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Charlotte and Shanghai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Shanghai in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 9/254:30 pmCLT - PVG
2 stops43h 50mChina Southern
Wed 10/169:55 pmPVG - CLT
3 stops46h 07mChina Southern
Deal found 6/4$1,523
Mon 8/194:30 pmCLT - PVG
2 stops36h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 8/2612:35 amPVG - CLT
2 stops32h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,524
Wed 9/254:30 pmCLT - PVG
2 stops43h 50mChina Southern
Sat 10/199:55 pmPVG - CLT
2 stops43h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5$1,537
Tue 9/34:30 pmCLT - PVG
2 stops36h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 10/3111:45 pmPVG - CLT
2 stops35h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,545
Tue 10/296:00 pmCLT - PVG
2 stops31h 05mChina Southern
Wed 11/206:55 amPVG - CLT
3 stops36h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5$1,585
Wed 9/254:30 pmCLT - SHA
2 stops31h 55mChina Southern
Tue 10/1510:50 amSHA - CLT
2 stops33h 12mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5$1,606
Wed 9/254:30 pmCLT - PVG
2 stops43h 50mChina Southern
Tue 10/156:55 amPVG - CLT
2 stops37h 07mChina Southern
Deal found 6/5$1,606
Tue 9/36:30 pmCLT - PVG
1 stop33h 15mLufthansa
Wed 10/3012:10 amPVG - CLT
1 stop29h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 6/5$1,632
Wed 9/257:45 pmCLT - PVG
2 stops32h 00mLufthansa
Tue 10/1511:35 pmPVG - CLT
1 stop29h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 6/5$1,636

Find flights from Charlotte to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Charlotte to Shanghai 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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$1,423 - $2,066

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Charlotte DouglasShanghai Pu Dong

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 9/25

2 stops43h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/14

2 stops31h 05m

$1,423

Charlotte DouglasShanghai Pu Dong

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 9/25

2 stops43h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/16

3 stops46h 07m

$1,523

Charlotte DouglasShanghai Pu Dong

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 9/3

1 stop33h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/30

1 stop29h 30m

$1,632

Charlotte DouglasShanghai Pu Dong

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/29

2 stops26h 57m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/20

2 stops42h 20m

$1,641

Charlotte DouglasShanghai Pu Dong

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 8/19

1 stop29h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/27

1 stop19h 27m

$1,675

Charlotte DouglasShanghai Pu Dong

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 7/9

1 stop28h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/23

2 stops29h 05m

$1,839

Charlotte DouglasShanghai Pu Dong

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 6/24

2 stops27h 31m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/23

2 stops45h 09m

$1,993

Charlotte DouglasShanghai Hongqiao Intl

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 9/3

2 stops35h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/31

2 stops41h 52m

$2,032

Charlotte DouglasShanghai Pu Dong

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 7/9

2 stops54h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/23

3 stops46h 17m

$2,066

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Charlotte to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Charlotte to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Charlotte to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 32 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Charlotte to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Charlotte to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Charlotte to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Charlotte to Shanghai

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Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

SHA

Temperature

39.2 - 82.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, Lufthansa and SWISS from Charlotte to Shanghai. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

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.

ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

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.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,462 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

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.

Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,036 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

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.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,312 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
912 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charlotte to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Charlotte to Shanghai?

    Charlotte Douglas (CLT), located 5.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Charlotte to Shanghai. 7 airlines have flights from Douglas to Shanghai on a regular basis. Booking flights from Charlotte Douglas to Shanghai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day.

  • Can I find flights from Charlotte to Shanghai for under $1,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Charlotte to Shanghai for under $1,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just $1,423, but on average you can expect to pay $1,590.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Charlotte to Shanghai round-trip from $1,423. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Southern, from $1,523, and Lufthansa, from $1,632. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does CLT to SHA mean?

    This is defined as Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA). Codes like Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Suzhou Airport (SZV), Nantong Airport (NTG) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Charlotte to Shanghai 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 Charlotte to Shanghai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Charlotte to Shanghai 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 Charlotte to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charlotte to Shanghai 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 Charlotte to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Charlotte to Shanghai 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 Charlotte to Shanghai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Charlotte to Shanghai 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 Charlotte to Shanghai flight deals updated?

    The Charlotte to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/5.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Charlotte to Shanghai?

    Consider American Airlines, British Airways or China Southern when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Charlotte to Shanghai.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Charlotte to Shanghai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Shanghai (average of $1,220). Flying from Charlotte to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,997). 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Charlotte to Shanghai

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Charlotte to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
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China SouthernCheapest$1,386Average$2,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,460Average$1,827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,498Average$1,752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
ANACheapest$1,505Average$2,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,612Average$2,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,614Average$1,987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,670Average$1,965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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