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$563+ Cheap flights from Columbus to China

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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SHA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$1,122
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$563
(FlightHub)

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October
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/127:01 amCMH - PVG
1 stop19h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/85:00 pmPVG - CMH
1 stop19h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,151
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:08 amCMH - PVG
2 stops23h 17mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/88:10 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops26h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,156
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/129:20 amCMH - PVG
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/83:55 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops35h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,181
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/127:56 pmCMH - SHA
2 stops26h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/83:25 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops31h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,219
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/124:08 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops20h 27mANA
Tue 10/71:35 amPVG - CMH
2 stops23h 42mANA
Deal found 6/11$1,318
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/96:45 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops35h 40mEVA Air
Fri 10/248:05 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops33h 40mEVA Air
Deal found 6/11$1,351
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/116:28 pmCMH - PEK
2 stops36h 07mEVA Air
Mon 8/188:45 pmPEK - CMH
2 stops44h 26mEVA Air
Deal found 6/10$1,360
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/152:34 pmCMH - PEK
2 stops35h 41mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/224:50 pmPEK - CMH
3 stops37h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,379
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/36:25 pmCMH - FOC
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/89:00 amFOC - CMH
2 stops45h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,468
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/228:10 amCMH - PVG
1 stop17h 35mDelta
Tue 7/293:45 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops31h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/10$1,586
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1712:33 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops31h 22mBritish Airways
Tue 7/811:00 amPVG - CMH
2 stops41h 33mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,587
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:45 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops32h 05mLufthansa
Fri 1/912:00 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops44h 36mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11$1,601

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to China 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to China that are best for you.

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Columbus

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Fri 9/5

5:27 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 23m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/28

5:00 pm-12:18 am

1 stop19h 18m

$1,151

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Fri 9/5

5:52 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops32h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/28

1:10 pm-8:38 pm

2 stops19h 28m

$1,224

ColumbusBeijing

CMH - PEK

CMHPEK

Columbus

Mon 8/11

6:28 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops36h 07m

Beijing Capital

Mon 8/18

8:45 pm-5:11 am

2 stops44h 26m

$1,360

ColumbusBeijing

CMH - PEK

CMHPEK

Columbus

Fri 8/15

2:34 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops35h 41m

Beijing Capital

Fri 8/22

4:50 pm-5:59 pm

3 stops37h 09m

$1,379

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Fri 9/5

6:10 am-8:40 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/27

1:35 am-1:17 pm

2 stops23h 42m

$1,389

ColumbusFuzhou

CMH - FOC

CMHFOC

Columbus

Mon 11/3

6:25 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Fuzhou

Mon 12/8

9:00 am-5:23 pm

2 stops45h 23m

$1,468

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Tue 7/22

6:28 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops35h 57m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/29

1:10 pm-5:11 am

2 stops28h 01m

$1,546

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Tue 7/22

8:10 am-1:45 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/29

3:45 pm-11:33 am

2 stops31h 48m

$1,586

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Tue 6/17

12:33 pm-7:55 am

2 stops31h 22m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/8

11:00 am-4:33 pm

2 stops41h 33m

$1,587

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Tue 6/17

8:52 am-11:25 am

2 stops38h 33m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/8

12:50 pm-4:33 pm

2 stops39h 43m

$1,629

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to China?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to China (average of $1,125). Flying from Columbus to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Columbus to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 1.2 - 10.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, 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 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Columbus to China by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
738 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

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

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus to China are Japan Airlines ($563), American Airlines ($588), and Ethiopian Air ($1,812).

  • What are the most popular routes from Columbus to China?

    Most travelers choose Columbus - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Columbus - Beijing Capital or Columbus - Shanghai Pu Dong when deciding on the best route from Columbus to China.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to China?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to China (average of $1,125). Flying from Columbus to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 6 airlines flying from Columbus to China

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to China. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,105Average$1,766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,284Average$1,859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,291Average$1,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,491Average$2,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,603Average$1,903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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