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$514+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SHA
nov. 28 — dic. 51
vie. 11/28
vie. 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$997
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$514
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,290
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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 octubre 29, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/246:44 pmCMH - PEK
1 stop31h 46mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/91:20 pmPEK - CMH
1 stop17h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$997
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
mié. 11/265:30 amCMH - SHA
2 stops44h 50mCathay Pacific
dom. 12/710:30 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/26$998
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
mié. 11/123:24 pmCMH - PEK
2 stops36h 56mCathay Pacific
mié. 11/267:30 amPEK - CMH
2 stops23h 08mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/27$1,048
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/2412:08 pmCMH - PEK
2 stops23h 47mCathay Pacific
mar. 12/97:30 amPEK - CMH
2 stops23h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/29$1,056
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
dom. 12/75:00 amCMH - PVG
1 stop22h 25mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/156:25 pmPVG - CMH
1 stop32h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,071
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
dom. 12/78:55 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops51h 35mCathay Pacific
lun. 12/155:30 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops37h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/28$1,074
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
dom. 12/78:55 pmCMH - SHA
2 stops50h 25mCathay Pacific
lun. 12/1510:30 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/28$1,074
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
mié. 11/265:00 amCMH - PVG
1 stop22h 25mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/76:25 pmPVG - CMH
1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$1,082
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
sáb. 11/2912:08 pmCMH - PEK
2 stops23h 47mCathay Pacific
lun. 12/84:45 pmPEK - CMH
2 stops37h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/26$1,098
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/910:32 amCMH - PVG
2 stops36h 03mCathay Pacific
lun. 1/127:10 amPVG - CMH
2 stops23h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/28$1,194
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
mié. 11/266:00 amCMH - PVG
3 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 12/62:20 amPVG - CMH
3 stops30h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$1,235
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/711:00 amCMH - PVG
2 stops36h 30mCathay Pacific
lun. 1/128:30 amPVG - CMH
2 stops21h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/28$1,244

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

mié. 11/26

5:30 am-3:20 pm

2 stops44h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 12/7

10:30 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$998

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

dom. 3/1

7:34 pm-11:35 am

2 stops51h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 4/1

7:20 am-6:54 pm

2 stops23h 34m

$1,004

ColumbusBeijing

CMH - PEK

CMHPEK

Columbus

mié. 11/12

3:24 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops36h 56m

Beijing Capital

mié. 11/26

7:30 am-5:38 pm

2 stops23h 08m

$1,048

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

vie. 2/13

11:50 am-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 3/1

10:30 pm-12:22 am

2 stops38h 52m

$1,048

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

dom. 12/7

8:55 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops51h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 12/15

8:30 am-10:25 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,074

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

dom. 12/7

8:55 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops50h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 12/15

10:30 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$1,074

ColumbusBeijing

CMH - PEK

CMHPEK

Columbus

sáb. 3/14

5:48 pm-7:15 am

2 stops25h 27m

Beijing Capital

mar. 3/24

8:50 am-11:23 pm

2 stops26h 33m

$1,078

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

vie. 2/13

8:00 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 3/1

8:55 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops29h 23m

$1,086

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

mié. 11/26

8:52 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops30h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 12/7

6:25 pm-9:29 am

2 stops28h 04m

$1,086

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

dom. 3/1

7:34 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops31h 51m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 4/1

5:00 pm-12:06 am

1 stop19h 06m

$1,086

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/27

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to China

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to China (average of $1,018). Flying from Columbus Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,865). 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 octubre 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus Airport to China in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus Airport to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to China. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to China flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 octubre 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus Airport to China, such as Delta, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,043 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,659 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus Airport to China?

    For as low as $1,078, Cathay Pacific can have you in China from Columbus Airport in 25h 27m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6765 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $666 on Japan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include ANA from $711 and Delta from $1,049 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Columbus Airport to China is Columbus - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You may also consider Columbus - Shanghai Pu Dong or Columbus - Beijing Capital.

  • 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 Airport to China?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to China (average of $1,018). Flying from Columbus Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,865). 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 5 airlines flying from Columbus to China

Discover the top 5 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 octubre 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,057Average$1,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,105Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,155Average$1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,166Average$1,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,853Average$2,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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