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$788+ Cheap flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Shanghai, China

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CLT — SHA
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from Charlotte to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/178:33 pm
CLT
-
PVG
1 stop30h 52m
American Airlines
Fri 2/206:25 pm
PVG
-
CLT
1 stop27h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$883
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/177:24 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops30h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/67:20 am
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops24h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,102
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/87:24 pm
CLT
-
SHA
2 stops28h 41m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 4/281:20 pm
SHA
-
CLT
2 stops44h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/28$1,122
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/83:00 pm
CLT
-
PVG
3 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/2812:50 pm
PVG
-
CLT
3 stops34h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,130
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/41:05 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops34h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 5/307:20 am
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops24h 41m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/27$1,146
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/86:00 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/297:20 am
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops24h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,152
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/37:35 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/137:20 am
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops24h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,157
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/297:35 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/107:20 am
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops24h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,202
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/31:00 pm
CLT
-
SHA
2 stops35h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 4/131:20 pm
SHA
-
CLT
2 stops44h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/27$1,208
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/67:28 am
CLT
-
PVG
1 stop19h 57m
American Airlines
Sun 2/156:25 pm
PVG
-
CLT
1 stop27h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/291:13 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops37h 07m
Delta
Mon 2/95:30 pm
PVG
-
CLT
1 stop17h 02m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$1,263
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/46:46 pm
CLT
-
SHA
3 stops39h 34m
China Southern
Sat 5/302:50 pm
SHA
-
CLT
2 stops27h 17m
China Southern
Deal found 1/27$1,342

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$883
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$788
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,320
From Charlotte Douglas to Shanghai
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Shanghai

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Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/8

6:46 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 19m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/28

7:05 pm-8:08 am

2 stops25h 03m

$1,102

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 4/3

1:00 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/13

1:20 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops44h 35m

$1,208

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 3/10

4:06 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops32h 34m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/24

2:00 pm-10:40 am

1 stop32h 40m

$1,337

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 5/4

6:46 pm-10:20 pm

3 stops39h 34m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/30

2:50 pm-6:07 am

2 stops27h 17m

$1,342

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 3/10

7:35 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/24

4:35 pm-7:09 pm

2 stops38h 34m

$1,367

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 3/13

7:40 pm-10:15 am

2 stops26h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/20

11:30 am-6:27 am

2 stops30h 57m

$1,375

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 2/20

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/7

5:30 pm-8:38 am

2 stops27h 08m

$1,393

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 5/29

2:10 pm-9:25 am

2 stops31h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/3

9:30 pm-10:23 pm

2 stops36h 53m

$1,506

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 2/27

11:20 am-12:20 pm

2 stops36h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/6

4:35 pm-6:30 am

2 stops26h 55m

$1,515

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 5/4

6:35 am-12:15 pm

2 stops41h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/30

1:35 pm-2:13 pm

2 stops36h 38m

$1,541

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Best time to book a flight from Charlotte to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Charlotte to Shanghai

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Shanghai (average of $488). Flying from Charlotte to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,380). 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.

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 January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Charlotte to Shanghai, such as Delta, United Airlines, and China Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
China Southern
7.3
Good
136 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,206 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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. 4 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.

  • How long is the flight from Charlotte to Shanghai?

    Departing from Charlotte to Shanghai will take you 20h 20m. The distance from Charlotte to Shanghai is about 7614 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Charlotte to Shanghai round-trip from $993. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $1,075, and United Airlines, from $1,172. Users have found that Delta is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Shanghai (average of $488). Flying from Charlotte to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,380). 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 4 airlines flying from Charlotte to Shanghai

Discover the top 4 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$993Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,075Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,172Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China SouthernCheapest$1,236Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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