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$492+ Cheap flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Shanghai, China

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CLT — SHA
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Mon 1/26
Mon 2/2
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 December 27, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Mon 12/296:00 amCLT - PVG
2 stops23h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/318:55 pmPVG - CLT
2 stops26h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,797
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2811:20 amCLT - PVG
2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/45:35 pmPVG - CLT
2 stops35h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$2,910
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/285:05 pmCLT - PVG
2 stops33h 55mAir Canada
Sun 1/45:35 pmPVG - CLT
2 stops35h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 12/27$3,134
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Mon 12/297:15 amCLT - PVG
2 stops23h 15mJapan Airlines
Wed 12/316:25 pmPVG - CLT
1 stop17h 13mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/25$3,293
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/2811:20 amCLT - SHA
2 stops39h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 1/41:35 pmSHA - CLT
2 stops42h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/27$3,638
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Mon 12/299:30 amCLT - PVG
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/3112:30 pmPVG - CLT
1 stop21h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$4,360
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:15 amCLT - PVG
1 stop22h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 12/3112:30 pmPVG - CLT
1 stop21h 27mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/25$4,445
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Mon 12/2911:02 amCLT - PVG
2 stops25h 13mANA
Sat 1/32:35 amPVG - CLT
2 stops26h 04mANA
Deal found 12/25$6,297
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sun 12/285:05 pmCLT - PVG
1 stop37h 15mChina Eastern
Sun 1/411:30 amPVG - CLT
1 stop23h 06mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/27$6,397
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Mon 12/2910:00 amCLT - PVG
3 stops41h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/3111:30 pmPVG - CLT
3 stops51h 43mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/25$6,612
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2911:20 amCLT - SHA
2 stops36h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 1/410:30 pmSHA - CLT
2 stops37h 08mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/25$6,959

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 December 27, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,047
(oojo)

One-way from

$492
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$4,310
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 December 27, 2025.
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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Price

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 3/11

11:20 am-11:35 am

2 stops36h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/22

2:30 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops41h 15m

$1,047

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 2/9

5:29 pm-11:35 am

2 stops29h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/9

5:30 pm-8:24 am

2 stops26h 54m

$1,051

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 3/3

7:30 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/17

4:35 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops39h 35m

$1,070

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 3/11

11:20 am-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/22

1:20 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops42h 25m

$1,089

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 3/16

11:20 am-11:35 am

2 stops36h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/22

7:10 am-8:10 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$1,097

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 3/16

6:00 pm-11:35 am

2 stops29h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/22

7:10 am-8:10 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$1,101

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 3/29

6:00 pm-11:05 am

2 stops29h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/10

7:20 am-7:45 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$1,101

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 3/4

5:20 pm-11:35 am

2 stops29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/14

8:30 am-9:55 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$1,101

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 1/26

5:29 pm-11:35 am

2 stops29h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/14

5:30 pm-8:25 am

2 stops27h 55m

$1,101

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 2/10

10:20 am-4:15 pm

2 stops40h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/15

8:30 am-8:10 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,105

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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 December 27, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Charlotte to Shanghai, such as Delta, China Southern, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,019 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7.5
Good
123 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
9,113 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
11,073 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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 34h 35m. The distance from Charlotte to Shanghai is about 7620 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 39% 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 December 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$993Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,075Average$1,312FlexibilityNo 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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