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$574+ Cheap flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Shanghai, China

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CLT — SHA
May 4 — May 111
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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 April 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,163
(Delta)

One-way from

$574
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,163
From Charlotte Douglas to Shanghai
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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 April 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 9/276:00 amCLT - PVG
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Sat 10/113:45 pmPVG - CLT
1 stop18h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/28$1,163
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 10/165:17 amCLT - PVG
1 stop21h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/215:00 pmPVG - CLT
1 stop27h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,173
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/11:11 pmCLT - PVG
2 stops33h 54mCathay Pacific
Fri 5/165:40 pmPVG - CLT
2 stops40h 11mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/28$1,355
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 4/296:00 amCLT - PVG
3 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/69:55 amPVG - CLT
3 stops25h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,415
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/166:00 pmCLT - SHA
3 stops32h 20mChina Southern
Tue 10/216:50 pmSHA - CLT
2 stops25h 02mChina Southern
Deal found 4/28$1,474
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/166:00 pmCLT - PVG
3 stops34h 30mChina Southern
Tue 10/216:20 pmPVG - CLT
2 stops25h 32mChina Southern
Deal found 4/29$1,474
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/243:11 pmCLT - PVG
2 stops28h 44mBritish Airways
Sun 6/111:00 amPVG - CLT
2 stops46h 31mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,529
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/168:20 amCLT - SHA
2 stops39h 45mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/214:50 pmSHA - CLT
2 stops39h 21mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$1,532
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/164:15 pmCLT - PVG
2 stops36h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 10/2012:35 amPVG - CLT
2 stops30h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,539
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/246:00 amCLT - PVG
2 stops23h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/1512:10 pmPVG - CLT
2 stops39h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,596
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/296:00 amCLT - PVG
2 stops30h 35mANA
Mon 5/51:35 amPVG - CLT
2 stops24h 36mANA
Deal found 4/28$1,623
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2910:43 amCLT - SHA
2 stops37h 32mANA
Tue 5/61:35 pmSHA - CLT
2 stops36h 36mANA
Deal found 4/28$1,653

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Shanghai that are best for you.

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CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 5/4

10:45 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops53h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/18

2:30 pm-12:25 am

2 stops45h 55m

$1,393

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 6/3

5:45 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops33h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/18

5:30 pm-9:20 am

2 stops27h 50m

$1,426

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 5/2

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/4

9:55 am-7:46 am

3 stops33h 51m

$1,492

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 5/24

3:11 pm-7:55 am

2 stops28h 44m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/1

11:00 am-9:31 pm

2 stops46h 31m

$1,529

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 5/24

6:20 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops38h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/1

10:00 pm-8:25 am

3 stops46h 25m

$1,588

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 7/24

6:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/15

12:10 pm-3:11 pm

2 stops39h 01m

$1,596

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 6/14

5:11 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops35h 54m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/18

6:50 am-6:45 am

3 stops35h 55m

$1,655

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 6/14

6:00 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/18

3:50 pm-5:29 am

2 stops25h 39m

$1,698

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 5/4

5:05 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops55h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/18

1:20 pm-12:25 am

2 stops47h 05m

$1,699

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 5/29

2:46 pm-5:10 am

2 stops26h 24m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/3

1:55 am-6:58 pm

2 stops29h 03m

$1,834

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from Charlotte to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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 CLT to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlotte to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

When flying from Charlotte to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

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 April 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, Delta and Cathay Pacific from Charlotte to Shanghai. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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. 3 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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Charlotte to Shanghai round-trip from $1,163. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $1,173, and China Southern, from $1,474. Users have found that Delta is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Charlotte to Shanghai one-way?

    $574 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Japan Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $629 and $666, respectively.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from Charlotte to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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 3 airlines flying from Charlotte to Shanghai

Discover the top 3 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$980Average$1,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,155Average$1,761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
China SouthernCheapest$1,372Average$2,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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