Shanghai

$571+ Cheap flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Shanghai, 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SHA
Jul 31 — Aug 71
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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 July 1, 2026.

This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/229:45 am
CLT
-
SHA
2 stops35h 55m
XiamenAir
Sun 12/64:10 pm
SHA
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CLT
2 stops25h 59m
XiamenAir
Deal found 6/27$1,116
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/196:10 pm
CLT
-
SHA
2 stops31h 25m
XiamenAir
Thu 11/266:10 pm
SHA
-
CLT
2 stops23h 53m
XiamenAir
Deal found 6/26$1,120
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/318:51 pm
CLT
-
SHA
2 stops49h 49m
XiamenAir
Thu 11/124:10 pm
SHA
-
CLT
2 stops27h 01m
XiamenAir
Deal found 6/27$1,126
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Thu 10/296:00 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/126:10 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops34h 19m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/27$1,131
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1011:25 am
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops40h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/156:50 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops36h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/28$1,138
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/166:07 am
CLT
-
SHA
2 stops46h 58m
Korean Air
Sun 9/206:25 pm
SHA
-
CLT
2 stops36h 15m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/28$1,140
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Tue 8/183:30 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops36h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 8/266:50 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops36h 23m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/27$1,146
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Sun 9/64:20 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops36h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/106:50 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops55h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/29$1,150
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Sat 9/511:20 am
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops41h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/712:35 am
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/26$1,160
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/243:30 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops42h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/76:50 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,166
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/281:05 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops37h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/1211:35 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops35h 08m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/27$1,168
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Wed 9/23:30 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops36h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/126:50 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops37h 51m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,171

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 July 1, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,116
(BusinessClass)

One-way from

$571
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,327
From Charlotte Douglas to Shanghai
One-way flight from Charlotte Douglas to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($297 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2026

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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 July 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Shanghai that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 9/16

6:07 am-5:05 pm

2 stops46h 58m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/20

6:25 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops36h 15m

$1,140

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 8/31

11:17 am-9:50 pm

2 stops46h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/4

6:50 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$1,205

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 9/24

6:10 am-8:10 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/1

1:40 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$1,220

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 7/26

3:40 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/2

3:55 pm-2:59 pm

2 stops35h 04m

$1,309

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 7/26

9:15 am-2:05 pm

2 stops40h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/2

3:55 pm-2:59 pm

2 stops35h 04m

$1,309

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 8/24

1:06 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 59m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/7

10:30 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops37h 18m

$1,356

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 9/2

3:40 pm-11:05 am

3 stops31h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/12

3:55 pm-2:57 pm

2 stops35h 02m

$1,430

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 8/24

3:40 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/7

6:10 pm-2:57 pm

1 stop32h 47m

$1,441
Quickest round-trip

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 9/24

5:45 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/1

5:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop18h 39m

$1,453

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 8/24

4:48 pm-8:30 pm

3 stops39h 42m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/7

11:50 am-7:45 am

3 stops31h 55m

$1,549

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Best time to book a flight from Charlotte to Shanghai

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Estimated round-trip price
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Charlotte to Shanghai?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Shanghai (average of $883). 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 July 1, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Charlotte to Shanghai, such as Delta,China Southern, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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.

  • How long is the flight from Charlotte to Shanghai?

    Departing from Charlotte to Shanghai will take you 34h 25m. 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 $938. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $1,075, and China Southern, from $1,236. Users have found that Delta is 32% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Shanghai (average of $883). 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 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 July 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$938Average$1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,075Average$1,498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
China SouthernCheapest$1,236Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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