Shanghai

$653+ 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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SHA
Jul 22 — Jul 291
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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 June 22, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 9/1011:25 am
CLT
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PVG
2 stops40h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/1212:35 am
PVG
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CLT
2 stops33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/19$1,117
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 8/1111:17 am
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops41h 03m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/1412:35 am
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops49h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/20$1,122
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 9/249:00 am
CLT
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PVG
2 stops43h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/1112:35 am
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/18$1,131
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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
Tue 9/156:50 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops36h 56m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/18$1,134
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Wed 7/1510:45 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops35h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 7/2112:35 am
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/17$1,149
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Mon 8/3111:17 am
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops46h 33m
Qatar Airways
Fri 9/46:50 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/20$1,206
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Wed 7/1510:45 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops35h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 7/2812:35 am
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/18$1,222
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 11/193:10 pm
CLT
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SHA
2 stops30h 30m
XiamenAir
Sun 11/296:10 pm
SHA
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CLT
2 stops25h 01m
XiamenAir
Deal found 6/21$1,251
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/610:35 am
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops39h 30m
Air Canada
Thu 7/166:10 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops31h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/18$1,252
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Mon 7/209:15 am
CLT
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PVG
1 stop19h 10m
Air Canada
Mon 7/276:10 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops36h 52m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/20$1,256
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 8/39:15 am
CLT
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PVG
1 stop19h 10m
Air Canada
Wed 8/123:55 pm
PVG
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CLT
2 stops41h 04m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/19$1,269
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Thu 9/101:01 pm
CLT
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SHA
2 stops35h 04m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 10/134:50 pm
SHA
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CLT
2 stops41h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/19$1,353

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 June 22, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,117
(oojo)

One-way from

$653
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,830
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 June 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 June 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

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

$1,206

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 8/11

3:40 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop36h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

6:10 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop38h 47m

$1,259

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 10/8

8:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/17

1:40 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops22h 13m

$1,270

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 9/6

3:40 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop36h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

6:10 pm-2:57 pm

1 stop32h 47m

$1,312

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 10/9

8:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/17

1:40 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops22h 13m

$1,320

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 9/10

1:01 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 04m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/13

4:50 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops41h 05m

$1,353
Quickest round-trip

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 9/24

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/16

9:55 am-9:50 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$1,379

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 9/24

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/15

9:55 am-9:50 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$1,379

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 9/24

1:01 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 04m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/15

10:30 pm-8:02 pm

2 stops33h 32m

$1,403

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 10/8

7:45 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/17

1:20 pm-8:02 pm

2 stops42h 42m

$1,433

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/19

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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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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, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Charlotte to Shanghai?

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 June 22, 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.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

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

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

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

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

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

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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 35h 04m. 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 $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 June 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$938Average$1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,075Average$1,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
China SouthernCheapest$1,236Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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