Shanghai

$538+ 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SHA
Apr 29 — May 61
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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 March 30, 2026.

This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/13:10 pm
CLT
-
SHA
2 stops30h 30m
XiamenAir
Mon 11/169:45 pm
SHA
-
CLT
2 stops44h 18m
XiamenAir
Deal found 3/28$1,054
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/266:09 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops34h 11m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/1111:35 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops35h 08m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/29$1,077
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/88:51 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops27h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/298:35 am
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,084
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1111:15 am
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops38h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/196:10 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops40h 33m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,120
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/318:51 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops27h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/188:35 am
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,134
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/151:05 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops34h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 5/207:20 am
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops26h 29m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/28$1,160
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/47:45 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops29h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 9/258:35 am
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops27h 26m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/26$1,173
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 9/264:20 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops36h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sat 10/246:40 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops37h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,198
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/111:31 am
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops41h 14m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 11/161:45 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops45h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/28$1,211
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/151:05 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops40h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 5/67:05 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops31h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/26$1,221
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Mon 12/75:40 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops32h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 12/156:10 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops40h 34m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/29$1,233
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/271:05 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops45h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 5/47:05 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops39h 46m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/28$1,236

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 March 30, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,077
(IEagle)

One-way from

$538
(Trip.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,428
From Charlotte Douglas to Shanghai
One-way flight from Charlotte Douglas to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($270 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 March 30, 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

Mon 8/31

8:51 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops27h 14m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/18

4:50 pm-12:01 am

2 stops43h 11m

$1,248

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 4/26

6:46 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 19m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/31

7:20 am-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$1,406

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/15

1:05 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/20

1:20 pm-12:53 am

2 stops47h 33m

$1,433

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 4/27

6:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops42h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/4

1:35 pm-5:11 pm

2 stops39h 36m

$1,437
Quickest round-trip

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/6

9:55 am-4:00 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$1,503

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 5/12

7:24 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops37h 31m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

4:50 pm-7:32 pm

2 stops38h 42m

$1,529

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/28

7:24 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops37h 31m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

1:20 pm-7:32 pm

2 stops42h 12m

$1,578

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 9/9

6:05 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/13

6:40 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$1,591

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 4/26

1:05 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops38h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/31

10:30 pm-12:53 am

2 stops38h 23m

$1,652

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 4/26

10:37 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop28h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/31

5:20 pm-12:53 am

1 stop19h 33m

$1,653

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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.

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 March 30, 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.

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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.

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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.

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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.

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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

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  • 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 21h 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 $488. 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 65% 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 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 March 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$488Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,075Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
China SouthernCheapest$1,236Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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