Shanghai

$674+ 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 7/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — SHA
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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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 May 12, 2026.

This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/111:17 am
CLT
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PVG
2 stops41h 03m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/86:40 pm
PVG
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CLT
2 stops39h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/9$1,114
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Tue 9/226:00 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops34h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 3/911:35 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops35h 04m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/11$1,120
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/68:22 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops29h 18m
Qatar Airways
Sun 11/2211:35 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops35h 06m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,187
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Thu 11/1210:40 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/1611:35 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops35h 06m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/11$1,200
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Sun 7/121:10 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops39h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 7/226:40 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops35h 04m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,275
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 10/85:06 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops29h 59m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 10/178:35 am
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops27h 26m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/11$1,285
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Sun 7/121:10 pm
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops39h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sat 7/2512:35 am
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops45h 32m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,315
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Sun 7/129:10 am
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops43h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sat 7/256:40 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops49h 17m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,317
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 6/2311:05 am
CLT
-
PVG
2 stops41h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 6/306:40 pm
PVG
-
CLT
2 stops31h 31m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,321
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/168:45 pm
CLT
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SHA
2 stops48h 55m
XiamenAir
Thu 11/266:10 pm
SHA
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CLT
2 stops25h 01m
XiamenAir
Deal found 5/9$1,369
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 11/163:05 pm
CLT
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SHA
3 stops37h 20m
China Southern
Thu 11/2611:50 am
SHA
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CLT
3 stops33h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 5/9$1,399
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 9/17:45 pm
CLT
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SHA
2 stops37h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 9/81:20 pm
SHA
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CLT
2 stops46h 41m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/8$1,408

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 May 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,114
(Fareboom)

One-way from

$674
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,923
From Charlotte Douglas to Shanghai
One-way flight from Charlotte Douglas to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($265 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 May 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 May 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 7/12

9:10 am-4:20 pm

2 stops43h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/27

6:40 pm-5:44 pm

2 stops35h 04m

$1,275

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 6/23

6:05 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/30

6:40 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops35h 09m

$1,336

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 7/11

6:02 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops40h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/26

6:40 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$1,423

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 7/5

9:27 am-4:20 pm

2 stops42h 53m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/20

6:40 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops39h 15m

$1,491

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 6/1

11:46 am-4:40 pm

2 stops40h 54m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/10

6:40 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops37h 23m

$1,505

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 6/7

6:05 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/10

6:40 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops37h 23m

$1,515

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 6/30

5:47 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops40h 48m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/21

6:40 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops39h 15m

$1,529

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 6/1

6:40 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop33h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/23

10:05 am-9:29 pm

2 stops47h 24m

$1,622
Quickest round-trip

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 6/2

8:10 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops32h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/22

6:40 pm-1:59 pm

2 stops31h 19m

$1,694

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 6/3

6:05 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/22

6:40 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops36h 40m

$1,694

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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, 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 May 12, 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

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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 36h 19m. 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 $883. 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 38% 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 May 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$883Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,075Average$1,413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
China SouthernCheapest$1,236Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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