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$688+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati (CVG) to Shanghai, China

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CVG — SHA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cincinnati to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/305:45 pmCVG - PVG
2 stops36h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/148:55 pmPVG - CVG
2 stops31h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,087
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/292:19 pmCVG - PVG
2 stops57h 01mANA
Wed 1/218:30 amPVG - CVG
2 stops41h 51mANA
Deal found 12/17$1,153
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/292:19 pmCVG - PVG
2 stops57h 01mANA
Mon 1/191:35 pmPVG - CVG
2 stops36h 46mANA
Deal found 12/17$1,162
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/287:00 amCVG - PVG
2 stops22h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/158:55 pmPVG - CVG
2 stops32h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,287
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/292:19 pmCVG - PVG
2 stops57h 01mANA
Fri 1/238:30 amPVG - CVG
2 stops49h 07mANA
Deal found 12/17$1,316
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:40 pmCVG - PVG
2 stops32h 20mAir Canada
Wed 1/145:35 pmPVG - CVG
2 stops40h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$1,324
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/282:19 pmCVG - PVG
2 stops57h 01mANA
Mon 1/191:35 pmPVG - CVG
2 stops36h 46mANA
Deal found 12/17$1,350
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/312:19 pmCVG - PVG
2 stops42h 06mANA
Thu 1/158:30 amPVG - CVG
2 stops41h 51mANA
Deal found 12/16$1,394
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:06 pmCVG - PVG
2 stops36h 09mAir France
Sun 1/1110:15 pmPVG - CVG
2 stops31h 54mAir France
Deal found 12/17$1,444
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:15 pmCVG - PVG
1 stop35h 00mAir France
Tue 1/1310:15 pmPVG - CVG
2 stops35h 39mAir France
Deal found 12/16$1,452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/306:30 amCVG - PVG
2 stops23h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/128:55 pmPVG - CVG
2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,457
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:00 amCVG - SHA
2 stops38h 25mANA
Wed 1/211:40 pmSHA - CVG
2 stops36h 41mANA
Deal found 12/17$1,520

Find flight deals from Cincinnati to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cincinnati (CVG) 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 December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,010
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$688
(Delta)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,601
From Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Shanghai
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cincinnati 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cincinnati to Shanghai that are best for you.

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CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 3/17

8:28 am-12:30 pm

2 stops40h 02m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/2

7:20 am-11:26 pm

2 stops28h 06m

$1,010

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - SHA

CVGSHA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 1/21

12:05 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/17

4:35 pm-6:46 pm

2 stops39h 11m

$1,011

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - SHA

CVGSHA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 1/28

12:05 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/19

10:30 pm-6:36 pm

2 stops33h 06m

$1,061

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 2/3

12:05 pm-11:35 am

2 stops34h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/31

7:20 am-11:26 pm

2 stops28h 06m

$1,085

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 1/29

7:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/2

8:55 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 05m

$1,087

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 1/6

7:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/19

8:55 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 05m

$1,087

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/26

8:55 pm-1:21 pm

2 stops29h 26m

$1,087

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 2/4

5:55 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops36h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/8

1:30 pm-10:23 pm

2 stops21h 53m

$1,100

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - SHA

CVGSHA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 1/14

2:08 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops33h 17m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/4

1:40 pm-1:21 pm

2 stops36h 41m

$1,142

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - SHA

CVGSHA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 1/30

12:05 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 2/6

4:35 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops38h 45m

$1,186

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Best time to book a flight from Cincinnati to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Cincinnati with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cincinnati to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cincinnati to Shanghai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Shanghai (average of $559). Flying from Cincinnati to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,617). 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 CVG to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Cincinnati 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 December 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cincinnati to Shanghai in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Cincinnati to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,586 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Shanghai?

    Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG), located 8.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cincinnati to Shanghai. 4 airlines have flights from Cinci./N. Kentucky to Shanghai on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky 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 Cincinnati to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from Cincinnati to Shanghai can take about 22h 55m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,087. Cincinnati and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 7292 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($1,003), American Airlines ($1,053), and British Airways ($1,459) offers the cheapest pricing from Cincinnati to Shanghai. Users have found that Delta is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cincinnati to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cincinnati to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cincinnati to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cincinnati to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cincinnati to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Shanghai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Shanghai (average of $559). Flying from Cincinnati to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,617). 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 4 airlines flying from Cincinnati to Shanghai

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cincinnati 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,003Average$1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,053Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,459Average$1,568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,605Average$1,807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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