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$779+ Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to Shanghai, China

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CAE — SHA
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Tue 8/26
Tue 9/2
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) 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 August 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,193
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$779
(Expedia)
From Columbia Metropolitan to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/277:00 amCAE - PVG
1 stop19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/115:00 pmPVG - CAE
1 stop17h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/21$1,193
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/271:01 pmCAE - PVG
2 stops36h 44mDelta
Sat 10/115:30 pmPVG - CAE
2 stops27h 51mDelta
Deal found 8/20$1,198
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/307:00 amCAE - PVG
1 stop19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/316:25 pmPVG - CAE
1 stop31h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/21$1,201
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/197:55 pmCAE - PVG
2 stops29h 50mDelta
Sun 11/96:00 pmPVG - CAE
2 stops28h 25mDelta
Deal found 8/21$1,299
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/121:20 pmCAE - PVG
2 stops40h 55mAir France
Sun 11/1610:05 pmPVG - CAE
2 stops32h 52mAir France
Deal found 8/20$1,488
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/192:59 pmCAE - PVG
2 stops35h 51mDelta
Sun 11/236:00 pmPVG - CAE
2 stops35h 29mDelta
Deal found 8/20$1,512
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/198:05 pmCAE - PVG
2 stops30h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/96:10 pmPVG - CAE
1 stop18h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/21$1,516
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/57:00 amCAE - SHA
2 stops40h 25mJapan Airlines
Sun 10/1212:50 pmSHA - CAE
2 stops36h 41mJapan Airlines
Deal found 8/21$1,650
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3011:04 amCAE - PVG
2 stops30h 06mLufthansa
Thu 10/3012:10 amPVG - CAE
2 stops57h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 8/21$1,676
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/287:20 pmCAE - PVG
2 stops33h 00mQatar Airways
Fri 10/1012:35 amPVG - CAE
2 stops33h 46mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/21$1,776
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/126:47 amCAE - PVG
1 stop20h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/166:10 pmPVG - CAE
1 stop18h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/20$1,811
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/273:40 pmCAE - PVG
2 stops36h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 10/1012:35 amPVG - CAE
2 stops33h 46mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/21$1,815

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia 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 August 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbiaShanghai

CAE - PVG

CAEPVG

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/27

7:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/11

5:00 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop17h 21m

$1,193

ColumbiaShanghai

CAE - PVG

CAEPVG

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/28

7:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/11

5:00 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop17h 21m

$1,193

ColumbiaShanghai

CAE - PVG

CAEPVG

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/28

7:18 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops32h 07m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/11

3:45 pm-9:21 am

2 stops29h 36m

$1,198

ColumbiaShanghai

CAE - PVG

CAEPVG

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/27

1:01 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops36h 44m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/11

5:30 pm-9:21 am

2 stops27h 51m

$1,198

ColumbiaShanghai

CAE - PVG

CAEPVG

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/30

7:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/31

6:25 pm-5:34 pm

2 stops35h 09m

$1,198

ColumbiaShanghai

CAE - PVG

CAEPVG

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/30

5:40 am-1:45 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/31

5:30 pm-7:02 pm

2 stops37h 32m

$1,198

ColumbiaShanghai

CAE - SHA

CAESHA

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/5

7:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops40h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/12

12:50 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops36h 41m

$1,650

ColumbiaShanghai

CAE - SHA

CAESHA

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/19

6:30 am-11:25 am

2 stops40h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/9

1:10 pm-2:36 pm

2 stops38h 26m

$1,968

ColumbiaShanghai

CAE - SHA

CAESHA

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 9/30

7:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops40h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/31

1:10 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$2,452

ColumbiaShanghai

CAE - SHA

CAESHA

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/5

7:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops40h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/12

12:50 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops36h 41m

$2,523

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/21

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Best time to book a flight from Columbia to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to Shanghai

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Shanghai (average of $1,132). Flying from Columbia to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,631). 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 CAE to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia 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 August 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbia to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

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 August 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and Lufthansa from Columbia 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
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,344 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) if they book a flight from Columbia to Shanghai. On average, Metropolitan has 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 2 airlines. Columbia Metropolitan is conveniently located just 6.5 mi from Columbia’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Columbia to Shanghai?

    American Airlines and Japan Airlines can get you from Columbia to Shanghai in just under 19h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7693 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 Columbia to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbia to Shanghai round-trip from $766. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Lufthansa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Shanghai (average of $1,132). Flying from Columbia to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,631). 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 2 airlines flying from Columbia to Shanghai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbia 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 August 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$766Average$1,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$1,499Average$1,523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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