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$481+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SHA
Feb 5 — Feb 121
Thu 2/5
Thu 2/12
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 January 6, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,072
(oojo)

One-way from

$481
(Expedia)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,053
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 6, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 1/207:37 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops50h 58mCathay Pacific
Thu 2/57:10 amPVG - CMH
2 stops23h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/4$1,036
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/411:26 amCMH - PVG
2 stops35h 09mCathay Pacific
Wed 2/117:10 amPVG - CMH
2 stops23h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/5$1,072
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/1411:26 amCMH - PVG
2 stops39h 49mCathay Pacific
Wed 1/2112:50 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops41h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/4$1,082
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/1411:26 amCMH - SHA
2 stops38h 54mCathay Pacific
Wed 1/211:35 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops40h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/4$1,082
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Mon 3/97:51 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops32h 24mCathay Pacific
Tue 4/2812:20 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops23h 11mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/4$1,105
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 1/2011:26 amCMH - PVG
2 stops45h 34mCathay Pacific
Thu 1/297:10 amPVG - CMH
2 stops28h 41mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/4$1,118
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Wed 1/146:00 amCMH - PVG
2 stops30h 15mANA
Tue 1/202:35 amPVG - CMH
2 stops23h 47mANA
Deal found 1/6$1,135
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/97:51 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops29h 39mCathay Pacific
Sun 4/267:20 amPVG - CMH
2 stops23h 36mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/4$1,159
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 3/1112:07 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops35h 28mCathay Pacific
Tue 4/2812:20 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops23h 11mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/4$1,163
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Fri 1/235:13 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops29h 22mCathay Pacific
Tue 1/278:30 amPVG - CMH
2 stops22h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/4$1,164
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 1/2011:26 amCMH - SHA
2 stops35h 54mCathay Pacific
Thu 1/291:35 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops40h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/4$1,168
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/811:26 amCMH - PVG
2 stops36h 04mCathay Pacific
Fri 2/207:10 amPVG - CMH
2 stops24h 53mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/6$1,180

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 January 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Columbus

Fly to

Shanghai

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Tue 1/20

11:26 am-10:00 pm

2 stops45h 34m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/29

7:10 am-10:51 pm

2 stops28h 41m

$1,118

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sun 2/15

7:52 pm-11:35 am

2 stops26h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/19

8:30 am-7:03 pm

2 stops23h 33m

$1,164

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Fri 1/23

5:13 pm-11:35 am

2 stops29h 22m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/27

8:30 am-5:30 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$1,164

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Wed 2/4

7:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/11

6:25 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop17h 26m

$1,183

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sat 2/7

7:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/20

1:30 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops22h 24m

$1,188

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Mon 2/16

7:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/19

8:55 pm-9:39 am

2 stops25h 44m

$1,188

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Wed 2/11

7:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/4

6:25 pm-10:41 am

2 stops29h 16m

$1,188

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Fri 2/6

7:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/20

1:30 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops21h 37m

$1,188

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sat 2/7

6:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/21

8:55 pm-11:03 am

2 stops27h 08m

$1,188

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Wed 2/4

9:20 am-11:45 am

2 stops37h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/11

1:10 pm-2:06 pm

2 stops37h 56m

$1,202

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Shanghai (average of $1,011). Flying from Columbus to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,009). 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.

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 January 6, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Columbus to Shanghai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,018 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,018 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,018 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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
9,132 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,018 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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
11,084 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,018 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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 Columbus to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Shanghai?

    Airlines like Cathay Pacific, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Columbus to Shanghai in about 20h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 25h 09m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7268 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($1,057), Delta ($1,101), and United Airlines ($1,155) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Shanghai. American Airlines is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Shanghai (average of $1,011). Flying from Columbus to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,009). 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 Columbus to Shanghai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 January 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,057Average$1,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,155Average$1,438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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