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$548+ 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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SHA
Nov 21 — Nov 281
Fri 11/21
Fri 11/28
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 22, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 10/228:33 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops57h 17mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/187:10 amPVG - CMH
2 stops23h 28mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/22$1,004
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/227:00 amCMH - SHA
2 stops41h 05mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/184:35 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops38h 03mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/21$1,008
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:52 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops51h 38mCathay Pacific
Mon 11/107:10 amPVG - CMH
2 stops23h 28mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/21$1,014
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:52 pmCMH - SHA
2 stops59h 03mCathay Pacific
Mon 11/1010:30 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops32h 08mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/21$1,014
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2210:17 amCMH - PVG
2 stops37h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/187:05 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops35h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$1,030
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 10/227:00 amCMH - PVG
1 stop19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/186:25 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops30h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$1,062
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Fri 10/245:38 amCMH - PVG
1 stop21h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/266:25 pmPVG - CMH
1 stop17h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$1,070
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/57:00 amCMH - PVG
2 stops39h 35mCathay Pacific
Tue 1/205:30 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops42h 21mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/22$1,073
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/75:00 amCMH - PVG
1 stop22h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/156:25 pmPVG - CMH
1 stop32h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$1,077
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/77:44 pmCMH - SHA
2 stops30h 36mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/1510:30 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/20$1,164
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/228:33 pmCMH - SHA
2 stops26h 52mJapan Airlines
Tue 11/181:10 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops36h 30mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/20$1,261
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Fri 12/56:10 amCMH - SHA
2 stops41h 15mANA
Fri 12/121:40 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops36h 34mANA
Deal found 10/21$1,406

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 October 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,014
(oojo)

One-way from

$548
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,319
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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 October 22, 2025.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Mon 11/3

8:52 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops51h 38m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/10

7:10 am-5:38 pm

2 stops23h 28m

$1,014

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Mon 11/3

8:52 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops59h 03m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/10

10:30 pm-5:38 pm

2 stops32h 08m

$1,014

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Mon 11/3

7:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/10

8:55 pm-1:21 pm

2 stops29h 26m

$1,062

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Mon 11/3

5:20 am-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/10

6:25 pm-4:18 pm

1 stop34h 53m

$1,065

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sun 12/7

7:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/15

6:25 pm-4:16 pm

1 stop34h 51m

$1,077

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sun 12/7

7:44 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops33h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/15

7:10 am-10:25 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$1,143

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sun 12/7

7:44 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops27h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/15

7:05 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$1,150

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sun 12/7

7:44 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 36m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/15

10:30 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$1,164

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Thu 3/5

6:22 am-12:30 pm

2 stops41h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/9

8:30 am-6:54 pm

2 stops22h 24m

$1,274

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Thu 3/5

6:22 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/9

1:10 pm-6:26 pm

2 stops41h 16m

$1,316

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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 $1,030). Flying from Columbus to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,286). 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 CMH to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 October 22, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 14% 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 October 22, 2025.
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
7,981 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,990 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,028 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Columbus to Shanghai in about 22h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 29h 33m. 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 ($1,105), and United Airlines ($1,156) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Shanghai. American Airlines is currently priced 24% 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 $1,030). Flying from Columbus to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,286). 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 October 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,057Average$1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,105Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,156Average$1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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