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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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SHA
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Fri 12/5
Fri 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:00 amCMH - PVG
2 stops23h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/131:30 pmPVG - CMH
1 stop20h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,046
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/77:00 amCMH - PVG
1 stop20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/96:25 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops29h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,050
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/255:00 amCMH - PVG
1 stop22h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/306:25 pmPVG - CMH
1 stop33h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,053
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/97:00 amCMH - PVG
1 stop20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/256:25 pmPVG - CMH
1 stop19h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,064
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/96:30 amCMH - PVG
2 stops47h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/251:30 pmPVG - CMH
1 stop20h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,065
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/77:00 amCMH - PVG
1 stop20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/156:25 pmPVG - CMH
1 stop32h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,071
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Sun 12/78:55 pmCMH - SHA
2 stops50h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/1510:30 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/4$1,071
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/49:30 amCMH - PVG
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/102:20 amPVG - CMH
3 stops32h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,130
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Fri 11/76:30 amCMH - PVG
2 stops23h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/91:30 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops23h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,138
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Thu 12/48:55 pmCMH - SHA
2 stops59h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/1110:30 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/4$1,186
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/98:48 amCMH - PVG
2 stops27h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/242:20 amPVG - CMH
3 stops34h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,341
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/108:48 amCMH - SHA
2 stops37h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1310:30 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops51h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,462

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 November 5, 2025.

Round-trip from

$944
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$548
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,355
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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 November 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Shanghai

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Thu 1/22

9:28 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops34h 37m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/30

4:40 pm-1:58 pm

2 stops34h 18m

$944

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Wed 2/18

3:41 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops31h 39m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/10

4:35 pm-12:06 am

2 stops43h 31m

$1,045

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Tue 2/24

3:41 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops40h 14m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/10

4:35 pm-12:06 am

2 stops43h 31m

$1,045

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Thu 12/4

5:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/11

6:25 pm-12:20 am

1 stop18h 55m

$1,064

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sun 12/7

6:36 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops53h 54m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/15

5:30 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$1,071

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sun 12/7

8:55 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops50h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/15

10:30 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$1,071

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sat 2/21

5:30 am-6:45 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/9

8:55 pm-9:41 am

2 stops24h 46m

$1,086

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Fri 4/17

7:20 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/15

5:00 pm-9:08 am

2 stops28h 08m

$1,086

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Thu 1/22

5:35 am-6:45 pm

3 stops24h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/31

1:30 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$1,086

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Wed 2/18

5:30 am-6:55 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/1

12:10 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop22h 04m

$1,086

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Shanghai

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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 $1,018). 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 November 5, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus 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 November 5, 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
8,004 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

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
8,004 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

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
9,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

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
11,042 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

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 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 and American Airlines fly from Columbus to Shanghai in about 22h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 14m. 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 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to Shanghai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $548 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $804 and Japan Airlines from $1,128 one-way.

  • 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 $1,018). 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 November 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,057Average$1,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,155Average$1,438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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