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$511+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SHA
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/245:42 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops33h 43mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/96:25 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops29h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$2,046
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/282:16 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops21h 59mANA
Tue 1/68:30 amPVG - CMH
2 stops42h 47mANA
Deal found 12/10$2,108
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2810:33 amCMH - SHA
2 stops36h 47mCathay Pacific
Tue 1/64:35 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops38h 24mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/10$2,140
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/242:16 pmCMH - SHA
2 stops33h 09mANA
Fri 1/91:40 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops42h 23mANA
Deal found 12/10$3,161
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 12/208:17 amCMH - PVG
2 stops45h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/51:30 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops47h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$3,244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/283:21 pmCMH - PVG
1 stop36h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/610:00 amPVG - CMH
2 stops25h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$3,607
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/205:51 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops32h 59mDelta
Mon 1/55:30 pmPVG - CMH
1 stop33h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/11$4,718
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/207:44 pmCMH - PVG
1 stop31h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/56:25 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops30h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$4,748
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:07 amCMH - PVG
2 stops41h 58mJapan Airlines
Fri 1/96:40 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops32h 30mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/11$4,887
This Arangrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Arangrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:07 amCMH - SHA
2 stops36h 38mJapan Airlines
Fri 1/91:10 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops38h 00mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/11$4,887
This Arangrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Arangrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:05 amCMH - SHA
2 stops39h 40mJapan Airlines
Tue 1/61:10 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops41h 49mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/10$5,137
This Arangrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Arangrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:05 amCMH - PVG
2 stops40h 15mJapan Airlines
Tue 1/610:00 amPVG - CMH
2 stops44h 59mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/10$5,148

Find flight deals from Columbus to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$981
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$511
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,303
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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Wed 2/11

11:26 am-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 54m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/2

10:30 pm-7:13 pm

2 stops33h 43m

$1,045

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Mon 2/16

11:50 am-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/2

10:30 pm-7:13 pm

2 stops33h 43m

$1,045

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Mon 2/9

7:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/9

1:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop22h 29m

$1,082

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sat 2/14

7:05 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/22

6:25 pm-8:42 am

2 stops27h 17m

$1,086

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Wed 1/21

5:45 am-6:55 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/25

8:55 pm-7:06 pm

2 stops35h 11m

$1,086

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Mon 2/16

5:30 am-6:45 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/25

1:30 pm-9:41 am

2 stops33h 11m

$1,086

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Wed 2/11

7:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/8

1:30 pm-10:44 pm

2 stops22h 14m

$1,086

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Tue 2/17

2:53 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops38h 52m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/26

8:55 pm-9:41 am

2 stops25h 46m

$1,086

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sun 2/15

5:30 am-6:45 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/11

1:30 pm-9:41 am

2 stops32h 11m

$1,086

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Tue 2/17

6:30 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/25

1:30 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops20h 04m

$1,086

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Shanghai

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,011). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus Airport 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 28% 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 December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Columbus Airport to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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 Airport to Shanghai?

    For as low as $1,082, Cathay Pacific can have you in Shanghai from Columbus Airport in 22h 55m. 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 Airport to Shanghai round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $1,057. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,101 and $1,155, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 Airport to Shanghai?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,011). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,057Average$1,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,155Average$1,438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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