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$561+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Shanghai, China

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CMH — SHA
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
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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 (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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,021
(Air China)

One-way from

$561
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,321
From Columbus to Shanghai
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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 August 20, 2025.

This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2212:35 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/187:15 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,021
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/72:14 pmCMH - SHA
2 stops31h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/158:25 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops40h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$1,021
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/72:14 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops44h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/154:30 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,031
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Fri 9/128:10 amCMH - PVG
1 stop17h 35mDelta
Wed 10/83:45 pmPVG - CMH
1 stop17h 35mDelta
Deal found 8/18$1,057
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 8/193:15 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops34h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 9/257:20 amPVG - CMH
2 stops25h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/18$1,082
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2212:35 pmCMH - SHA
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/188:55 amSHA - CMH
2 stops27h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$1,089
This Air China 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1612:35 pmCMH - SHA
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1811:30 amSHA - CMH
2 stops25h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$1,108
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 8/193:15 pmCMH - SHA
2 stops32h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 9/2510:30 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops34h 06mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/18$1,114
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Tue 10/145:07 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops31h 03mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/198:40 amPVG - CMH
2 stops24h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/18$1,126
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Fri 9/121:53 pmCMH - SHA
2 stops34h 12mCathay Pacific
Wed 10/81:20 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops46h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/18$1,129
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/225:38 amCMH - PVG
1 stop21h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/186:10 pmPVG - CMH
1 stop17h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$1,151
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/187:00 amCMH - PVG
1 stop19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/255:00 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops27h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$1,156

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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 August 20, 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

Fly to

Shanghai

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Wed 10/22

12:35 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops46h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/18

7:15 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops38h 40m

$1,021

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sun 12/7

2:14 pm-10:55 am

2 stops31h 41m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/15

9:30 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops39h 11m

$1,021

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Wed 10/22

12:35 pm-10:55 am

2 stops34h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/18

10:30 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$1,021

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sun 12/7

2:14 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops44h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/15

4:30 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops37h 25m

$1,031

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Thu 9/18

7:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/25

5:00 pm-12:14 am

1 stop19h 14m

$1,057

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Fri 9/12

8:10 am-1:45 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/8

3:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$1,057

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Fri 9/12

7:01 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 49m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/8

5:00 pm-8:21 am

2 stops27h 21m

$1,062

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Thu 10/16

12:35 pm-10:55 am

2 stops34h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/18

11:30 am-11:41 pm

2 stops25h 11m

$1,108

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Fri 9/12

1:53 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 12m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/8

1:20 pm-12:05 am

2 stops46h 45m

$1,129

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Tue 10/14

8:33 pm-11:25 am

2 stops26h 52m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/18

1:10 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops41h 49m

$1,171

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/20

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,118). Flying from Columbus Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 August 20, 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 morning could potentially save you up to 24% 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 20, 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
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

  • 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 $1,105 and $1,156, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 26% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,118). Flying from Columbus Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,057Average$1,404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,105Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,156Average$1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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