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$580+ Cheap flights from Columbus to China

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CMH — PVG
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to China (CN0). 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 21, 2025.

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$1,101
(Delta)

One-way from

$759
(United Airlines)
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/186:25 amCMH - PVG
1 stop19h 55mDelta
Tue 3/185:30 pmPVG - CMH
1 stop16h 56mDelta
Deal found 1/21$1,101
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/187:00 amCMH - PVG
2 stops22h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/181:30 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops22h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,106
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 4/307:05 amCMH - PVG
1 stop19h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/305:00 pmPVG - CMH
1 stop34h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,151
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/266:22 amCMH - SHA
2 stops40h 23mJapan Airlines
Tue 4/812:50 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops42h 16mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,159
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/266:22 amCMH - PVG
2 stops45h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/81:10 pmPVG - CMH
3 stops33h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,174
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/266:22 amCMH - SHA
2 stops40h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/84:10 pmSHA - CMH
3 stops32h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,200
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/2111:30 amCMH - SHA
2 stops35h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 1/284:35 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops34h 06mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/20$1,509
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/38:00 amCMH - PEK
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/91:30 amPEK - CMH
2 stops27h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,539
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/301:34 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops38h 56mQatar Airways
Thu 5/2912:35 amPVG - CMH
2 stops47h 18mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,547
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/32:20 pmCMH - PEK
2 stops32h 55mANA
Mon 3/103:15 pmPEK - CMH
2 stops36h 43mANA
Deal found 1/21$1,592
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/710:13 amCMH - CAN
2 stops38h 07mQatar Airways
Thu 3/1312:55 amCAN - CMH
2 stops32h 09mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,594
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/228:32 amCMH - CAN
2 stops23h 28mCathay Pacific
Sat 2/1510:15 pmCAN - CMH
2 stops33h 14mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/21$1,597

Find flights from Columbus to China within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to China 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 21, 2025.

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ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Tue 2/18

6:25 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/25

5:30 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop16h 56m

$1,101

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Tue 2/18

7:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/18

1:30 pm-11:36 pm

2 stops22h 06m

$1,106

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Wed 4/30

7:05 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/30

5:00 pm-3:42 pm

1 stop34h 42m

$1,151

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Wed 2/26

6:22 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/8

12:50 pm-7:06 pm

2 stops42h 16m

$1,159

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Wed 2/26

6:22 am-5:05 pm

2 stops45h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/8

1:10 pm-10:53 am

3 stops33h 43m

$1,174

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Wed 2/26

6:22 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/8

4:10 pm-12:26 pm

3 stops32h 16m

$1,200

ColumbusBeijing

CMH - PEK

CMHPEK

Columbus

Mon 3/3

8:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Beijing Capital

Sun 3/9

1:30 am-5:26 pm

2 stops27h 56m

$1,539

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Tue 2/18

6:22 am-12:20 pm

2 stops40h 58m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/18

4:35 pm-6:36 pm

2 stops38h 01m

$1,542

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Wed 4/30

1:34 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops38h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/29

12:35 am-11:53 am

2 stops47h 18m

$1,547

ColumbusBeijing

CMH - PEK

CMHPEK

Columbus

Mon 3/3

2:20 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops32h 55m

Beijing Capital

Mon 3/10

3:15 pm-3:58 pm

2 stops36h 43m

$1,592

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to China

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Columbus to China including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to China (average of $1,199). Flying from Columbus to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,843). 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 CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from Columbus to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 1.2 - 10.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa from Columbus to China by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to China. 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 to fly from Columbus to China one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus to China are United Airlines ($759), Cathay Pacific ($1,036), and American Airlines ($1,105).

  • What are the most popular routes from Columbus to China?

    Most travelers choose Columbus - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Columbus - Shanghai Pu Dong or Columbus - Beijing Capital when deciding on the best route from Columbus to China.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to China (average of $1,199). Flying from Columbus to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,843). 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 6 airlines flying from Columbus to China

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to China. 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,285Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,304Average$2,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,362Average$1,789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,446Average$2,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,579Average$2,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,613Average$2,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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