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$729+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati (CVG) to Shanghai, China

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CVG — SHA
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from Cincinnati to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cincinnati (CVG) 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,101
(Delta)

One-way from

$729
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$1,576
From Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cincinnati to Shanghai. 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 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/177:00 amCVG - PVG
1 stop20h 55mDelta
Sun 3/25:30 pmPVG - CVG
1 stop18h 08mDelta
Deal found 1/20$1,101
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/155:30 amCVG - PVG
1 stop22h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/296:10 pmPVG - CVG
2 stops22h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,106
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 11/187:01 amCVG - PVG
2 stops23h 39mJapan Airlines
Tue 11/256:35 pmPVG - CVG
2 stops32h 18mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,174
This IEagle 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/11:47 pmCVG - PVG
2 stops38h 43mQatar Airways
Tue 4/2912:35 amPVG - CVG
2 stops32h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,190
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:41 amCVG - SHA
2 stops38h 04mJapan Airlines
Thu 11/201:10 pmSHA - CVG
2 stops40h 54mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,200
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/267:25 amCVG - PVG
2 stops22h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/412:10 pmPVG - CVG
2 stops22h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,236
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/189:00 amCVG - PVG
2 stops27h 15mANA
Mon 11/242:30 amPVG - CVG
2 stops23h 23mANA
Deal found 1/20$1,435
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/178:30 amCVG - PVG
2 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/12:30 amPVG - CVG
2 stops32h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,461
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/88:44 amCVG - SHA
2 stops38h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/151:35 pmSHA - CVG
2 stops42h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,484
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/166:17 pmCVG - PVG
2 stops50h 48mLufthansa
Thu 5/2211:50 pmPVG - CVG
2 stops35h 54mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$1,524
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/186:30 pmCVG - SHA
2 stops33h 40mKorean Air
Tue 11/256:25 pmSHA - CVG
2 stops35h 48mKorean Air
Deal found 1/20$1,560
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/110:00 pmCVG - PVG
1 stop21h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 6/1511:00 amPVG - CVG
1 stop45h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,570

Find flights from Cincinnati to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cincinnati 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 January 21, 2025.

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CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 2/17

7:00 am-4:55 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/2

5:30 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop18h 08m

$1,101

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 3/15

7:04 am-4:10 pm

2 stops21h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/29

6:10 pm-5:01 am

2 stops22h 51m

$1,106

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 4/1

1:47 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops38h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/29

12:35 am-9:00 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$1,190

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 5/1

6:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/26

8:10 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops28h 58m

$1,392

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 2/17

8:30 am-5:05 pm

2 stops43h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/1

2:30 am-10:18 pm

2 stops32h 48m

$1,461

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 2/16

6:17 pm-10:05 am

2 stops50h 48m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/22

11:50 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops35h 54m

$1,524

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 6/1

10:00 pm-7:55 am

1 stop21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/15

11:00 am-8:05 pm

1 stop45h 05m

$1,570

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 5/1

9:00 am-12:35 am

2 stops27h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/25

1:35 am-6:59 pm

2 stops29h 24m

$1,580

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - SHA

CVGSHA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 4/1

4:18 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops31h 57m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/7

1:35 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops35h 44m

$1,720

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 2/18

2:10 pm-8:25 am

3 stops29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/23

10:05 am-4:56 pm

2 stops42h 51m

$1,753

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Travel insights for flights from Cincinnati to Shanghai

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Cincinnati to Shanghai 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 CVG to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Cincinnati 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 January 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cincinnati to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cincinnati to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cincinnati to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cincinnati to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, 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 39.2 F).

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 January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA and Korean Air from Cincinnati to Shanghai to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
3,754 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cincinnati to Shanghai?

    Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG), located 8.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cincinnati to Shanghai. 3 airlines have flights from Cinci./N. Kentucky to Shanghai on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Shanghai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cincinnati to Shanghai round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($1,101), American Airlines ($1,106), and Qatar Airways ($1,190) offers the cheapest pricing from Cincinnati to Shanghai. Users have found that Delta is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cincinnati to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cincinnati to Shanghai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cincinnati to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Cincinnati to Shanghai 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 3 airlines flying from Cincinnati to Shanghai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cincinnati 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,253Average$1,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,452Average$1,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,567Average$1,819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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