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$611+ 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SHA
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Columbus to Shanghai are usually found in January or February, booked 2 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,228
(Delta)

One-way from

$611
(Kiwi.com)

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July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,874
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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 18, 2024.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:00 amCMH - PVG
2 stops22h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/98:25 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops30h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,944
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3110:32 amCMH - PVG
1 stop39h 48mDelta
Thu 1/97:05 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops29h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/17$2,169
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/311:35 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops22h 40mANA
Wed 1/82:30 amPVG - CMH
2 stops24h 39mANA
Deal found 12/17$2,262
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/311:35 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/911:30 pmPVG - CMH
3 stops61h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$3,124

Find flights from Columbus to Shanghai within your budget

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 18, 2024.

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ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sun 3/2

7:51 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 29m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/9

5:30 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop16h 57m

$1,228

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Thu 1/9

7:00 am-10:20 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/20

9:10 pm-12:08 pm

2 stops27h 58m

$1,287

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Fri 2/14

5:02 am-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/23

6:10 pm-12:14 am

1 stop19h 04m

$1,290

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Tue 3/11

1:35 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/31

12:35 am-10:38 pm

2 stops34h 03m

$1,425

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Wed 1/15

9:01 am-1:15 am

2 stops27h 14m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/29

2:30 am-2:09 pm

2 stops24h 39m

$1,451

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Thu 3/20

9:08 am-12:30 pm

2 stops39h 22m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/31

7:05 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$1,464

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Thu 1/9

2:15 pm-6:40 am

2 stops27h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/21

12:10 am-11:43 pm

2 stops36h 33m

$1,554

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Fri 3/14

6:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/30

12:10 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops46h 00m

$1,600

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sun 3/2

6:05 am-12:25 pm

2 stops41h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/9

1:40 pm-1:16 pm

2 stops60h 36m

$1,619

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Tue 3/11

1:35 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops34h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/1

4:50 pm-12:27 pm

2 stops31h 37m

$1,631

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to Shanghai

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Columbus to Shanghai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 1 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 $1,193). Flying from Columbus to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 PVG?

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 18, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbus to Shanghai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings 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 December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, ANA and Cathay Pacific from Columbus to Shanghai have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
841 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,798 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

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 to Shanghai round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($1,228), American Airlines ($1,290), and Qatar Airways ($1,425) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Shanghai. Delta is currently priced 30% 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 $688 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $694 and American Airlines from $756 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 $1,193). Flying from Columbus to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 4 airlines flying from Columbus to Shanghai

Discover the top 4 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 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$1,306Average$2,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$1,337Average$1,863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,446Average$1,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,579Average$2,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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