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$580+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Shanghai, China

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CMH — SHA
ene. 26 — feb. 21
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dom. 2/2
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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 (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 enero 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,101
(Delta)

One-way from

$759
(United Airlines)

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July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,362
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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 enero 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.
mar. 2/186:25 amCMH - PVG
1 stop19h 55mDelta
mar. 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.
mar. 2/187:00 amCMH - PVG
2 stops22h 45mUnited Airlines
mar. 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.
mié. 4/307:05 amCMH - PVG
1 stop19h 45mAmerican Airlines
vie. 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.
mié. 2/266:22 amCMH - SHA
2 stops40h 23mJapan Airlines
mar. 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.
mié. 2/266:22 amCMH - PVG
2 stops45h 43mMultiple Airlines
mar. 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.
mié. 2/266:22 amCMH - SHA
2 stops40h 23mMultiple Airlines
mar. 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.
mar. 1/2111:30 amCMH - SHA
2 stops35h 50mCathay Pacific
mar. 1/284:35 pmSHA - CMH
2 stops34h 06mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/20$1,509
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.
mié. 4/301:34 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops38h 56mQatar Airways
jue. 5/2912:35 amPVG - CMH
2 stops47h 18mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,547
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/82:23 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops26h 37mLufthansa
dom. 3/1612:10 amPVG - CMH
2 stops35h 31mLufthansa
Deal found 1/21$1,629
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.
sáb. 5/3112:10 pmCMH - PVG
2 stops31h 45mBritish Airways
mié. 6/1811:00 amPVG - CMH
2 stops60h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,693
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.
mar. 2/186:05 amCMH - SHA
3 stops38h 50mAir China
mar. 3/257:45 amSHA - CMH
2 stops23h 06mAir China
Deal found 1/21$2,548
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.
sáb. 3/86:10 amCMH - PVG
3 stops52h 10mAir China
lun. 3/177:00 pmPVG - CMH
2 stops35h 51mAir China
Deal found 1/21$2,985

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 enero 21, 2025.

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ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

mar. 2/18

6:25 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 3/25

5:30 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop16h 56m

$1,101

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

mar. 2/18

7:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 3/18

1:30 pm-11:36 pm

2 stops22h 06m

$1,106

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

mié. 4/30

7:05 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 5/30

5:00 pm-3:42 pm

1 stop34h 42m

$1,151

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

mié. 2/26

6:22 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 4/8

12:50 pm-7:06 pm

2 stops42h 16m

$1,159

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

mié. 2/26

6:22 am-5:05 pm

2 stops45h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 4/8

1:10 pm-10:53 am

3 stops33h 43m

$1,174

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

mié. 2/26

6:22 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 4/8

4:10 pm-12:26 pm

3 stops32h 16m

$1,200

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

mar. 2/18

6:22 am-12:20 pm

2 stops40h 58m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 3/18

4:35 pm-6:36 pm

2 stops38h 01m

$1,542

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

mié. 4/30

1:34 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops38h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 5/29

12:35 am-11:53 am

2 stops47h 18m

$1,547

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

sáb. 3/8

2:23 pm-6:00 am

2 stops26h 37m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 3/16

12:10 am-11:41 pm

2 stops35h 31m

$1,629

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

sáb. 5/31

12:10 pm-7:55 am

2 stops31h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 6/18

11:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops60h 25m

$1,693

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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.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Columbus 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 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 enero 21, 2025.

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 enero 21, 2025.
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
852 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
1,449 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,521 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
3,752 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
830 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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 ($1,101), United Airlines ($1,106), and American Airlines ($1,151) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Shanghai. Delta is currently priced 37% 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 $759 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $1,036 and American Airlines from $1,105 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Columbus 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 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 enero 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,285Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,304Average$2,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,362Average$1,776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,579Average$2,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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