What is the cheapest airline that flies from Columbus to China?

Delta, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern are the most popular carriers operating from Columbus to China

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Prices for flights from Columbus to China refresh daily.

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As of September 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Columbus to China.

How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus to China?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Columbus to China.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to China can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at China. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

$471 Cheap Flights from Columbus to China in 2026/27

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7:02 am - 9:30 pmCMH Columbus-PEK Beijing Capital

26h 28m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

6:30 pm - 8:50 pmPEK Beijing Capital-CMH Columbus

62h 20m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,006Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 15

6:30 am - 3:25 pmCMH Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 55m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9:55 am - 11:59 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus

26h 04m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,024Delta

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Apr 22

6:30 am - 3:25 pmCMH Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 55m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9:55 am - 11:59 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus

26h 04m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,024Delta

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Apr 22

6:30 am - 3:25 pmCMH Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 55m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9:55 am - 11:59 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus

26h 04m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,024Delta

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Apr 21

7:03 pm - 10:45 amCMH Columbus-PEK Beijing Capital

27h 42m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Hong Kong Intl

8:05 am - 8:50 pmPEK Beijing Capital-CMH Columbus

24h 45m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,029Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27

3:13 pm - 12:30 pmCMH Columbus-PEK Beijing Capital

33h 17m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

8:05 am - 8:55 pmPEK Beijing Capital-CMH Columbus

25h 50m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,030Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

8:26 pm - 12:55 amCMH Columbus-PEK Beijing Capital

39h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

6:35 pm - 5:53 pmPEK Beijing Capital-CMH Columbus

36h 18m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,047Cathay Pacific

Sun, Jan 24 - Mon, Feb 15

5:28 am - 3:20 pmCMH Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 52m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 1:56 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus

32h 36m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

$1,078American Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

8:02 am - 3:20 pmCMH Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 11:58 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus

30h 38m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,078American Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

11:37 am - 9:05 pmCMH Columbus-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

44h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

5:45 am - 10:17 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-CMH Columbus

29h 32m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,105Cathay Pacific

Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25

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5:28 am - 3:20 pmCMH Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 52m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 11:58 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus

30h 38m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,028American Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 28

8:02 am - 3:20 pmCMH Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 11:58 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus

30h 38m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

$1,028American Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 28

4:20 pm - 8:15 pmCMH Columbus-PEK Beijing Capital

39h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Haneda

8:20 am - 2:18 pmPEK Beijing Capital-CMH Columbus

41h 58m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,320ANA

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

4:57 pm - 12:05 pmCMH Columbus-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 08m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

10:30 pm - 8:01 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CMH Columbus

33h 31m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,418Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 28

4:57 pm - 12:05 pmCMH Columbus-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 08m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

10:30 pm - 8:01 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CMH Columbus

33h 31m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,419Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 28

1:05 pm - 12:05 pmCMH Columbus-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

10:30 pm - 8:01 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CMH Columbus

33h 31m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,479Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 28

8:02 am - 11:00 pmCMH Columbus-SZX Shenzhen

26h 58m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Shanghai Pu Dong

9:30 am - 10:53 amSZX Shenzhen-CMH Columbus

37h 23m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,627American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

7:02 am - 8:55 pmCMH Columbus-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 53m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

10:30 pm - 4:48 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-CMH Columbus

30h 18m2 stops Hong Kong Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,857Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 21

5:48 pm - 3:10 pmCMH Columbus-PEK Beijing Capital

33h 22m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:00 pm - 5:08 amPEK Beijing Capital-CMH Columbus

44h 08m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$2,033Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

6:00 am - 5:20 pmCMH Columbus-PEK Beijing Capital

47h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

12:10 am - 2:18 pmPEK Beijing Capital-CMH Columbus

50h 08m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,417Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

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Cathay Pacific flights from Columbus to China

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Cathay Pacific

Oct 22

CMH7:03 pmColumbus

27h 42m

2 stops

PEK10:45 amBeijing Capital

Oct 27

PEK6:35 pmBeijing Capital

39h 21m

2 stops

CMH9:56 pmColumbus

$1,039

Cathay Pacific

Jan 24

CMH8:26 pmColumbus

39h 29m

2 stops

PEK12:55 amBeijing Capital

Feb 15

PEK6:35 pmBeijing Capital

36h 18m

2 stops

CMH5:53 pmColumbus

$1,047

Cathay Pacific

Oct 24

CMH7:03 pmColumbus

37h 27m

2 stops

PEK8:30 pmBeijing Capital

Nov 1

PEK6:35 pmBeijing Capital

36h 22m

2 stops

CMH5:57 pmColumbus

$1,089

Japan Airlines flights from Columbus to China

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Columbus to China flight tickets

Japan Airlines

Sep 28

CMH10:23 amColumbus

36h 57m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 22

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 51m

2 stops

CMH6:36 pmColumbus

$1,497

Japan Airlines

Jan 30

CMH11:37 amColumbus

35h 08m

2 stops

SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 14

SHA1:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 24m

2 stops

CMH2:29 pmColumbus

$1,564

Japan Airlines

Oct 8

CMH8:00 amColumbus

23h 45m

2 stops

PVG7:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Oct 27

PVG6:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

27h 59m

1 stop

CMH10:49 amColumbus

$1,765

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ColumbusBeijing

CMH Columbus - PEK Beijing Capital

CMHPEK

Columbus

Thu 10/1

7:02 am-9:30 pm

2 stops26h 28m

Beijing Capital

Thu 10/15

6:30 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops62h 20m

$1,006

Quickest round-trip

ColumbusShanghai

CMH Columbus - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CMHPVG

Columbus

Wed 9/30

6:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/22

9:55 am-11:59 pm

1 stop26h 04m

$1,024

ColumbusShanghai

CMH Columbus - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CMHPVG

Columbus

Tue 9/29

6:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/22

9:55 am-11:59 pm

1 stop26h 04m

$1,024

ColumbusShanghai

CMH Columbus - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CMHPVG

Columbus

Wed 9/30

6:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/21

9:55 am-11:59 pm

1 stop26h 04m

$1,024

ColumbusBeijing

CMH Columbus - PEK Beijing Capital

CMHPEK

Columbus

Thu 10/22

7:03 pm-10:45 am

2 stops27h 42m

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/27

8:05 am-8:50 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$1,029

ColumbusBeijing

CMH Columbus - PEK Beijing Capital

CMHPEK

Columbus

Wed 10/28

3:13 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops33h 17m

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/4

8:05 am-8:55 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$1,030

ColumbusBeijing

CMH Columbus - PEK Beijing Capital

CMHPEK

Columbus

Sun 1/24

8:26 pm-12:55 am

2 stops39h 29m

Beijing Capital

Mon 2/15

6:35 pm-5:53 pm

2 stops36h 18m

$1,047

ColumbusShanghai

CMH Columbus - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CMHPVG

Columbus

Fri 9/25

5:28 am-3:20 pm

2 stops21h 52m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/28

5:20 pm-1:56 pm

2 stops32h 36m

$1,078

ColumbusShanghai

CMH Columbus - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CMHPVG

Columbus

Fri 9/25

8:02 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/28

5:20 pm-11:58 am

2 stops30h 38m

$1,078

ColumbusGuangzhou

CMH Columbus - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

CMHCAN

Columbus

Thu 1/21

11:37 am-9:05 pm

2 stops44h 28m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 1/25

5:45 am-10:17 pm

2 stops29h 32m

$1,105

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to China. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $0. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to China from Columbus during November instead. Flights to China in November, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $1,034.

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Best Price Found	$471
Fastest flight time	19h 50m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to China from Columbus in the past 72 hours is $471. The best round-trip flight deal from Columbus to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,006.

The fastest flight from Columbus to China takes 19h 50m

There are no direct flights from Columbus to China. There are no popular flight routes from Columbus to China.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Columbus to China

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Columbus to China?
Prices for flights from Columbus to China refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Columbus to China?
As of September 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Columbus to China.
How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus to China?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Columbus to China.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to China can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at China. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Columbus to China

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $979	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,486 reviews		Search Cathay Pacific flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,028	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,568 reviews		Search Delta flights

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