What airlines fly to Shanghai?

Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Columbus according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 55% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Japan Airlines, American Airlines, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Columbus to Shanghai

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Columbus to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from Columbus to Shanghai refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Columbus to Shanghai?

As of August 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Columbus to Shanghai.

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

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 Shanghai.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai 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 Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

$586 Cheap Flights from Columbus to Shanghai in 2025

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Columbus and Shanghai?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,193 to $1,694. The lowest price recently found on this route was $994.

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1:53 pm - 12:05 pmCMH-SHA

34h 12m2 stops

1:20 pm - 12:05 amSHA-CMH

46h 45m2 stops

$994Cathay Pacific

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Fri, Sep 12 - Wed, Oct 8

1:53 pm - 8:15 pmCMH-PVG

42h 22m2 stops

2:30 pm - 12:05 amPVG-CMH

45h 35m2 stops

$1,002Cathay Pacific

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Fri, Sep 12 - Wed, Oct 8

6:08 am - 1:45 pmCMH-PVG

19h 37m1 stop

3:45 pm - 9:20 pmPVG-CMH

17h 35m1 stop

$1,057Delta

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Fri, Sep 12 - Wed, Oct 8

6:08 am - 4:05 pmCMH-PVG

21h 57m2 stops

5:30 pm - 11:16 amPVG-CMH

29h 46m2 stops

$1,062Delta

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Fri, Sep 12 - Wed, Oct 8

12:35 pm - 10:55 amCMH-SHA

34h 20m2 stops

8:55 am - 11:41 pmSHA-CMH

27h 46m2 stops

$1,132

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Wed, Oct 22 - Tue, Nov 18

5:38 am - 2:50 pmCMH-PVG

21h 12m1 stop

6:10 pm - 10:30 pmPVG-CMH

17h 20m1 stop

$1,151American Airlines

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Wed, Oct 22 - Tue, Nov 18

5:30 am - 2:50 pmCMH-PVG

21h 20m2 stops

6:10 pm - 9:28 amPVG-CMH

28h 18m2 stops

$1,156American Airlines

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Wed, Oct 22 - Tue, Nov 18

4:15 pm - 10:40 amCMH-PVG

30h 25m3 stops

2:25 am - 7:11 pmPVG-CMH

28h 46m2 stops

$1,216

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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6

6:15 am - 8:40 pmCMH-PVG

26h 25m2 stops

2:30 am - 2:08 pmPVG-CMH

24h 38m2 stops

$1,287ANA

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Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Nov 17

4:08 pm - 12:35 amCMH-PVG

20h 27m2 stops

2:30 am - 2:08 pmPVG-CMH

24h 38m2 stops

$1,340ANA

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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Nov 5

Japan Airlines flights from Columbus to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Columbus to Shanghai flight tickets

Japan Airlines

Oct 22

CMH8:28 pmColumbus

26h 57m

2 stops

SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 18

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 30m

2 stops

CMH12:40 pmColumbus

$1,151

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Japan Airlines

Sep 12

CMH6:50 amColumbus

40h 35m

2 stops

SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 8

SHA12:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 57m

2 stops

CMH1:47 pmColumbus

$1,156

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Japan Airlines

Oct 8

CMH8:28 pmColumbus

29h 32m

2 stops

PVG2:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Oct 22

PVG4:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

37h 04m

2 stops

CMH5:09 pmColumbus

$1,170

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Cathay Pacific flights from Columbus to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Columbus to Shanghai flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

Sep 12

CMH1:53 pmColumbus

34h 12m

2 stops

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 8

SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

46h 45m

2 stops

CMH12:05 amColumbus

$994

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Cathay Pacific

Sep 12

CMH1:53 pmColumbus

42h 22m

2 stops

PVG8:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Oct 8

PVG2:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

45h 35m

2 stops

CMH12:05 amColumbus

$1,002

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Cathay Pacific

Oct 16

CMH7:55 pmColumbus

38h 15m

2 stops

PVG10:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Nov 6

PVG7:10 amShanghai Pu Dong

30h 08m

2 stops

CMH12:18 amColumbus

$1,081

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Fri 9/12

1:53 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 12m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/8

1:20 pm-12:05 am

2 stops46h 45m

$994

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Fri 9/12

1:53 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops42h 22m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/8

2:30 pm-12:05 am

2 stops45h 35m

$1,002

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Fri 9/12

6:08 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 37m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/8

3:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$1,057

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Fri 9/12

6:08 am-4:05 pm

2 stops21h 57m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/8

5:30 pm-11:16 am

2 stops29h 46m

$1,062

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Wed 10/22

12:35 pm-10:55 am

2 stops34h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/18

8:55 am-11:41 pm

2 stops27h 46m

$1,132

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Wed 10/22

5:38 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/18

6:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$1,151

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Wed 10/22

5:30 am-2:50 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/18

6:10 pm-9:28 am

2 stops28h 18m

$1,156

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sat 8/30

4:15 pm-10:40 am

3 stops30h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/6

2:25 am-7:11 pm

2 stops28h 46m

$1,216

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Wed 10/22

6:15 am-8:40 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/17

2:30 am-2:08 pm

2 stops24h 38m

$1,287

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Thu 10/16

4:08 pm-12:35 am

2 stops20h 27m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/5

2:30 am-2:08 pm

2 stops24h 38m

$1,340

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Columbus and Shanghai?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as $1,567. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Columbus to Shanghai for around $2,152.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

Our data shows that the cheapest Columbus to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the afternoon for as low as $1,687. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $2,150.

Cheap Columbus to Shanghai flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Columbus to Shanghai

Best Price Found	$586
Fastest flight time	19h 37m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Shanghai	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Columbus in the past 72 hours is $586. The best round-trip flight deal from Columbus to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $994.

The fastest flight from Columbus to Shanghai takes 19h 37m

There are no direct flights from Columbus to Shanghai. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Columbus Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Columbus Airport - Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.

There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)

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How far is Columbus to Shanghai by plane?
There are 7269.5 mi between Columbus and Shanghai. 19h 37m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Columbus to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Columbus to Shanghai refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Columbus to Shanghai?
As of August 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Columbus to Shanghai.
How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus to Shanghai?
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 Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai 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 Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Columbus to Shanghai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,101	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,105	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,985 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,155	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,916 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,284	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 924 reviews	Search ANA flights

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