Cheap flights from Columbus to Shanghai from $549

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American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:25 pm
CMH
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PVG
20h 25m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 10:51 pm
PVG
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CMH
17h 26m1 stop
$1,082American Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Fri, Jan 23
American Airlines Logo
7:37 pm - 4:25 pm
CMH
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PVG
31h 48m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 11:03 am
PVG
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CMH
29h 38m2 stops
$1,087American Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 22
American Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 4:25 pm
CMH
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PVG
34h 08m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 10:31 pm
PVG
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CMH
17h 06m1 stop
$1,089American Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 21
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:26 am - 12:30 pm
CMH
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PVG
36h 04m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
PVG
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CMH
22h 00m2 stops
$1,099Cathay Pacific
Sun, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 5
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:36 am - 1:15 pm
CMH
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PVG
37h 39m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:35 am - 10:33 am
PVG
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CMH
36h 58m2 stops
$1,111Cathay Pacific
Sat, Apr 4 - Thu, Apr 30
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:26 am - 12:20 pm
CMH
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SHA
35h 54m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 6:15 pm
SHA
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CMH
32h 45m2 stops
$1,132Cathay Pacific
Fri, Feb 6 - Sun, Mar 1
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:26 am - 11:35 am
CMH
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PVG
35h 09m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:10 am - 6:15 pm
PVG
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CMH
24h 05m2 stops
$1,144Cathay Pacific
Sun, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 20
Delta Logo
6:25 am - 3:20 pm
CMH
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PVG
19h 55m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 9:07 pm
PVG
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CMH
16h 37m1 stop
$1,182Delta
Thu, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 21
Japan Airlines Logo
6:18 am - 11:45 am
CMH
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SHA
40h 27m2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 2:04 pm
SHA
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CMH
37h 54m2 stops
$1,413Japan Airlines
Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 9:45 am
CMH
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SHA
35h 15m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 11:44 pm
SHA
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CMH
27h 49m2 stops
$1,696Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17

Cathay Pacific flights from Columbus to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Columbus to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Feb 1
CMH11:26 amColumbus
36h 04m
2 stops
PVG12:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Feb 5
PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong
22h 00m
2 stops
CMH5:30 pmColumbus
Cathay Pacific
Apr 4
CMH11:36 amColumbus
37h 39m
2 stops
PVG1:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 30
PVG9:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
36h 58m
2 stops
CMH10:33 amColumbus
Cathay Pacific
Feb 8
CMH11:26 amColumbus
35h 09m
2 stops
PVG11:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
Feb 20
PVG7:10 amShanghai Pu Dong
24h 05m
2 stops
CMH6:15 pmColumbus

Japan Airlines flights from Columbus to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Columbus to Shanghai flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Feb 13
CMH11:50 amColumbus
35h 30m
2 stops
PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Mar 1
PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
36h 21m
2 stops
CMH6:01 pmColumbus
Japan Airlines
Feb 15
CMH6:18 amColumbus
40h 27m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 19
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 54m
2 stops
CMH2:04 pmColumbus
Japan Airlines
Apr 19
CMH7:20 amColumbus
40h 05m
2 stops
SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 2
SHA12:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 16m
2 stops
CMH7:06 pmColumbus

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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.
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ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/23

6:25 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop17h 26m

$1,082

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sat 2/7

7:37 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops31h 48m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/22

6:25 pm-11:03 am

2 stops29h 38m

$1,087

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sat 2/7

5:17 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop34h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/21

6:25 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop17h 06m

$1,089

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sun 2/1

11:26 am-12:30 pm

2 stops36h 04m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/5

8:30 am-5:30 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$1,099

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sat 4/4

11:36 am-1:15 pm

2 stops37h 39m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/30

9:35 am-10:33 am

2 stops36h 58m

$1,111

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Fri 2/6

11:26 am-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 54m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/1

10:30 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,132

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sun 2/8

11:26 am-11:35 am

2 stops35h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/20

7:10 am-6:15 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$1,144

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Thu 2/5

6:25 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/21

5:30 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop16h 37m

$1,182

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sun 2/15

6:18 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 27m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/19

1:10 pm-2:04 pm

2 stops37h 54m

$1,413

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Tue 2/10

9:30 am-9:45 am

3 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/17

8:55 am-11:44 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$1,696

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

Cathay Pacific, American Airlines, and Japan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Columbus to Shanghai

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 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Fastest flight time

37h 39m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Columbus to Shanghai takes 37h 39m
There are no direct flights from Columbus to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Columbus to Shanghai.
  • How far is Columbus to Shanghai by plane?

    There are 7269.5 mi between Columbus and Shanghai. 37h 39m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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    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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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,057Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,072 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,101Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,019 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,155Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,113 reviews
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