Cheap flights from Columbus to Shanghai from $1,051

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7:54 pm - 12:05 pm
CMH
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SHA
28h 11m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:50 pm - 11:39 pm
SHA
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CMH
42h 49m
2 stops
$1,159Cathay Pacific
Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, May 5
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7:54 pm - 12:05 pm
CMH
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SHA
28h 11m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:50 pm - 11:39 pm
SHA
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CMH
42h 49m
2 stops
$1,184Cathay Pacific
Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, May 5
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6:06 am - 11:45 am
CMH
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SHA
40h 39m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 5:13 pm
SHA
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CMH
41h 03m
2 stops
$1,237Japan Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Thu, Feb 19
Japan Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 11:25 am
CMH
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SHA
37h 00m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 6:06 pm
SHA
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CMH
41h 16m
2 stops
$1,330Japan Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
Air China Logo
10:41 am - 10:55 am
CMH
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SHA
36h 14m
2 stops
Air China Logo
5:30 pm - 11:44 pm
SHA
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CMH
42h 14m
2 stops
$1,393Air China
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, May 4
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:07 pm - 12:20 pm
CMH
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SHA
36h 13m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 7:03 pm
SHA
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CMH
32h 33m
2 stops
$1,394Cathay Pacific
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 26
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:07 pm - 12:20 pm
CMH
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SHA
35h 13m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:35 pm - 6:23 pm
SHA
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CMH
37h 48m
2 stops
$1,426Cathay Pacific
Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 13
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:19 pm - 12:05 pm
CMH
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SHA
35h 46m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 8:18 pm
SHA
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CMH
42h 58m
2 stops
$1,562Cathay Pacific
Thu, Jul 9 - Sat, Aug 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:51 pm - 3:20 pm
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SHA
31h 29m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 6:59 pm
SHA
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CMH
41h 19m
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$1,567Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 15 - Fri, Mar 27
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7:54 pm - 12:05 pm
CMH
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SHA
28h 11m
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1:35 pm - 1:14 pm
SHA
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CMH
35h 39m
2 stops
$1,569Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, May 7

Cathay Pacific flights from Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Apr 26
CMH7:54 pmColumbus
28h 11m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 5
SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 49m
2 stops
CMH11:39 pmColumbus
$1,159
Cathay Pacific
Apr 27
CMH7:54 pmColumbus
28h 11m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 5
SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 49m
2 stops
CMH11:39 pmColumbus
$1,184
Cathay Pacific
Mar 12
CMH12:07 pmColumbus
36h 13m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 26
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 33m
2 stops
CMH7:03 pmColumbus
$1,394

Japan Airlines flights from Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Jan 24
CMH2:07 pmColumbus
32h 38m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 6
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 40m
2 stops
CMH5:50 pmColumbus
$1,237
Japan Airlines
Apr 29
CMH10:25 amColumbus
37h 00m
2 stops
SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 6
SHA12:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 16m
2 stops
CMH6:06 pmColumbus
$1,330
Japan Airlines
Mar 5
CMH6:30 amColumbus
40h 15m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 12
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 56m
2 stops
CMH2:06 pmColumbus
$1,767

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ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sun 4/26

7:54 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

4:50 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops42h 49m

$1,159

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Mon 4/27

7:54 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

4:50 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops42h 49m

$1,184

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Mon 2/16

6:06 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 39m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/19

1:10 pm-5:13 pm

2 stops41h 03m

$1,237

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Wed 4/29

10:25 am-11:25 am

2 stops37h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/6

12:50 pm-6:06 pm

2 stops41h 16m

$1,330

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Fri 4/24

10:41 am-10:55 am

2 stops36h 14m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/4

5:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops42h 14m

$1,393

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Thu 3/12

12:07 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops36h 13m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/26

10:30 pm-7:03 pm

2 stops32h 33m

$1,394

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Fri 3/6

12:07 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 13m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/13

4:35 pm-6:23 pm

2 stops37h 48m

$1,426

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Thu 7/9

12:19 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 46m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/1

1:20 pm-8:18 pm

2 stops42h 58m

$1,562

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sun 3/15

7:51 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops31h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/27

1:40 pm-6:59 pm

2 stops41h 19m

$1,567

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Mon 4/27

7:54 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/7

1:35 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops35h 39m

$1,569

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Columbus is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,108, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in April, then you should wait until January to fly from Columbus, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,123.

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Fastest flight time

21h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 21h 50m
There are no direct flights from Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
  • How far is Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    There are 7273.6 mi between Columbus and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Typically, this will take 21h 50m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,101Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,174 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,105Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,087 reviews
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