Cheap flights from Columbus to Shanghai from $525

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Japan Airlines Logo
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
$1,207Japan Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Thu, Feb 19
Japan Airlines Logo
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
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 - 11:59 am
SHA
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CMH
25h 29m
2 stops
$1,484Cathay Pacific
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
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
$1,545Cathay Pacific
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 26
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 - 8:33 pm
SHA
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CMH
43h 13m
2 stops
$1,562Cathay Pacific
Fri, Jul 24 - Sun, Aug 16
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:54 pm - 12:05 pm
CMH
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SHA
28h 11m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:50 pm - 8:18 pm
SHA
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CMH
39h 28m
2 stops
$1,601Cathay Pacific
Fri, May 15 - Fri, May 29
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
$1,694Cathay Pacific
Mon, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 10:00 am
CMH
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SHA
30h 15m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 6:40 pm
SHA
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CMH
35h 00m
3 stops
$1,740Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 14
ANA Logo
6:00 am - 12:15 pm
CMH
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SHA
42h 15m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 4:03 pm
SHA
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CMH
38h 28m
2 stops
$1,785ANA
Mon, May 25 - Mon, Jun 1
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 - 12:30 am
SHA
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CMH
47h 10m
2 stops
$1,789Cathay Pacific
Sat, Jul 18 - Sun, Aug 16

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
Mar 12
CMH12:07 pmColumbus
36h 13m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 19
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 29m
2 stops
CMH11:59 amColumbus
$1,484
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
$1,545
Cathay Pacific
Jul 24
CMH12:19 pmColumbus
35h 46m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Aug 16
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
43h 13m
2 stops
CMH8:33 pmColumbus
$1,562

ANA flights from Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best ANA deals on Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
ANA
May 25
CMH6:00 amColumbus
42h 15m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 1
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 28m
2 stops
CMH4:03 pmColumbus
$1,785
ANA
Mar 13
CMH6:00 amColumbus
42h 25m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 28
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 31m
2 stops
CMH2:11 pmColumbus
$2,158
ANA
Feb 26
CMH9:05 amColumbus
38h 20m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 9
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 14m
2 stops
CMH3:54 pmColumbus
$5,462

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Return

Price

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

$1,207

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

Thu 3/12

12:07 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops36h 13m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/19

10:30 pm-11:59 am

2 stops25h 29m

$1,484

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

$1,545

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Fri 7/24

12:19 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 46m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/16

1:20 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops43h 13m

$1,562

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Fri 5/15

7:54 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/29

4:50 pm-8:18 pm

2 stops39h 28m

$1,601

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Mon 6/1

12:19 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 46m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/14

1:20 pm-8:18 pm

2 stops42h 58m

$1,694

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Mon 6/1

3:45 pm-10:00 am

3 stops30h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/14

7:40 pm-6:40 pm

3 stops35h 00m

$1,740

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Mon 5/25

6:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops42h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/1

1:35 pm-4:03 pm

2 stops38h 28m

$1,785

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sat 7/18

12:19 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 46m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/16

1:20 pm-12:30 am

2 stops47h 10m

$1,789

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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

24h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 24h 15m
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 24h 15m by plane in normal conditions.

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    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.

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,101Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,197 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,105Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,118 reviews
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