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11:26 am - 12:20 pmCMH-SHA
35h 54m2 stops
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10:30 pm - 7:07 pmSHA-CMH
33h 37m2 stops
$989Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
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11:50 am - 8:55 pmCMH-SHA
44h 05m2 stops
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10:30 pm - 6:19 pmSHA-CMH
32h 49m2 stops
$1,039Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Mar 1
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3:00 pm - 11:45 amCMH-SHA
31h 45m2 stops
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1:10 pm - 7:07 pmSHA-CMH
42h 57m2 stops
$1,082Japan Airlines
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Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
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7:44 pm - 3:20 pmCMH-SHA
30h 36m2 stops
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10:30 pm - 5:30 pmSHA-CMH
32h 00m2 stops
$1,123Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 15
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7:44 pm - 3:20 pmCMH-SHA
30h 36m2 stops
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10:30 pm - 5:30 pmSHA-CMH
32h 00m2 stops
$1,198Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 15
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:50 am - 12:20 pmCMH-SHA
35h 30m2 stops
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1:35 pm - 6:26 pmSHA-CMH
40h 51m2 stops
$1,203Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Mar 5 - Fri, Mar 13
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9:30 am - 9:30 amCMH-SHA
35h 00m3 stops
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9:00 am - 8:56 pmSHA-CMH
24h 56m2 stops
$1,421Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
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7:44 pm - 3:20 pmCMH-SHA
30h 36m2 stops
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10:30 pm - 12:28 pmSHA-CMH
26h 58m2 stops
$1,423Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 14
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7:44 pm - 12:20 pmCMH-SHA
27h 36m2 stops
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10:30 pm - 5:30 pmSHA-CMH
32h 00m2 stops
$1,466Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 15
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12:50 pm - 10:55 amCMH-SHA
33h 05m2 stops
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3:30 pm - 12:36 pmSHA-CMH
34h 06m2 stops
$2,975Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 1 - Thu, Jan 8

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
Jan 19
CMH11:26 amColumbus
35h 54m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 26
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 37m
2 stops
CMH7:07 pmColumbus
Cathay Pacific
Feb 13
CMH11:50 amColumbus
35h 30m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 1
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 49m
2 stops
CMH6:19 pmColumbus
Cathay Pacific
Dec 7
CMH7:44 pmColumbus
30h 36m
2 stops
SHA3:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 15
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 00m
2 stops
CMH5:30 pmColumbus

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 19
CMH3:00 pmColumbus
31h 45m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 26
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 57m
2 stops
CMH7:07 pmColumbus
Japan Airlines
Dec 24
CMH10:07 amColumbus
36h 38m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 9
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 19m
2 stops
CMH12:29 pmColumbus

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ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Mon 1/19

11:26 am-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 54m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/26

10:30 pm-7:07 pm

2 stops33h 37m

$989

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Fri 2/13

11:50 am-8:55 pm

2 stops44h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/1

10:30 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops32h 49m

$1,039

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Mon 1/19

3:00 pm-11:45 am

2 stops31h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/26

1:10 pm-7:07 pm

2 stops42h 57m

$1,082

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sun 12/7

7:44 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 36m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/15

10:30 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$1,123

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sun 12/7

7:44 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 36m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/15

10:30 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$1,198

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Thu 3/5

11:50 am-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/13

1:35 pm-6:26 pm

2 stops40h 51m

$1,203

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Mon 1/19

9:30 am-9:30 am

3 stops35h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/26

9:00 am-8:56 pm

2 stops24h 56m

$1,421

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sun 12/7

7:44 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 36m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/14

10:30 pm-12:28 pm

2 stops26h 58m

$1,423

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sun 12/7

7:44 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 36m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/15

10:30 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$1,466

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Thu 1/1

12:50 pm-10:55 am

2 stops33h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/8

3:30 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops34h 06m

$2,975

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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 typical price of a round-trip flight between Columbus and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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 November to fly from Columbus, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,132.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $1,582. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Columbus because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $2,474.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is in the morning. Flights from Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport during this time can be as low as $1,900. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $2,207. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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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 27h 36m 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.

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