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7:33 pm - 8:55 pm
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SHA
61h 22m
2 stops
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1:20 pm - 11:31 pm
SHA
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CMH
46h 11m
2 stops
$1,144Cathay Pacific
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13
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7:54 pm - 8:55 pm
CMH
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SHA
37h 01m
2 stops
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4:50 pm - 11:39 pm
SHA
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CMH
42h 49m
2 stops
$1,238Cathay Pacific
Fri, Apr 17 - Fri, May 15
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7:54 pm - 12:05 pm
CMH
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SHA
28h 11m
2 stops
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4:50 pm - 11:39 pm
SHA
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CMH
42h 49m
2 stops
$1,247Cathay Pacific
Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 14
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10:20 am - 12:05 pm
CMH
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SHA
37h 45m
2 stops
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4:50 pm - 12:30 am
SHA
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CMH
43h 40m
2 stops
$1,261Cathay Pacific
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Aug 18
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7:54 pm - 3:35 pm
CMH
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SHA
31h 41m
2 stops
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4:50 pm - 6:30 pm
SHA
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CMH
37h 40m
2 stops
$1,262Cathay Pacific
Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 14
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8:49 pm - 12:05 pm
CMH
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SHA
51h 16m
2 stops
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10:30 pm - 12:30 am
SHA
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CMH
38h 00m
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$1,444Cathay Pacific
Mon, Jul 20 - Mon, Aug 10
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7:53 pm - 12:05 pm
CMH
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SHA
28h 12m
2 stops
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10:30 pm - 12:30 am
SHA
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CMH
38h 00m
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$1,454Cathay Pacific
Fri, Jul 24 - Sun, Aug 16
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8:49 pm - 3:35 pm
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SHA
54h 46m
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10:30 pm - 12:30 am
SHA
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CMH
38h 00m
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$1,460Cathay Pacific
Sat, Jul 18 - Sun, Aug 16
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7:53 pm - 8:55 pm
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SHA
37h 02m
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10:30 pm - 12:30 am
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38h 00m
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$1,468Cathay Pacific
Fri, Jul 24 - Sun, Aug 16
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12:07 pm - 8:55 pm
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44h 48m
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1:20 pm - 11:39 pm
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CMH
46h 19m
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$1,490Cathay Pacific
Fri, Apr 3 - Fri, Apr 10

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 6
CMH7:33 pmColumbus
61h 22m
2 stops
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 13
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
46h 11m
2 stops
CMH11:31 pmColumbus
$1,144
Cathay Pacific
Apr 17
CMH7:54 pmColumbus
37h 01m
2 stops
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 15
SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 49m
2 stops
CMH11:39 pmColumbus
$1,238
Cathay Pacific
Apr 8
CMH7:54 pmColumbus
28h 11m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 14
SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 49m
2 stops
CMH11:39 pmColumbus
$1,247

Air China flights from Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Air China deals on Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Air China
May 15
CMH10:36 amColumbus
35h 24m
2 stops
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 29
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 18m
2 stops
CMH11:43 pmColumbus
$2,371
Air China
May 15
CMH10:36 amColumbus
37h 19m
2 stops
SHA11:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 28
SHA9:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 13m
2 stops
CMH11:43 pmColumbus
$2,451
Air China
May 15
CMH10:36 amColumbus
41h 24m
2 stops
SHA4:00 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 2
SHA11:30 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 13m
2 stops
CMH11:43 pmColumbus
$2,535

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ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Mon 4/6

7:33 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops61h 22m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/13

1:20 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops46h 11m

$1,144

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Fri 4/17

7:54 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops37h 01m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/15

4:50 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops42h 49m

$1,238

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Wed 4/8

7:54 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/14

4:50 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops42h 49m

$1,247

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Tue 7/21

10:20 am-12:05 pm

2 stops37h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/18

4:50 pm-12:30 am

2 stops43h 40m

$1,261

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Wed 4/8

7:54 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops31h 41m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/14

4:50 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops37h 40m

$1,262

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Mon 7/20

8:49 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops51h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/10

10:30 pm-12:30 am

2 stops38h 00m

$1,444

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Fri 7/24

7:53 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 12m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/16

10:30 pm-12:30 am

2 stops38h 00m

$1,454

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sat 7/18

8:49 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops54h 46m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/16

10:30 pm-12:30 am

2 stops38h 00m

$1,460

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Fri 7/24

7:53 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops37h 02m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/16

10:30 pm-12:30 am

2 stops38h 00m

$1,468

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Fri 4/3

12:07 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops44h 48m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/10

1:20 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops46h 19m

$1,490

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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

28h 58m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 28h 58m
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.
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  • 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 28h 58m 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
11,334 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,105Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,228 reviews
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