Cheap flights from Columbus to Shanghai from $851

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8:55 pm - 12:20 pmCMH-SHA
50h 25m2 stops
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10:30 pm - 5:30 pmSHA-CMH
32h 00m2 stops
$1,070Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 15
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8:55 pm - 12:20 pmCMH-SHA
50h 25m2 stops
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10:30 pm - 5:30 pmSHA-CMH
32h 00m2 stops
$1,071Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 15
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2:31 pm - 12:20 pmCMH-SHA
56h 49m2 stops
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10:30 pm - 6:06 pmSHA-CMH
32h 36m2 stops
$1,221Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 14
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2:31 pm - 12:20 pmCMH-SHA
56h 49m2 stops
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10:30 pm - 10:25 pmSHA-CMH
36h 55m2 stops
$1,298Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 14
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5:57 pm - 12:05 pmCMH-SHA
30h 08m2 stops
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1:20 pm - 6:56 pmSHA-CMH
41h 36m2 stops
$1,321Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Apr 17 - Thu, Apr 23
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3:05 pm - 11:45 amCMH-SHA
31h 40m2 stops
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1:10 pm - 2:31 pmSHA-CMH
38h 21m2 stops
$2,187Japan Airlines
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Tue, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 30
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11:14 am - 12:15 pmCMH-SHA
36h 01m3 stops
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12:30 pm - 10:19 amSHA-CMH
34h 49m2 stops
$2,402Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Dec 21 - Sat, Dec 27
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3:33 pm - 10:40 pmCMH-SHA
43h 07m3 stops
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3:25 pm - 1:19 pmSHA-CMH
33h 54m2 stops
$3,017Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Apr 17 - Thu, Apr 23
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2:11 pm - 12:25 pmCMH-SHA
33h 14m2 stops
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1:40 pm - 2:19 pmSHA-CMH
37h 39m2 stops
$5,671ANA
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Sat, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 17
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10:07 am - 11:45 amCMH-SHA
36h 38m2 stops
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1:10 pm - 2:10 pmSHA-CMH
38h 00m2 stops
$7,474Japan Airlines
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Wed, Dec 24 - Fri, Jan 9

Cathay Pacific flights from Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Cathay Pacific
Dec 7
CMH8:55 pmColumbus
50h 25m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 15
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 00m
2 stops
CMH5:30 pmColumbus
Cathay Pacific
Dec 7
CMH8:55 pmColumbus
50h 25m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 15
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 00m
2 stops
CMH5:30 pmColumbus
Cathay Pacific
Dec 7
CMH2:31 pmColumbus
56h 49m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 14
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 36m
2 stops
CMH6:06 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
Dec 23
CMH3:05 pmColumbus
31h 40m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 30
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 21m
2 stops
CMH2:31 pmColumbus
Japan Airlines
Dec 24
CMH10:07 amColumbus
36h 38m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 9
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 00m
2 stops
CMH2:10 pmColumbus

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ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sun 12/7

8:55 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops50h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/15

10:30 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$1,070

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sun 12/7

8:55 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops50h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/15

10:30 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$1,071

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sun 12/7

2:31 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops56h 49m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/14

10:30 pm-6:06 pm

2 stops32h 36m

$1,221

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sun 12/7

2:31 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops56h 49m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/14

10:30 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops36h 55m

$1,298

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Fri 4/17

5:57 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 08m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/23

1:20 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops41h 36m

$1,321

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Tue 12/23

3:05 pm-11:45 am

2 stops31h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/30

1:10 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops38h 21m

$2,187

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sun 12/21

11:14 am-12:15 pm

3 stops36h 01m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 12/27

12:30 pm-10:19 am

2 stops34h 49m

$2,402

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Fri 4/17

3:33 pm-10:40 pm

3 stops43h 07m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/23

3:25 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops33h 54m

$3,017

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sat 12/6

2:11 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops33h 14m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/17

1:40 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops37h 39m

$5,671

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Wed 12/24

10:07 am-11:45 am

2 stops36h 38m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/9

1:10 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops38h 00m

$7,474

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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 25m 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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7.9
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