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Cheap flights from Columbus Airport to Shanghai from $499

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10:17 am - 8:15 pmCMH-PVG
45h 58m2 stops
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12:50 pm - 5:38 pmPVG-CMH
41h 48m2 stops
$1,006Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Oct 22 - Tue, Nov 18
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1:01 pm - 11:35 amCMH-PVG
34h 34m2 stops
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8:30 am - 5:38 pmPVG-CMH
22h 08m2 stops
$1,018Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
Delta Logo
8:05 am - 3:20 pmCMH-PVG
18h 15m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 9:22 pmPVG-CMH
16h 52m1 stop
$1,058Delta
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Sun, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 15
Delta Logo
7:04 pm - 3:50 pmCMH-PVG
31h 46m2 stops
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8:15 pm - 11:36 amPVG-CMH
28h 21m2 stops
$1,062Delta
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Sun, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 15
American Airlines Logo
5:38 am - 2:50 pmCMH-PVG
21h 12m1 stop
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6:25 pm - 7:03 pmPVG-CMH
37h 38m1 stop
$1,064American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Tue, Nov 18
American Airlines Logo
7:27 pm - 4:25 pmCMH-PVG
31h 58m2 stops
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6:25 pm - 9:34 amPVG-CMH
28h 09m2 stops
$1,074American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:58 pm - 10:55 amCMH-SHA
32h 57m2 stops
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9:30 pm - 11:41 pmSHA-CMH
39h 11m2 stops
$1,076Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 15
United Airlines Logo
10:26 am - 6:55 pmCMH-PVG
44h 29m3 stops
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1:30 pm - 10:59 pmPVG-CMH
22h 29m2 stops
$1,081United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
United Airlines Logo
6:07 am - 6:55 pmCMH-PVG
23h 48m2 stops
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1:30 pm - 10:10 pmPVG-CMH
20h 40m2 stops
$1,086United Airlines
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Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 9:55 amCMH-SHA
26h 55m2 stops
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3:30 pm - 1:28 pmSHA-CMH
34h 58m2 stops
$1,121Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Jan 23 - Sat, Feb 28

Cathay Pacific flights from Columbus Airport to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Columbus Airport to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Oct 1
CMH7:29 amColumbus
40h 36m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 8
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
46h 45m
2 stops
CMH12:05 amColumbus
$1,006
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Cathay Pacific
Oct 28
CMH1:01 pmColumbus
34h 34m
2 stops
PVG11:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 4
PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong
22h 08m
2 stops
CMH5:38 pmColumbus
$1,018
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Cathay Pacific
Oct 22
CMH10:17 amColumbus
37h 48m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 18
SHA4:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 03m
2 stops
CMH5:38 pmColumbus
$1,026
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Japan Airlines flights from Columbus Airport to Shanghai

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Japan Airlines
Dec 16
CMH6:31 amColumbus
23h 59m
2 stops
PVG7:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Jan 10
PVG2:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
60h 25m
2 stops
CMH1:25 pmColumbus
$1,406
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Japan Airlines
Oct 3
CMH9:03 amColumbus
38h 22m
2 stops
SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 6
SHA12:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 19m
2 stops
CMH5:09 pmColumbus
$1,560
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus Airport to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated September 30, 2025.
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ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Wed 10/22

10:17 am-8:15 pm

2 stops45h 58m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/18

12:50 pm-5:38 pm

2 stops41h 48m

$1,006

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Tue 10/28

1:01 pm-11:35 am

2 stops34h 34m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/4

8:30 am-5:38 pm

2 stops22h 08m

$1,018

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sun 12/7

8:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/15

5:30 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop16h 52m

$1,058

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sun 12/7

7:04 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/15

8:15 pm-11:36 am

2 stops28h 21m

$1,062

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Wed 10/22

5:38 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/18

6:25 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop37h 38m

$1,064

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Tue 12/2

7:27 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops31h 58m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/17

6:25 pm-9:34 am

2 stops28h 09m

$1,074

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sun 12/7

12:58 pm-10:55 am

2 stops32h 57m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/15

9:30 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops39h 11m

$1,076

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Tue 10/28

10:26 am-6:55 pm

3 stops44h 29m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/4

1:30 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops22h 29m

$1,081

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Thu 3/5

6:07 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 48m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/9

1:30 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$1,086

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Fri 1/23

6:00 pm-9:55 am

2 stops26h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/28

3:30 pm-1:28 pm

2 stops34h 58m

$1,121

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Columbus Airport and Shanghai?

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as $1,567. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Columbus Airport to Shanghai for around $2,152.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Columbus Airport to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the afternoon for as low as $1,687. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $2,150.

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There are no direct flights from Columbus Airport to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Columbus Airport to Shanghai.
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  • How far is Columbus to Shanghai by plane?

    There are 7269.4 mi between Columbus and Shanghai. Typically, this will take 18h 15m by plane in normal conditions.

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

    Prices for flights from Columbus Airport to Shanghai were last updated today.

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

    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 Airport to Shanghai.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Columbus Airport to Shanghai

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,057Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,105Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,964 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,156Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,931 reviews
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