Cheap flights from Columbus Airport to Shanghai from $562

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Cathay Pacific Logo
7:38 pm - 1:15 pm
CMH
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PVG
29h 37m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:20 am - 7:06 pm
PVG
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CMH
23h 46m
2 stops
$1,193Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Oct 13
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10:39 am - 12:45 am
CMH
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PVG
26h 06m
2 stops
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1:50 am - 1:14 pm
PVG
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CMH
23h 24m
2 stops
$1,204ANA
Sun, Apr 26 - Mon, May 11
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10:39 am - 12:45 am
CMH
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PVG
26h 06m
2 stops
ANA Logo
8:25 am - 7:10 pm
PVG
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CMH
22h 45m
2 stops
$1,215ANA
Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, May 7
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7:36 pm - 11:45 am
CMH
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PVG
52h 09m
2 stops
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12:35 am - 11:22 pm
PVG
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CMH
34h 47m
2 stops
$1,217Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:38 pm - 12:05 pm
CMH
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PVG
28h 27m
2 stops
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8:35 am - 11:30 pm
PVG
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CMH
26h 55m
2 stops
$1,243Cathay Pacific
Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Oct 15
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7:38 pm - 10:10 pm
CMH
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PVG
38h 32m
2 stops
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7:20 am - 11:30 pm
PVG
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CMH
28h 10m
2 stops
$1,246Cathay Pacific
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Oct 3
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7:38 pm - 12:05 pm
CMH
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PVG
28h 27m
2 stops
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7:20 am - 11:30 pm
PVG
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CMH
28h 10m
2 stops
$1,289Cathay Pacific
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Oct 12
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5:59 pm - 8:15 pm
CMH
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PVG
38h 16m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:35 am - 11:30 pm
PVG
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CMH
26h 55m
2 stops
$1,293Cathay Pacific
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 26
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12:51 pm - 11:20 am
CMH
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SHA
34h 29m
2 stops
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12:45 pm - 3:01 pm
SHA
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CMH
38h 16m
2 stops
$1,460Japan Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 9
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5:00 pm - 5:05 pm
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SHA
36h 05m
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6:25 pm - 1:49 pm
SHA
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CMH
31h 24m
2 stops
$1,491Korean Air
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, May 11

Cathay Pacific flights from Columbus Airport to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Columbus Airport to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Sep 8
CMH7:38 pmColumbus
29h 37m
2 stops
PVG1:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 13
PVG7:20 amShanghai Pu Dong
23h 46m
2 stops
CMH7:06 pmColumbus
$1,193
Cathay Pacific
Sep 7
CMH7:38 pmColumbus
28h 27m
2 stops
PVG12:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 14
PVG2:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
45h 00m
2 stops
CMH11:30 pmColumbus
$1,243
Cathay Pacific
Sep 19
CMH7:38 pmColumbus
38h 32m
2 stops
PVG10:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 3
PVG7:20 amShanghai Pu Dong
28h 10m
2 stops
CMH11:30 pmColumbus
$1,246

Japan Airlines flights from Columbus Airport to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Columbus Airport to Shanghai flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Apr 28
CMH12:51 pmColumbus
34h 29m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 9
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 16m
2 stops
CMH3:01 pmColumbus
$1,460
Japan Airlines
Jun 30
CMH8:22 amColumbus
38h 58m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 7
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 38m
2 stops
CMH4:23 pmColumbus
$1,654
Japan Airlines
Apr 30
CMH12:51 pmColumbus
34h 29m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 7
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 00m
2 stops
CMH5:45 pmColumbus
$1,711

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ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Tue 9/8

7:38 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops29h 37m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/13

7:20 am-7:06 pm

2 stops23h 46m

$1,193

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sun 4/26

10:39 am-12:45 am

2 stops26h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/11

1:50 am-1:14 pm

2 stops23h 24m

$1,204
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sun 4/26

10:39 am-12:45 am

2 stops26h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/7

8:25 am-7:10 pm

2 stops22h 45m

$1,215

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Wed 4/22

7:36 pm-11:45 am

2 stops52h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/29

12:35 am-11:22 pm

2 stops34h 47m

$1,217

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Mon 9/7

7:38 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 27m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/15

8:35 am-11:30 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,243

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sat 9/19

7:38 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops38h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/3

7:20 am-11:30 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$1,246

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Mon 9/7

7:38 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 27m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/12

7:20 am-11:30 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$1,289

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sat 8/29

5:59 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops38h 16m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/26

8:35 am-11:30 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,293

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Tue 4/28

12:51 pm-11:20 am

2 stops34h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/9

12:45 pm-3:01 pm

2 stops38h 16m

$1,460

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sat 4/25

5:00 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops36h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/11

6:25 pm-1:49 pm

2 stops31h 24m

$1,491

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Columbus Airport is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,031, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of January is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Columbus Airport averaging around $1,053.

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Fastest flight time

28h 48m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Columbus Airport to Shanghai takes 28h 48m
There are no direct flights from Columbus Airport to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Columbus Airport to Shanghai.

Frequently asked questions about flying from Columbus Airport to Shanghai

  • How far is Columbus to Shanghai by plane?

    There are 7269.4 mi between Columbus and Shanghai. Typically, this will take 28h 48m by plane in normal conditions.

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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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7.1
11,555 reviews
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7.9
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7.4
9,541 reviews
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