Cheap flights from Columbus Airport to Shanghai from $500

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Cathay Pacific Logo
7:54 pm - 1:15 pm
CMH
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PVG
29h 21m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:20 am - 11:39 pm
PVG
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CMH
28h 19m
2 stops
$997Cathay Pacific
Fri, Apr 17 - Fri, May 15
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7:51 pm - 10:10 pm
CMH
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PVG
38h 19m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:35 am - 11:39 pm
PVG
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CMH
27h 04m
2 stops
$1,035Cathay Pacific
Thu, Apr 2 - Wed, Apr 8
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6:00 am - 9:25 pm
CMH
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PVG
26h 25m
2 stops
ANA Logo
2:35 am - 2:12 pm
PVG
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CMH
23h 37m
2 stops
$1,133ANA
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 24
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:51 pm - 11:35 am
CMH
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PVG
27h 44m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:20 am - 7:03 pm
PVG
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CMH
23h 43m
2 stops
$1,168Cathay Pacific
Mon, Mar 23 - Wed, Apr 1
Cathay Pacific Logo
3:45 pm - 10:10 pm
CMH
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PVG
42h 25m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:20 am - 11:31 pm
PVG
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CMH
28h 11m
2 stops
$1,170Cathay Pacific
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:51 pm - 12:30 pm
CMH
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PVG
28h 39m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:40 pm - 6:02 pm
PVG
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CMH
36h 22m
2 stops
$1,189Cathay Pacific
Mon, Mar 23 - Tue, Mar 31
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:51 pm - 1:30 pm
CMH
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PVG
29h 39m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:05 pm - 6:02 pm
PVG
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CMH
34h 57m
2 stops
$1,199Cathay Pacific
Sun, Mar 22 - Tue, Mar 31
Cathay Pacific Logo
3:45 pm - 12:30 pm
CMH
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PVG
32h 45m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:20 am - 7:03 pm
PVG
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CMH
23h 43m
2 stops
$1,211Cathay Pacific
Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Apr 1
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6:00 am - 12:25 pm
CMH
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SHA
41h 25m
2 stops
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1:40 pm - 1:22 pm
SHA
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CMH
35h 42m
2 stops
$1,281ANA
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 25
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10:04 am - 11:20 am
CMH
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SHA
61h 16m
2 stops
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12:45 pm - 5:30 pm
SHA
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CMH
40h 45m
2 stops
$1,542Japan Airlines
Sun, Jun 28 - Tue, Jul 21

ANA flights from Columbus Airport to Shanghai

Our best ANA deals on Columbus Airport to Shanghai flight tickets
ANA
Mar 4
CMH6:00 amColumbus
26h 25m
2 stops
PVG9:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Mar 24
PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
23h 37m
2 stops
CMH2:12 pmColumbus
$1,133
ANA
May 25
CMH9:00 amColumbus
47h 40m
2 stops
PVG8:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Jun 22
PVG1:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
24h 37m
2 stops
CMH2:12 pmColumbus
$1,270
ANA
Mar 4
CMH6:00 amColumbus
41h 25m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 25
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 42m
2 stops
CMH1:22 pmColumbus
$1,281

Japan Airlines flights from Columbus Airport to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Columbus Airport to Shanghai flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Jun 28
CMH10:04 amColumbus
61h 16m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 21
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 45m
2 stops
CMH5:30 pmColumbus
$1,542
Japan Airlines
Jul 6
CMH8:59 amColumbus
38h 21m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 28
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 39m
2 stops
CMH2:24 pmColumbus
$1,547
Japan Airlines
Jul 8
CMH8:59 amColumbus
38h 21m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jul 28
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 39m
2 stops
CMH2:24 pmColumbus
$1,553

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ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Fri 4/17

7:54 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops29h 21m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/15

7:20 am-11:39 pm

2 stops28h 19m

$997

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Thu 4/2

7:51 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops38h 19m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/8

8:35 am-11:39 pm

2 stops27h 04m

$1,035

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/24

2:35 am-2:12 pm

2 stops23h 37m

$1,133

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Mon 3/23

7:51 pm-11:35 am

2 stops27h 44m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/1

7:20 am-7:03 pm

2 stops23h 43m

$1,168

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Tue 3/31

3:45 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops42h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/7

7:20 am-11:31 pm

2 stops28h 11m

$1,170

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Mon 3/23

7:51 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops28h 39m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/31

5:40 pm-6:02 pm

2 stops36h 22m

$1,189

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Sun 3/22

7:51 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops29h 39m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/31

7:05 pm-6:02 pm

2 stops34h 57m

$1,199

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

Tue 3/24

3:45 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/1

7:20 am-7:03 pm

2 stops23h 43m

$1,211

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops41h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/25

1:40 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops35h 42m

$1,281

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - SHA

CMHSHA

Columbus

Sun 6/28

10:04 am-11:20 am

2 stops61h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/21

12:45 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops40h 45m

$1,542

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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

20h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Columbus Airport to Shanghai takes 20h 30m
There are no direct flights from Columbus Airport to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes 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 20h 30m 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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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,057Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,294 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,105Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,204 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,155Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,299 reviews
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