How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from Ohio to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of Columbus and flying into Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 18h 07m on average. Another popular route from Ohio to Shanghai is flying from Cleveland to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, which will take roughly 20h 05m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Ohio to Shanghai?

United Airlines, Delta, and Malaysia Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Ohio to Shanghai

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Ohio according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 81% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ohio to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from Ohio to Shanghai are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ohio to Shanghai?

The number of operators available for flights from Ohio to Shanghai is 2 as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Ohio to Shanghai?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Ohio to Shanghai.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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6:00 am - 9:25 pmCMH Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 25m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Tokyo Haneda

2:35 am - 11:34 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus

21h 59m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,083ANA

Wed, Feb 17 - Mon, Feb 22

6:00 am - 9:25 pmCMH Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 25m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Tokyo Haneda

8:35 am - 2:12 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus

42h 37m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,083ANA

Tue, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 10

6:00 am - 1:15 amCMH Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Tokyo Haneda

2:35 am - 3:53 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus

26h 18m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,085ANA

Wed, Feb 17 - Mon, Feb 22

6:00 am - 9:25 pmCMH Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 25m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Tokyo Haneda

2:35 am - 3:54 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus

26h 19m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,085ANA

Tue, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 9

8:30 am - 6:45 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 15m1 stop San Francisco

8:55 pm - 6:43 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

21h 48m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,114United Airlines

Mon, Feb 22 - Thu, Mar 18

6:30 am - 6:45 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 15m1 stop San Francisco

1:10 pm - 8:25 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

20h 15m1 stop San Francisco

$1,114United Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Thu, Feb 25

6:30 am - 6:45 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 15m1 stop San Francisco

1:10 pm - 8:25 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

20h 15m1 stop San Francisco

$1,114United Airlines

Mon, Jan 25 - Thu, Feb 25

6:10 am - 3:15 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 05m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:00 am - 6:45 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

21h 45m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,166Delta

Tue, Nov 24 - Thu, Dec 10

8:10 am - 3:15 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 05m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:00 am - 3:18 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

18h 18m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,166Delta

Tue, Nov 24 - Thu, Dec 10

6:00 am - 3:15 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 15m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:00 am - 1:23 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

16h 23m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,166Delta

Wed, Jan 27 - Thu, Feb 25

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6:10 am - 4:50 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 11:48 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

17h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,166American Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 19

6:10 am - 3:15 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 05m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7:20 pm - 12:02 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

29h 42m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,171Delta

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 19

5:06 am - 4:50 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 44m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 11:55 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

30h 05m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,171American Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 19

7:51 am - 4:50 pmCMH Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 11:37 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus

17h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,174American Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

7:51 am - 4:50 pmCMH Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 9:39 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus

27h 49m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,179American Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

5:40 am - 4:50 pmCMH Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 9:39 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus

27h 49m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,179American Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

9:30 am - 1:15 amCMH Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 45m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Tokyo Haneda

3:30 am - 9:12 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus

30h 42m3 stops Busan Gimhae Tokyo Narita Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,865Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 24

12:38 pm - 5:25 amCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 47m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

5:35 pm - 1:39 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

33h 04m3 stops Vancouver Intl Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,983Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 19

6:00 am - 4:15 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

45h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

11:30 pm - 11:59 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

61h 29m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,069Ethiopian Air

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 19

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Delta

Nov 24

CLE6:10 amCleveland Hopkins Intl

20h 05m

1 stop

PVG3:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Dec 10

PVG10:00 amShanghai Pu Dong

21h 45m

1 stop

CLE6:45 pmCleveland Hopkins Intl

$1,166

Delta

Nov 24

CLE7:05 amCleveland Hopkins Intl

23h 50m

2 stops

PVG7:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Dec 10

PVG10:00 amShanghai Pu Dong

23h 52m

2 stops

CLE8:52 pmCleveland Hopkins Intl

$1,171

Delta

Jan 12

CMH8:00 amColumbus

18h 15m

1 stop

PVG3:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 11

PVG10:00 amShanghai Pu Dong

23h 59m

1 stop

CMH8:59 pmColumbus

$1,174

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Cathay Pacific

Mar 8

CVG8:32 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

26h 23m

2 stops

PVG11:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 31

PVG7:20 amShanghai Pu Dong

25h 27m

2 stops

CVG8:47 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$1,253

Cathay Pacific

Feb 15

CVG10:02 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

24h 53m

2 stops

PVG11:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jun 10

PVG7:20 amShanghai Pu Dong

25h 47m

2 stops

CVG9:07 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$1,259

Cathay Pacific

Nov 27

DAY6:37 amDayton

21h 13m

1 stop

PVG4:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Dec 17

PVG6:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

17h 42m

1 stop

DAY11:32 pmDayton

$1,714

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CMH Columbus - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Columbus

Wed 2/17

6:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/22

2:35 am-11:34 am

2 stops21h 59m

$1,083

ColumbusShanghai

CMH Columbus - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CMHPVG

Columbus

Tue 3/2

6:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/10

8:35 am-2:12 pm

2 stops42h 37m

$1,083

ColumbusShanghai

CMH Columbus - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CMHPVG

Columbus

Wed 2/17

6:00 am-1:15 am

2 stops30h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/22

2:35 am-3:53 pm

2 stops26h 18m

$1,085

ColumbusShanghai

CMH Columbus - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CMHPVG

Columbus

Tue 3/2

6:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/9

2:35 am-3:54 pm

2 stops26h 19m

$1,085

ClevelandShanghai

CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CLEPVG

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 2/22

8:30 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/18

8:55 pm-6:43 am

1 stop21h 48m

$1,114

ClevelandShanghai

CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CLEPVG

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 1/21

6:30 am-6:45 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/25

1:10 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$1,114

ClevelandShanghai

CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CLEPVG

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 1/25

6:30 am-6:45 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/25

1:10 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$1,114

ClevelandShanghai

CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CLEPVG

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 11/24

6:10 am-3:15 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/10

10:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,166

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ClevelandShanghai

CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CLEPVG

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 11/24

8:10 am-3:15 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/10

10:00 am-3:18 pm

1 stop18h 18m

$1,166

ClevelandShanghai

CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

CLEPVG

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 1/27

6:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/25

10:00 am-1:23 pm

1 stop16h 23m

$1,166

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Ohio is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,259, 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 Ohio averaging around $1,274.

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Fastest flight time	15h 05m
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The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Ohio in the past 72 hours is $570. The best round-trip flight deal from Ohio to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,083.

The fastest flight from Ohio to Shanghai takes 15h 05m

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Prices for flights from Ohio to Shanghai are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ohio to Shanghai?
The number of operators available for flights from Ohio to Shanghai is 2 as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Ohio to Shanghai?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Ohio to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Delta	PriceFrom $529	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,719 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $991	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,494 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,054	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,234 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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