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

United Airlines and American 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 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Ohio to Shanghai on average per week?

The number of flights available between Ohio and Shanghai is 6 per week as of September 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from Ohio to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of Cincinnati and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 19h 50m on average. Another popular route from Ohio to Shanghai is flying from Akron to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 22h 29m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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 7 as of September 2025.

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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12:16 pm - 10:40 amDTW-SHA

33h 24m2 stops

12:10 pm - 10:40 amSHA-DTW

35h 30m3 stops

$888Multiple Airlines

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jue., nov. 6 - jue., nov. 13

12:16 pm - 12:40 pmDTW-SHA

35h 24m2 stops

12:10 pm - 5:30 amSHA-DTW

30h 20m2 stops

$895Multiple Airlines

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jue., nov. 6 - dom., nov. 16

1:07 pm - 1:30 pmDTW-PVG

36h 23m2 stops

8:30 am - 6:19 pmPVG-DTW

22h 49m2 stops

$979Cathay Pacific

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jue., oct. 30 - mar., nov. 11

6:45 am - 12:05 pmCLE-SHA

41h 20m2 stops

10:30 pm - 6:18 pmSHA-CLE

32h 48m2 stops

$1,000Cathay Pacific

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mié., oct. 22 - lun., nov. 10

5:31 am - 4:25 pmCVG-PVG

21h 54m1 stop

6:25 pm - 10:34 pmPVG-CVG

17h 09m1 stop

$1,058American Airlines

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sáb., nov. 8 - sáb., nov. 15

7:00 am - 2:50 pmCMH-PVG

19h 50m1 stop

6:25 pm - 11:44 amPVG-CMH

30h 19m2 stops

$1,062American Airlines

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mié., oct. 22 - mar., nov. 18

6:00 am - 4:45 pmPIT-PVG

46h 45m2 stops

11:05 pm - 11:58 pmPVG-PIT

61h 53m2 stops

$1,076Turkish Airlines

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dom., oct. 12 - dom., nov. 2

6:00 am - 8:15 amPIT-PVG

62h 15m2 stops

10:10 am - 11:58 pmPVG-PIT

50h 48m2 stops

$1,115Turkish Airlines

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sáb., oct. 25 - lun., nov. 17

10:30 am - 11:20 pmCMH-PVG

47h 50m2 stops

7:00 pm - 11:44 pmPVG-CMH

41h 44m2 stops

$1,120Air China

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mar., nov. 4 - lun., feb. 9

10:30 am - 10:15 amCMH-PVG

34h 45m2 stops

7:10 am - 11:44 pmPVG-CMH

29h 34m2 stops

$1,129Air China

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mar., nov. 4 - vie., feb. 6

Cathay Pacific flights from Ohio to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Ohio to Shanghai flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

Oct 30

DTW1:07 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 23m

2 stops

PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Nov 11

PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong

22h 49m

2 stops

DTW6:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$979

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Cathay Pacific

Oct 22

CLE6:45 amCleveland Hopkins Intl

41h 20m

2 stops

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 10

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 48m

2 stops

CLE6:18 pmCleveland Hopkins Intl

$1,000

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Cathay Pacific

Feb 1

CMH7:23 pmColumbus

51h 57m

2 stops

SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Feb 11

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

46h 14m

2 stops

CMH10:49 pmColumbus

$1,006

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Japan Airlines flights from Ohio to Shanghai

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Japan Airlines

Oct 21

CVG7:49 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

27h 36m

2 stops

SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 29

SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

44h 16m

2 stops

CVG9:26 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$1,151

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Japan Airlines

Feb 11

DAY4:20 pmDayton

35h 45m

2 stops

PVG5:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 25

PVG10:00 amShanghai Pu Dong

38h 50m

2 stops

DAY11:50 amDayton

$1,181

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Japan Airlines

Feb 3

DAY4:20 pmDayton

35h 45m

2 stops

PVG5:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Feb 24

PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

30h 10m

2 stops

DAY11:50 amDayton

$1,187

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DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 11/6

12:16 pm-10:40 am

2 stops33h 24m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 11/13

12:10 pm-10:40 am

3 stops35h 30m

$888

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 11/6

12:16 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops35h 24m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 11/16

12:10 pm-5:30 am

2 stops30h 20m

$895

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 10/30

1:07 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops36h 23m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 11/11

8:30 am-6:19 pm

2 stops22h 49m

$979

ClevelandShanghai

CLE - SHA

CLESHA

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

mié. 10/22

6:45 am-12:05 pm

2 stops41h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 11/10

10:30 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops32h 48m

$1,000

CincinnatiShanghai

CVG - PVG

CVGPVG

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

sáb. 11/8

5:31 am-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 54m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 11/15

6:25 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop17h 09m

$1,058

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

mié. 10/22

7:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 11/18

6:25 pm-11:44 am

2 stops30h 19m

$1,062

PittsburghShanghai

PIT - PVG

PITPVG

Pittsburgh

dom. 10/12

6:00 am-4:45 pm

2 stops46h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 11/2

11:05 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops61h 53m

$1,076

PittsburghShanghai

PIT - PVG

PITPVG

Pittsburgh

sáb. 10/25

6:00 am-8:15 am

2 stops62h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 11/17

10:10 am-11:58 pm

2 stops50h 48m

$1,115

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

mar. 11/4

10:30 am-11:20 pm

2 stops47h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 2/9

7:00 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops41h 44m

$1,120

ColumbusShanghai

CMH - PVG

CMHPVG

Columbus

mar. 11/4

10:30 am-10:15 am

2 stops34h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 2/6

7:10 am-11:44 pm

2 stops29h 34m

$1,129

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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 $1,572. 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 Ohio to Shanghai for around $1,958.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Ohio to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the evening for as low as $1,623. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,786.

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Fastest flight time	15h 35m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Shanghai	1 airport

The fastest flight from Ohio to Shanghai takes 15h 35m

Direct flights go from Ohio to Shanghai every day.

There is 1 airport near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG)

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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 7 as of September 2025.
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.

Best airlines flying from Ohio to Shanghai

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Delta	PriceFrom $969	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,973 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $993	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,928 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,053	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,459	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,399 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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