How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from South Carolina to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of Charleston and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 22h 30m on average. Another popular route from South Carolina to Shanghai is flying from Columbia to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 23h 55m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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The number of operators available for flights from South Carolina to Shanghai is 3 as of May 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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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5:37 pm - 4:20 pm

CLT

PVG

34h 43m

2 stops

11:35 pm - 9:55 pm

PVG

CLT

34h 20m

2 stops

$1,118Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 30

8:25 am - 4:20 pm

CLT

PVG

43h 55m

2 stops

6:40 pm - 2:57 pm

PVG

CLT

32h 17m

2 stops

$1,128Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 9

5:30 pm - 2:20 pm

CLT

SHA

32h 50m

2 stops

8:50 am - 7:45 am

SHA

CLT

34h 55m

3 stops

$1,160China Southern

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Sep 7

11:05 am - 4:25 pm

CHS

PVG

41h 20m

1 stop

6:10 pm - 10:13 am

PVG

CHS

28h 03m

1 stop

$1,192Air Canada

Sun, Jul 19 - Thu, Jul 23

5:29 pm - 11:05 am

GSP

PVG

29h 36m

2 stops

7:20 am - 9:31 pm

PVG

GSP

26h 11m

2 stops

$1,221Cathay Pacific

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16

7:49 pm - 12:05 pm

CAE

PVG

28h 16m

2 stops

7:20 am - 7:18 pm

PVG

CAE

47h 58m

2 stops

$1,259Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 28

8:01 pm - 11:55 pm

GSP

PVG

39h 54m

2 stops

7:05 pm - 9:27 pm

PVG

GSP

38h 22m

2 stops

$1,301Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jul 23 - Tue, Oct 13

12:10 pm - 4:25 pm

SAV

PVG

40h 15m

2 stops

6:10 pm - 10:23 am

PVG

SAV

52h 13m

2 stops

$1,338Air Canada

Sat, Jun 6 - Tue, Jul 28

1:05 pm - 12:05 pm

CLT

SHA

35h 00m

2 stops

10:30 pm - 7:50 pm

SHA

CLT

33h 20m

2 stops

$1,341Cathay Pacific

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

5:37 pm - 5:25 pm

CLT

SHA

35h 48m

3 stops

3:50 pm - 8:25 am

SHA

CLT

28h 35m

2 stops

$1,479China Southern

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Oct 31

Cathay Pacific flights from South Carolina to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

Sep 7

GSP5:29 pmGreenville

29h 36m

2 stops

PVG11:05 amShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 16

PVG7:20 amShanghai Pu Dong

26h 11m

2 stops

GSP9:31 pmGreenville

$1,221

Cathay Pacific

Sep 5

CLT6:45 pmCharlotte Douglas

28h 20m

2 stops

PVG11:05 amShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 26

PVG8:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

24h 15m

2 stops

CLT8:50 pmCharlotte Douglas

$1,300

Cathay Pacific

Sep 10

CLT1:05 pmCharlotte Douglas

35h 00m

2 stops

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 14

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 20m

2 stops

CLT7:50 pmCharlotte Douglas

$1,341

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Japan Airlines

Sep 7

GSP6:47 amGreenville

40h 33m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 16

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 59m

2 stops

GSP1:44 pmGreenville

$1,549

Japan Airlines

Sep 10

GSP6:47 amGreenville

40h 33m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 14

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 59m

2 stops

GSP1:44 pmGreenville

$1,699

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Oct 2

CAE7:08 amColumbia Metropolitan

24h 37m

2 stops

PVG7:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Oct 6

PVG9:05 amShanghai Pu Dong

40h 26m

2 stops

CAE1:31 pmColumbia Metropolitan

$2,103

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CharlotteShanghai

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Charlotte Douglas

Tue 9/29

5:37 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops34h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/30

11:35 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$1,118

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - PVG

CLTPVG

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 8/17

8:25 am-4:20 pm

2 stops43h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/9

6:40 pm-2:57 pm

2 stops32h 17m

$1,128

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 8/18

5:30 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops32h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/7

8:50 am-7:45 am

3 stops34h 55m

$1,160

CharlestonShanghai

CHS - PVG

CHSPVG

Charleston

Sun 7/19

11:05 am-4:25 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/23

6:10 pm-10:13 am

1 stop28h 03m

$1,192

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Greenville

Mon 9/7

5:29 pm-11:05 am

2 stops29h 36m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/16

7:20 am-9:31 pm

2 stops26h 11m

$1,221

ColumbiaShanghai

CAE - PVG

CAEPVG

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/27

7:49 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 16m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/28

7:20 am-7:18 pm

2 stops47h 58m

$1,259

GreenvilleShanghai

GSP - PVG

GSPPVG

Greenville

Thu 7/23

8:01 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops39h 54m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/13

7:05 pm-9:27 pm

2 stops38h 22m

$1,301

SavannahShanghai

SAV - PVG

SAVPVG

Savannah/Hilton Head

Sat 6/6

12:10 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops40h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/28

6:10 pm-10:23 am

2 stops52h 13m

$1,338

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 9/10

1:05 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/14

10:30 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$1,341

CharlotteShanghai

CLT - SHA

CLTSHA

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 9/17

5:37 pm-5:25 pm

3 stops35h 48m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/31

3:50 pm-8:25 am

2 stops28h 35m

$1,479

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The number of operators available for flights from South Carolina to Shanghai is 3 as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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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