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$927 Find cheap flights from Columbus to Shanghai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Columbus to Shanghai departing on 6/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Columbus to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Columbus to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Shanghai (CMH-SHA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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1:57 pm - 4:30 pmCMH-PVG
38h 33m2 stops
12:35 am - 10:34 pmPVG-CMH
33h 59m2 stops
$1,558Qatar Airways
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Thu, Oct 10 - Fri, Oct 25
4:39 pm - 4:30 pmCMH-PVG
35h 51m2 stops
11:45 pm - 10:34 pmPVG-CMH
35h 49m2 stops
$1,575Qatar Airways
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Tue, Oct 15 - Sat, Nov 16
6:07 am - 9:25 pmCMH-PVG
27h 18m2 stops
2:30 am - 1:11 pmPVG-CMH
23h 41m2 stops
$1,582ANA
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Thu, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 3
5:08 pm - 2:50 pmCMH-PVG
33h 42m2 stops
5:00 pm - 2:48 pmPVG-CMH
33h 48m2 stops
$1,606American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 15 - Sat, Jun 22
5:08 pm - 2:50 pmCMH-PVG
33h 42m2 stops
5:00 pm - 2:20 pmPVG-CMH
33h 20m1 stop
$1,608American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 15 - Sat, Jun 22
4:05 pm - 12:35 amCMH-PVG
20h 30m2 stops
2:30 am - 2:14 pmPVG-CMH
24h 44m2 stops
$1,612ANA
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Tue, Oct 15 - Fri, Nov 15
6:00 am - 1:45 pmCMH-PVG
19h 45m1 stop
3:45 pm - 10:42 pmPVG-CMH
18h 57m1 stop
$1,627Delta
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Sat, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 28
6:06 pm - 1:45 pmCMH-PVG
31h 39m2 stops
3:45 pm - 10:46 pmPVG-CMH
19h 01m1 stop
$1,631Delta
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Mon, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 9
3:19 pm - 7:55 amCMH-PVG
28h 36m2 stops
11:00 am - 4:49 pmPVG-CMH
41h 49m2 stops
$1,892British Airways
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Wed, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 18
3:19 pm - 7:55 amCMH-PVG
28h 36m2 stops
11:00 am - 5:12 pmPVG-CMH
42h 12m2 stops
$2,242British Airways
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Thu, Jul 4 - Wed, Aug 7

Flights from Columbus to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights from Columbus Airport to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Columbus to Shanghai, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Columbus, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Columbus Airport to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Columbus Airport to Shanghai is February, where tickets cost $1,589 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $2,329 and $2,249 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Shanghai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Columbus Airport to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to Shanghai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 75 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Columbus to Shanghai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Columbus to Shanghai found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $1,558 on Qatar Airways, followed by ANA ($1,582). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $927 on Delta and from $951 on American Airlines.

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Flight from Columbus to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Columbus to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Columbus to Shanghai flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Shanghai was $927 for a one-way ticket and $1,558 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus and Shanghai?

    A passport is required to fly from Columbus to Shanghai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Columbus to Shanghai?

    Columbus is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Shanghai. You will leave Columbus from Columbus and you will be arriving in Shanghai at one of these airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Shanghai?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Columbus and Shanghai, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Columbus to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbus to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Columbus is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Columbus to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Columbus to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/30Sun
2 stopsDelta
21h 10mCMH-PVG
$927
7/2Tue
1 stopDelta
18h 55mCMH-PVG
$950
5/26Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
35h 42mCMH-PVG
$951
7/1Mon
2 stopsDelta
31h 39mCMH-PVG
$956
7/3Wed
2 stopsJapan Airlines
40h 00mCMH-SHA
$1,023
7/1Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
32h 51mCMH-PVG
$1,029
7/3Wed
3 stops
32h 43mCMH-SHA
$1,328
7/3Wed
3 stops
27h 30mCMH-PVG
$1,405
7/2Tue
2 stopsCathay Pacific
37h 05mCMH-SHA
$1,724
7/4Thu
2 stopsCathay Pacific
39h 08mCMH-SHA
$2,236

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Last minute flights from Columbus to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Columbus to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/21Tue
multi-stop
29h 35mCMH-PVG
5/23Thu
multi-stop
32h 45mPVG-CMH
$1,707
5/21Tue
multi-stop
32h 25mCMH-SHA
5/23Thu
multi-stop
31h 35mSHA-CMH
$1,803
5/21Tue
multi-stop
25h 20mCMH-PVG
5/22Wed
multi-stop
39h 30mPVG-CMH
$1,856
5/21Tue
multi-stop
29h 35mCMH-PVG
5/23Thu
multi-stop
37h 45mPVG-CMH
$1,866
5/21Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
21h 21mCMH-PVG
5/23Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 42mPVG-CMH
$1,926
5/21Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
21h 21mCMH-PVG
5/23Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
30h 00mPVG-CMH
$1,929
5/21Tue
multi-stop
40h 36mCMH-PVG
5/23Thu
multi-stop
30h 00mPVG-CMH
$1,946
5/21Tue
multi-stop
23h 35mCMH-PVG
5/22Wed
multi-stop
39h 30mPVG-CMH
$2,181
5/21Tue
multi-stop
23h 35mCMH-PVG
5/22Wed
multi-stop
23h 46mPVG-CMH
$2,702
5/21Tue
multi-stopKorean Air
27h 48mCMH-SHA
5/23Thu
multi-stopKorean Air
31h 44mSHA-CMH
$3,926

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Columbus - Shanghai Flights

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