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Cheapest round-trip
$978
Typical prices: $1,057-$1,430
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/2Thu 9/10
CMH - PVG • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$581
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/18
CMH - SHA • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to Shanghai

Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 10
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7:02 am - 8:55 pmCMH  Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
25h 53m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl
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11:40 am - 5:08 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus
29h 28m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$978Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Thu, Sep 3
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7:02 am - 8:55 pmCMH  Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
25h 53m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl
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1:10 pm - 5:08 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus
27h 58m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$987Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Sep 21
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5:35 pm - 3:00 pmCMH  Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
57h 25m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl
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1:10 pm - 5:08 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus
27h 58m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$1,028Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 8
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7:00 am - 9:45 pmCMH  Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
25h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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6:10 pm - 6:00 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus
36h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,132Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 24
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7:30 am - 6:55 pmCMH  Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
23h 25m1 stop Los Angeles
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1:30 pm - 10:27 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus
21h 57m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,300United Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Oct 20
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7:40 am - 5:45 pmCMH  Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 05m1 stop Los Angeles
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12:10 pm - 11:59 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus
23h 49m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,300United Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Oct 29
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8:00 am - 5:45 pmCMH  Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 45m1 stop Los Angeles
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1:30 pm - 9:55 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus
32h 25m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,300United Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Oct 27
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8:15 am - 3:25 pmCMH  Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 10m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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10:00 am - 8:58 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus
22h 58m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,418Delta
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Oct 29
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8:15 am - 3:25 pmCMH  Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 10m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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10:00 am - 8:58 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus
22h 58m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,418Delta
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Oct 27
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6:30 am - 3:25 pmCMH  Columbus-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
20h 55m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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10:00 am - 11:58 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-CMH Columbus
25h 58m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,418Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Shanghai flights

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 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 round-trip 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 October, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,042 and $2,038 respectively.

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Cheapest flight

$581
Flight from Columbus to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Shanghai was $581 for a one-way ticket and $978 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam 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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