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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Shanghai

Find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Shanghai within the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $597 or round trip flights from $1,653.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Columbus to Shanghai

The distance between Columbus and Shanghai is about 11,723.13 km. The most popular month to Shanghai is June. The off-season for travel is April.

Cheapest one-way flight price $597
Cheapest return ticket price $1,653
Off-season for travel April
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 11,723.13 km

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Shanghai?

The cheapest time for Columbus to Shanghai flights: Jul 6 to Jul 13 — one way flight prices from $552.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Columbus (CMH) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Columbus to Shanghai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Columbus (CMH) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $1,486.

  • How many airports are there in Shanghai (SHA)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Shanghai (SHA): Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Columbus to Shanghai

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Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Columbus to Shanghai airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Sat, Jul 12 at $597 for one-way flights.
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