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September 14 - September 18

Cheapest

Best

CLE - Shanghai

$1,207

$1,125

Round trip

September 1 - September 22

CLE - Shanghai

$1,113

$1,220

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September 28 - October 19

CLE - Shanghai

$1,175

$1,220

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August 19 - August 29

Earliest

CLE - Shanghai

$1,221

$1,242

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August 25 - September 6

CLE - Shanghai

$1,220

$1,270

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October 11 - October 14

CLE - Shanghai

$1,286

$1,270

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September 9 - September 23

CLE - Shanghai

$1,137

$1,282

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November 13 - November 20

CLE - Shanghai

$1,190

$1,311

Round trip

October 27 - November 17

CLE - Shanghai

$1,261

$1,311

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August 23 - September 6

CLE - Shanghai

$1,225

$1,320

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Insights for flights from Cleveland to Shanghai

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Cleveland to Shanghai connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 4. This indicates that travelers should expect a multi-leg journey when planning their trip between these two cities.

The cheapest time to fly from Cleveland to Shanghai is typically in February, with a median fare of $835. Other cost-effective months include October, where the median fare is $1346, and November, with a median fare of $1356. These months offer more favorable pricing compared to the overall median for the route.

Fares from Cleveland to Shanghai typically range from $1340–$1556, with a median of $1396. Right now, fares are below the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting a price alert could be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

A typical journey from Cleveland to Shanghai takes approximately 53h 44m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 11,590 km. Travelers should prepare for an extended travel time due to the distance and the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Cleveland to Shanghai

Regular price: $1,043 - $1,815

Prices for flights from Cleveland to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 1043 USD and 1815 USD. The current lowest deal is 1135 USD with Korean Air, for travel from Sep 14 to Sep 18.

now $1,135

Low $1,043

High $1,815

The cheapest time to fly from Cleveland to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to Shanghai is February, with a median price of $835. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $4161. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $835

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $4,161

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Direct flights from Cleveland to Shanghai

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Last-minute flights going from Cleveland to Shanghai

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Shanghai

Cleveland (CLE) - Shanghai (SHA)

WestJet

$1,603

$1,757

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Shanghai

Cleveland (CLE) - Shanghai (PVG)

Qatar Airways

$1,505

$2,982

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Shanghai

Cleveland (CLE) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

$1,394

$3,521

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Shanghai

Cleveland (CLE) - Shanghai (PVG)

WestJet, 2GO

$1,362

$1,519

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Shanghai

Cleveland (CLE) - Shanghai (PVG)

WestJet, 2GO

$1,362

$1,538

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Shanghai

Cleveland (CLE) - Shanghai (PVG)

WestJet

$1,430

$1,574

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cleveland to Shanghai

4 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 18

$1,207 → $1,125

3 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 14

$1,286 → $1,270

10 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 29

$1,221 → $1,231

21 nights

Sep 28 - Oct 19

$1,175 → $1,220

Popular Airports to fly from Cleveland to Shanghai

Cleveland - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cleveland to Shanghai are below the typical level at $1135.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $835.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 53h 44m

The median flight time from Cleveland to Shanghai is 53 hours and 44 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is connecting dominant, with a median of 4 stopovers on connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Korean Air has a recent deal

Korean Air recently offered a deal for $1135 from CLE to SHA.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Cleveland to Shanghai are frequent, with 0.93 deals per day.

Cleveland main airports to depart from

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~15 km from Cleveland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1135

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Consider PVG for flights to Shanghai, offering a potentially cheaper option for your arrival.

📍 ~30 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$1135

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

SHA is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Shanghai, located closer to the city center.

📍 ~10 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$1311

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks, offering excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~170 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1191

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Sunan Shuofang International is the closest candidate airport to Shanghai city center, serving the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai corridor.

📍 ~110 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1380

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Cheapest

Nanjing Lukou International is a primary regional hub with high flight frequency and reliable high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

📍 ~270 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1149

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and growing regional international presence with good accessibility.

📍 ~150 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1341

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Nantong Xingdong is geographically very close to northern Shanghai and can be a useful alternative for domestic routes.

📍 ~100 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1522

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Shanghai, China

69% AI deal score

$9,974

From CLE

Elite

Oct 17

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$9,897

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across various travel sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can be beneficial. Weekday bookings sometimes offer different pricing compared to weekends.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover additional flight options or different prices. While it may require extra travel time to and from these airports, it could potentially lead to savings. Always weigh the cost savings against the convenience.

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