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Cheap flights from Albany (ALB) to Shanghai from $1,679

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/19. 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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Cheap flight deals from Albany to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albany (ALB) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,258
From Albany Intl to Shanghai
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Albany, New York to Shanghai?

Users have found that flying from Albany, New York to Shanghai on a Tuesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Albany, New York to Shanghai (ALB - SHA)?

When flying from Albany, New York to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap ANA flights from Albany to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by ANA for the route between Albany and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced ANA flights we've found from Albany to Shanghai. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Wed 9/1811:25 amALB - PVG
2 stops25h 10mANA
Sat 9/211:35 amPVG - ALB
2 stops24h 33mANA
Deal found 4/27$2,058
Mon 7/16:15 amALB - SHA
2 stops42h 00mANA
Mon 7/81:35 pmSHA - ALB
2 stops37h 43mANA
Deal found 4/28$3,091
Mon 6/2411:16 amALB - SHA
2 stops36h 59mANA
Mon 7/11:35 pmSHA - ALB
2 stops44h 07mANA
Deal found 4/28$3,842

Cheap Delta flights from Albany to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Albany and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Delta flights we've found at this time heading from Albany to Shanghai. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Thu 9/1912:35 pmALB - PVG
1 stop37h 10mDelta
Mon 9/235:30 pmPVG - ALB
2 stops27h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/28$1,687
Wed 9/186:00 amALB - PVG
2 stops21h 15mDelta
Sun 9/225:30 pmPVG - ALB
2 stops41h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/28$1,700
Wed 9/186:00 amALB - PVG
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Sun 9/223:45 pmPVG - ALB
1 stop19h 21mDelta
Deal found 4/28$2,267
Thu 9/196:00 amALB - PVG
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Mon 9/233:45 pmPVG - ALB
1 stop19h 21mDelta
Deal found 4/28$2,664

Albany to Shanghai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Albany and Shanghai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Albany to Shanghai in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 9/196:25 amALB - PVG
2 stops23h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/238:10 pmPVG - ALB
2 stops26h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,679
Thu 9/195:00 pmALB - PVG
1 stop32h 45mDelta
Mon 9/235:30 pmPVG - ALB
2 stops27h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/27$1,687
Wed 9/186:00 amALB - PVG
2 stops21h 15mDelta
Sun 9/225:30 pmPVG - ALB
2 stops41h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/27$1,700
Wed 9/1811:25 amALB - PVG
2 stops25h 10mANA
Sat 9/211:35 amPVG - ALB
2 stops24h 33mANA
Deal found 4/26$2,058
Wed 9/186:00 amALB - PVG
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Sun 9/223:45 pmPVG - ALB
1 stop19h 21mDelta
Deal found 4/26$2,267
Mon 6/246:15 amALB - PVG
1 stop20h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/15:00 pmPVG - ALB
1 stop18h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,346
Mon 6/247:36 pmALB - PVG
2 stops31h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/15:00 pmPVG - ALB
2 stops35h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,347
Mon 6/247:36 pmALB - PVG
2 stops31h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/15:00 pmPVG - ALB
1 stop18h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,349
Mon 6/247:20 amALB - PVG
2 stops45h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 6/3012:35 amPVG - ALB
2 stops32h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$2,475

Find flights from Albany to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Albany to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.

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$1,679 - $2,475

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Albany IntlShanghai Pu Dong

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Thu 9/19

2 stops23h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/23

2 stops26h 08m

$1,679

Albany IntlShanghai Pu Dong

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Thu 9/19

1 stop37h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/23

2 stops27h 30m

$1,687

Albany IntlShanghai Pu Dong

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Wed 9/18

2 stops21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/22

2 stops41h 36m

$1,700

Albany IntlShanghai Pu Dong

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Wed 9/18

2 stops25h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/21

2 stops24h 33m

$2,058

Albany IntlShanghai Pu Dong

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Wed 9/18

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/22

1 stop19h 21m

$2,267

Albany IntlShanghai Pu Dong

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Mon 6/24

1 stop20h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/1

1 stop18h 31m

$2,346

Albany IntlShanghai Pu Dong

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Mon 6/24

2 stops31h 14m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/1

2 stops35h 42m

$2,347

Albany IntlShanghai Pu Dong

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Mon 6/24

2 stops31h 14m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/1

1 stop18h 31m

$2,349

Albany IntlShanghai Pu Dong

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Mon 6/24

2 stops45h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/30

2 stops32h 59m

$2,475

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Deals found on 4/27

When is the cheapest time to fly from Albany, New York to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Albany to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Albany, New York to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip from Albany to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Albany to Shanghai is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $2,101. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Shanghai (average of $1,220). Flying from Albany, New York to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,045). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$1,260

February

$1,220

March

$1,239

April

$1,317

May

$1,581

June

$1,914

July

$2,045

August

$1,704

September

$1,421

October

$1,580

November

$1,555

December

$1,752

Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

39.2 - 82.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated April 29, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Albany to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about ANA, Delta and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.5
Very good
946 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

ANA
8.5
Very good
946 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
946 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
946 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,456 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
946 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,221 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
946 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,844 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
946 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Albany to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Albany to Shanghai?

    Albany Intl (ALB) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Albany to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from Albany Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Albany airport to Shanghai. It is only a 7.4 mi journey to Albany Intl (ALB) from Albany’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Albany, New York to Shanghai for under $1,700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Albany, New York to Shanghai for under $1,700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $1,679, but on average you can expect to pay $2,940.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Albany, New York to Shanghai round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $1,679, was found to be the cheapest airline from Albany, New York to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and ANA.

  • What does ALB to SHA mean?

    Albany Intl Airport is ALB and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is SHA. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Albany to Shanghai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Albany to Shanghai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Albany to Shanghai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Albany to Shanghai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Albany to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Albany to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Albany to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Albany to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Albany to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Albany to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Albany to Shanghai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Albany to Shanghai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Albany to Shanghai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Albany, New York to Shanghai flight deals updated?

    The Albany, New York to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/28.

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