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$971+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY (ALB) to China

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ALB — SHA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albany to China

Best flights from Albany to China
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Albany to China that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/47:02 amALB - PVG
2 stops39h 33mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/197:10 amPVG - ALB
2 stops29h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$971
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/1410:05 amALB - SHA
2 stops37h 20mANA
Wed 1/211:40 pmSHA - ALB
2 stops44h 42mANA
Deal found 12/17$1,171
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/45:30 amALB - PVG
1 stop20h 50mDelta
Thu 2/195:30 pmPVG - ALB
1 stop18h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/16$1,202
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/297:02 amALB - PVG
2 stops42h 38mQatar Airways
Mon 2/211:35 pmPVG - ALB
2 stops37h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/15$1,577
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/302:35 pmALB - PEK
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/412:00 pmPEK - ALB
2 stops38h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,037
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/319:00 amALB - SHA
2 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/71:35 pmSHA - ALB
2 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,072
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/47:02 amALB - SHA
2 stops43h 18mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/1910:30 pmSHA - ALB
2 stops37h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,096
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/147:02 amALB - PVG
2 stops44h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/211:45 pmPVG - ALB
2 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,121
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/145:30 amALB - PVG
1 stop20h 50mDelta
Wed 1/215:30 pmPVG - ALB
1 stop18h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,362
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/156:00 amALB - PEK
2 stops41h 15mANA
Thu 1/223:15 pmPEK - ALB
2 stops43h 07mANA
Deal found 12/16$1,378
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/264:28 pmALB - CAN
2 stops33h 57mQatar Airways
Mon 3/307:30 pmCAN - ALB
2 stops39h 46mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/14$1,589
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/197:01 amALB - PVG
2 stops42h 39mQatar Airways
Mon 2/2311:35 pmPVG - ALB
2 stops37h 16mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/15$1,641
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/153:48 pmALB - PEK
3 stops31h 12mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/228:30 amPEK - ALB
3 stops27h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$18,938

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$971
(Cathay Pacific)
From Albany Intl to China
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albany to China 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albany to China that are best for you.

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Albany

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Return

Price

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Wed 2/4

7:02 am-11:35 am

2 stops39h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/19

7:10 am-11:42 pm

2 stops29h 32m

$971

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - SHA

ALBSHA

Albany Intl

Sat 1/31

9:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops46h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/7

1:35 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops47h 20m

$1,072

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - SHA

ALBSHA

Albany Intl

Wed 2/4

7:02 am-3:20 pm

2 stops43h 18m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/19

10:30 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops37h 19m

$1,096

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Wed 1/14

7:02 am-4:15 pm

2 stops44h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/21

1:45 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops47h 10m

$1,121

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - SHA

ALBSHA

Albany Intl

Wed 1/14

10:05 am-12:25 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/21

1:40 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops44h 42m

$1,171

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Wed 2/4

5:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/19

5:30 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop18h 54m

$1,202

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Wed 1/14

5:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/21

5:30 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop18h 56m

$1,362

AlbanyBeijing

ALB - PEK

ALBPEK

Albany Intl

Thu 1/15

6:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops41h 15m

Beijing Capital

Thu 1/22

3:15 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops43h 07m

$1,378

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Thu 1/29

7:02 am-2:40 pm

2 stops42h 38m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/2

11:35 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops37h 20m

$1,577

AlbanyGuangzhou

ALB - CAN

ALBCAN

Albany Intl

Thu 3/26

4:28 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops33h 57m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 3/30

7:30 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops39h 46m

$1,589

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/16

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Best time to book a flight from Albany to China

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Albany, New York to China?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to China (average of $1,067). Flying from Albany, New York to China in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,131). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Albany to China, such as Delta and Lufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,634 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to China from Albany, you will be flying from Albany Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Albany Intl (ALB) is located 7.4 mi from the center of Albany.

  • How long is the flight from Albany, New York to China?

    Departing from Albany, New York to China will take you 20h 50m. There are 7231 mi between Albany, New York and China. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Albany, New York to China?

    While some choose either Albany Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Albany Intl - Guangzhou Baiyun, Albany Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is the most popular route from Albany, New York to China.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Albany, New York to China?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to China (average of $1,067). Flying from Albany, New York to China in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,131). 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.

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Top airline flying from Albany to China

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Albany to China. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,067Average$1,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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