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$449+ Cheap flights from Alabama to Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SHA
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Alabama to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$732
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$449
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,057
From Alabama to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Alabama to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/307:34 amATL - PVG
2 stops39h 16mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/141:05 pmPVG - ATL
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$732
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/167:48 amATL - PVG
2 stops38h 07mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/41:40 pmPVG - ATL
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$836
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/237:48 amATL - SHA
2 stops39h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/22:10 pmSHA - ATL
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$926
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/129:20 pmATL - PVG
1 stop26h 30mEtihad Airways
Sun 11/232:00 pmPVG - ATL
1 stop39h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/15$983
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/39:20 pmATL - PVG
1 stop26h 30mEtihad Airways
Mon 11/172:00 pmPVG - ATL
1 stop39h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/13$996
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/307:34 amATL - PVG
1 stop21h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2812:25 pmPVG - ATL
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,006
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/17:34 amATL - PVG
1 stop21h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2812:25 pmPVG - ATL
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,009
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/185:10 amBHM - PVG
1 stop20h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/205:00 pmPVG - BHM
1 stop17h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,020
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/127:17 amATL - SHA
2 stops26h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/238:55 amSHA - ATL
2 stops32h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,040
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/57:17 amATL - SHA
2 stops26h 38mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/511:30 amSHA - ATL
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,047
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/195:08 amHSV - PVG
1 stop20h 42mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/95:00 pmPVG - HSV
1 stop17h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,058
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/186:15 amBHM - PVG
1 stop18h 30mDelta
Wed 10/83:45 pmPVG - BHM
1 stop18h 13mDelta
Deal found 9/14$1,058

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to Shanghai that are best for you.

Fly from

Alabama

Fly to

Shanghai

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Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Thu 9/18

5:10 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/20

5:00 pm-8:46 am

2 stops28h 46m

$1,024

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - SHA

ATLSHA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 11/25

2:42 pm-9:55 am

2 stops30h 13m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 12/6

3:15 pm-11:09 am

2 stops32h 54m

$1,040

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - SHA

ATLSHA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 2/1

1:04 pm-10:55 am

2 stops32h 51m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 2/6

11:30 am-11:40 am

3 stops37h 10m

$1,040

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Thu 9/18

6:15 am-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/8

3:45 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop18h 13m

$1,058

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Thu 9/18

6:10 am-5:25 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/8

8:10 pm-9:34 am

2 stops26h 24m

$1,062

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - SHA

ATLSHA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 11/30

6:05 am-10:55 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/5

8:55 am-11:00 am

2 stops39h 05m

$1,067

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - PVG

ATLPVG

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 12/6

9:45 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/13

6:00 pm-6:38 am

1 stop25h 38m

$1,106

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - SHA

ATLSHA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 11/7

2:42 pm-10:55 am

2 stops31h 13m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/29

10:30 pm-4:34 am

2 stops43h 04m

$1,128

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - SHA

ATLSHA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 10/19

7:48 am-12:50 pm

3 stops41h 02m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/26

7:10 am-6:10 am

2 stops35h 00m

$1,152

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - SHA

ATLSHA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 2/11

1:04 pm-10:55 am

2 stops32h 51m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/25

3:15 pm-11:54 am

2 stops33h 39m

$1,157

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Alabama to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Alabama to Shanghai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Shanghai (average of $1,090). Flying from Alabama to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AL to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

When flying from Alabama 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.

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  • How long is the flight from Alabama to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from Alabama to Shanghai can take about 18h 30m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,058. The distance between Alabama and Shanghai is about 7589 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Alabama to Shanghai?

    Most travelers choose Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Shanghai Pu Dong or Huntsville - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl when deciding on the best route from Alabama to Shanghai.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Alabama 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Alabama to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Shanghai (average of $1,090). Flying from Alabama to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 3 airlines flying from Alabama to Shanghai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Alabama to Shanghai. 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$526Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,105Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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