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$1,061+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY (ALB) to Shanghai, China

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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — SHA
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/76:01 amALB - PVG
1 stop21h 24mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/216:25 pmPVG - ALB
2 stops29h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,061
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 11/511:39 amALB - PVG
2 stops39h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/96:25 pmPVG - ALB
2 stops29h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/56:08 amALB - PVG
1 stop20h 12mDelta
Sun 11/95:30 pmPVG - ALB
1 stop19h 05mDelta
Deal found 10/29$1,616
This ANA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 ANA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/512:59 pmALB - PVG
2 stops23h 16mANA
Sat 11/82:35 amPVG - ALB
2 stops22h 31mANA
Deal found 10/28$2,175
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 11/76:00 amALB - PVG
2 stops30h 15mANA
Thu 11/202:35 amPVG - ALB
2 stops22h 31mANA
Deal found 10/30$2,225
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/136:00 amALB - SHA
2 stops41h 25mANA
Sat 12/201:40 pmSHA - ALB
2 stops37h 51mANA
Deal found 10/29$3,643
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/57:29 pmALB - PVG
2 stops32h 21mLufthansa
Sat 11/812:10 amPVG - ALB
2 stops31h 42mLufthansa
Deal found 10/29$4,013

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 October 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,495
(Air France)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,105
From Albany Intl to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($215 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($90 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albany to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Albany

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Wed 2/4

5:45 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/8

10:15 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops38h 44m

$1,495

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Wed 2/4

12:51 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops41h 24m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/8

10:15 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops38h 44m

$1,505

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Wed 2/4

5:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/8

5:30 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop19h 12m

$1,852

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - SHA

ALBSHA

Albany Intl

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops41h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 12/20

1:40 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops37h 51m

$3,643

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Wed 2/4

2:40 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/7

2:30 am-6:57 pm

2 stops29h 27m

$3,736

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Deals found on 10/29

Best time to book a flight from Albany to Shanghai

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Shanghai (average of $1,067). Flying from Albany, New York to Shanghai 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 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 October 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta from Albany to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

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
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

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

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.

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

    Air France, KLM, and Delta can get you from Albany, New York to Shanghai in just under 20h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 34m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7231 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Albany, New York to Shanghai round-trip?

    Delta, at $1,067, was found to be the cheapest airline from Albany, New York to Shanghai.. Users have found that Delta is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Shanghai (average of $1,067). Flying from Albany, New York to Shanghai 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 Shanghai

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Albany 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,067Average$1,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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