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$1,046+ 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — SHA
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Tue 1/20
Tue 1/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albany to Shanghai

Best flights from Albany to Shanghai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Albany to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 21, 2025.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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
Wed 2/111:35 pmSHA - ALB
2 stops47h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,046
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Wed 2/47:02 amALB - PVG
2 stops42h 38mQatar Airways
Sun 2/811:35 pmPVG - ALB
2 stops37h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/19$1,617
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/19$1,096
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Wed 2/187:00 amALB - PVG
2 stops42h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 2/2211:35 pmPVG - ALB
2 stops37h 07mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/19$1,681

Find 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 December 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$971
(Cathay Pacific)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,623
From Albany Intl to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albany to Shanghai that are best for you.

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AlbanyShanghai

ALB - SHA

ALBSHA

Albany Intl

Wed 2/4

7:02 am-3:20 pm

2 stops43h 18m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/11

1:35 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops47h 07m

$1,046

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 2/4

7:02 am-2:40 pm

2 stops42h 38m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/8

11:35 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops37h 20m

$1,617

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Wed 2/18

7:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops42h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/22

11:35 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops37h 07m

$1,681

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Deals found on 12/20

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 December 21, 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
8,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,014 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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 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?

    Qatar Airways can get you from Albany, New York to Shanghai in just under 42h 38m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 7231 mi.

  • 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 26% 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 December 21, 2025.
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DeltaCheapest$1,067Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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