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$744+ Cheap flights from Albany (ALB) to Shanghai

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 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — SHA
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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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 July 25, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,574
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$744
(Korean Air)
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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ALB to 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.

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1310:46 amALB - PVG
2 stops40h 59mLufthansa
Fri 10/2511:35 pmPVG - ALB
2 stops36h 07mLufthansa
Deal found 7/24$1,574
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 10/136:00 amALB - PVG
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/255:00 pmPVG - ALB
2 stops31h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,664
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/66:19 amALB - PVG
1 stop20h 31mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/275:00 pmPVG - ALB
1 stop18h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,740
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/66:58 pmALB - PVG
2 stops31h 52mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/275:00 pmPVG - ALB
2 stops31h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,744
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 10/136:00 amALB - PVG
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Fri 10/253:45 pmPVG - ALB
1 stop19h 21mDelta
Deal found 7/24$1,892
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1310:46 amALB - PVG
2 stops40h 59mLufthansa
Thu 10/241:40 amPVG - ALB
2 stops34h 02mLufthansa
Deal found 7/24$1,910
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/66:25 amALB - PVG
2 stops30h 10mANA
Thu 9/261:35 amPVG - ALB
2 stops24h 28mANA
Deal found 7/25$2,177
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/246:15 amALB - PVG
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/3110:55 amPVG - ALB
2 stops48h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$2,712
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 7/246:00 amALB - PVG
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Wed 7/313:45 pmPVG - ALB
1 stop19h 41mDelta
Deal found 7/23$3,139

One-way flights to Shanghai from Albany

Search for one-way flight options from Albany to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/206:00 amALB - PVG
2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$744
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sun 10/201:10 pmALB - PVG
3 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$875
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sun 10/206:00 amALB - PVG
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/23$1,007
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/206:15 amALB - SHA
2 stops42h 00mANA
Deal found 7/23$1,297

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

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$1,574 - $1,910

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Albany IntlShanghai Pu Dong

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Sun 10/13

2 stops40h 59m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/25

2 stops36h 07m

$1,574

Albany IntlShanghai Pu Dong

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Sun 10/13

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/25

2 stops31h 44m

$1,664

Albany IntlShanghai Pu Dong

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Sun 10/13

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/25

1 stop19h 21m

$1,892

Albany IntlShanghai Pu Dong

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Sun 10/13

2 stops40h 59m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/24

2 stops34h 02m

$1,910

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Deals found on 7/24

What is the cheapest day 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 July 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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Best time to book a flight from Albany to Shanghai

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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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 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 July 25, 2024.
ANA
8.5
Very good
862 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

ANA
8.5
Very good
862 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
862 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
862 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
10,000 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
862 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Lufthansa
6.9
Okay
7,356 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
862 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.5

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

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 2 airlines have 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 $1,600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Albany, New York to Shanghai for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Lufthansa for just $1,574, but on average you can expect to pay $1,760.

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

    Lufthansa, at $1,574, was found to be the cheapest airline from Albany, New York to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta.

  • 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 7/25.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Shanghai (average of $1,221). Flying from Albany, New York to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,817). 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 2 airlines flying from Albany to Shanghai

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,615Average$1,724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,647Average$1,875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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