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$877+ Cheap flights from Albany (ALB) to Shanghai

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ALB — SHA
Nov 5 — Nov 121
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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 October 31, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$1,602
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$904
(Cheapflightsfares)
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop
From Albany Intl to Shanghai
One-way flight from Albany Intl to Shanghai

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Cheapest flights from Albany to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Sun 12/16:00 amALB - SHA
2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/71:40 pmSHA - ALB
2 stops44h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$3,088
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/306:00 amALB - PVG
2 stops30h 15mANA
Wed 12/42:30 amPVG - ALB
2 stops24h 42mANA
Deal found 10/31$6,316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Sat 11/305:45 amALB - PVG
1 stop20h 35mDelta
Thu 12/55:30 pmPVG - ALB
1 stop18h 59mDelta
Deal found 10/31$12,818
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/3012:30 pmALB - PVG
3 stops37h 35mEmirates
Thu 12/56:15 amPVG - ALB
2 stops51h 58mEmirates
Deal found 10/31$24,418

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AlbanyShanghai

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Wed 1/22

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$877

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - SHA

ALBSHA

Albany Intl

Wed 1/22

6:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops41h 25m

$904

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Fri 1/24

3:00 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$985

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - SHA

ALBSHA

Albany Intl

Wed 1/22

10:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops37h 25m

$1,014

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Thu 1/23

6:00 am-1:15 am

2 stops30h 15m

$910

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Wed 1/22

12:57 pm-8:15 pm

3 stops42h 18m

$1,640

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Wed 1/22

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/4

5:30 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop18h 38m

$1,192

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Wed 1/22

6:00 am-1:15 am

2 stops30h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/4

2:30 am-2:26 pm

2 stops24h 56m

$1,571

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Wed 1/22

12:57 pm-9:10 am

2 stops31h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/8

10:55 am-10:22 pm

2 stops48h 27m

$1,687

AlbanyShanghai

ALB - PVG

ALBPVG

Albany Intl

Sat 1/25

6:00 am-9:45 am

2 stops38h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/7

11:20 am-11:32 pm

2 stops25h 12m

$1,738

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Travel insights for flights from Albany to Shanghai

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

Find hourly flight availability from Albany 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 October 31, 2024.

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.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 October 31, 2024.
8.4
Very good
832 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

8.4
Very good
832 reviews
8.4
Very good
832 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

8.1
Very good
3,551 reviews
8.4
Very good
832 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews
8.4
Very good
832 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

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 $1,700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Albany, New York to Shanghai for under $1,700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on ANA for just $1,602, but on average you can expect to pay $9,648.

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

    ANA, at $1,602, was found to be the cheapest airline from Albany, New York to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Emirates. Users have found that ANA is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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), Suzhou Airport (SZV), Nantong Airport (NTG).

  • 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 10/31.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Shanghai (average of $1,198). Flying from Albany, New York to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,816). 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,612Average$1,875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,615Average$1,700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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