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$840+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Buffalo (BUF)

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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — BUF
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Buffalo (BUF). 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 February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,807
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$840
(FlightHub)
From Shanghai to Buffalo
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/612:50 pmSHA - BUF
2 stops42h 13mJapan Airlines
Sun 4/137:05 amBUF - SHA
2 stops40h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 2/19$2,807
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/61:35 pmSHA - BUF
2 stops43h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/137:45 pmBUF - SHA
3 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$3,278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/61:30 pmSHA - BUF
3 stops39h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/137:45 pmBUF - SHA
3 stops38h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$3,848

Find flights from Shanghai to Buffalo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Buffalo 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Shanghai

Fly to

Buffalo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiBuffalo

SHA - BUF

SHABUF

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/6

12:50 pm-7:03 pm

2 stops42h 13m

Buffalo

Sun 4/13

7:05 am-11:25 am

2 stops40h 20m

$2,807

ShanghaiBuffalo

SHA - BUF

SHABUF

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/6

1:35 pm-9:11 pm

2 stops43h 36m

Buffalo

Sun 4/13

7:45 pm-9:50 pm

3 stops38h 05m

$3,278

ShanghaiBuffalo

SHA - BUF

SHABUF

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/6

1:30 pm-4:55 pm

3 stops39h 25m

Buffalo

Sun 4/13

7:45 pm-9:50 pm

3 stops38h 05m

$3,848

ShanghaiBuffalo

PVG - BUF

PVGBUF

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/24

11:45 pm-12:23 am

2 stops36h 38m

$840

ShanghaiBuffalo

SHA - BUF

SHABUF

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/24

1:10 pm-12:23 am

2 stops23h 13m

$1,030

ShanghaiBuffalo

PVG - BUF

PVGBUF

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/23

12:10 am-11:28 pm

2 stops35h 18m

$1,340

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/19

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to Buffalo

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PVG to BUF?

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When flying from Shanghai to Buffalo, 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 Buffalo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Buffalo ranges from 2.5 - 4.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Buffalo when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Buffalo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Buffalo, 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Buffalo. 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 Buffalo. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,984 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Buffalo. 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 into for flights to Buffalo from Shanghai?

    For a flight from Shanghai to Buffalo, you will be flying into Buffalo. Buffalo (BUF) is just 8.3 mi from the center of the city. Buffalo is the only Buffalo airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Shanghai per day. 0 airlines have flights to Buffalo from Shanghai on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to Buffalo one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $840. However, be on the lookout for offers from Japan Airlines and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Shanghai to Buffalo for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Buffalo 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 Shanghai to Buffalo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Shanghai to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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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