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$1,287+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) 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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — SHA
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
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$1,287
(Delta)
From Buffalo to Shanghai
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 2/16:00 amBUF - PVG
2 stops21h 55mDelta
Sun 2/165:30 pmPVG - BUF
1 stop18h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/21$1,287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sat 2/17:00 amBUF - PVG
2 stops22h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/161:30 pmPVG - BUF
3 stops23h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,322
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/17:59 pmBUF - SHA
2 stops32h 11mKorean Air
Sun 2/166:25 pmSHA - BUF
2 stops33h 52mKorean Air
Deal found 12/21$1,890
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 2/17:00 amBUF - PVG
2 stops29h 15mANA
Sat 2/152:30 amPVG - BUF
2 stops31h 25mANA
Deal found 12/21$2,199
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/14:30 pmBUF - PVG
3 stops33h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sun 2/161:50 pmPVG - BUF
3 stops44h 59mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/21$2,534

Find flights from Buffalo to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo 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 December 22, 2024.

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BuffaloShanghai

BUF - PVG

BUFPVG

Buffalo

Sat 2/1

6:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/16

5:30 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop18h 31m

$1,287

BuffaloShanghai

BUF - PVG

BUFPVG

Buffalo

Sat 2/1

7:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/16

1:30 pm-11:41 pm

3 stops23h 11m

$1,322

BuffaloShanghai

BUF - SHA

BUFSHA

Buffalo

Sat 2/1

7:59 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops32h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/16

6:25 pm-3:17 pm

2 stops33h 52m

$1,890

BuffaloShanghai

BUF - PVG

BUFPVG

Buffalo

Sat 2/1

7:00 am-1:15 am

2 stops29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/15

2:30 am-8:55 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$2,199

BuffaloShanghai

BUF - PVG

BUFPVG

Buffalo

Sat 2/1

4:30 pm-2:35 pm

3 stops33h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/16

1:50 pm-9:49 pm

3 stops44h 59m

$2,534

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Deals found on 12/21

Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Buffalo to Shanghai

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

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo 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 December 22, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Buffalo to Shanghai at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 December 22, 2024.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,025 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,025 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,025 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,025 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,331 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,025 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,025 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,025 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 8.3 mi from the city center, Buffalo is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Shanghai from Buffalo. Booking flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Shanghai should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Shanghai from 1 airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to Shanghai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Buffalo to Shanghai is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,287 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Korean Air, starting at $1,322 and $1,890 round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Buffalo to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,839). 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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