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$559+ Cheap flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Shanghai, China

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 3/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — SHA
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 Buffalo (BUF) 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 February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$999
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$559
(Delta)
From Buffalo to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/237:45 pmBUF - PVG
2 stops34h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/2812:10 pmPVG - BUF
2 stops57h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$999
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/236:15 amBUF - PVG
2 stops21h 10mDelta
Wed 5/283:45 pmPVG - BUF
1 stop19h 22mDelta
Deal found 2/20$1,092
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/234:56 pmBUF - PVG
2 stops35h 24mQatar Airways
Tue 5/2712:35 amPVG - BUF
2 stops34h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,500
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2310:39 amBUF - PVG
3 stops38h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/288:05 amPVG - BUF
2 stops33h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$2,849
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2310:39 amBUF - PVG
3 stops38h 46mSingapore Airlines
Wed 5/284:50 pmPVG - BUF
3 stops38h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/20$3,077

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 February 20, 2025.

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Buffalo

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Shanghai

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Price

BuffaloShanghai

BUF - PVG

BUFPVG

Buffalo

Wed 4/23

7:45 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops34h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/28

12:10 pm-9:56 am

2 stops57h 46m

$999

BuffaloShanghai

BUF - PVG

BUFPVG

Buffalo

Wed 4/23

6:15 am-3:25 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/28

3:45 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop19h 22m

$1,092

BuffaloShanghai

BUF - PVG

BUFPVG

Buffalo

Wed 4/23

4:56 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops35h 24m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/27

12:35 am-10:50 pm

2 stops34h 15m

$1,500

BuffaloShanghai

BUF - PVG

BUFPVG

Buffalo

Wed 4/23

10:39 am-1:25 pm

3 stops38h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/28

8:05 am-5:46 am

2 stops33h 41m

$2,849

BuffaloShanghai

BUF - PVG

BUFPVG

Buffalo

Wed 4/23

10:39 am-1:25 pm

3 stops38h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/28

4:50 pm-7:05 pm

3 stops38h 15m

$3,077

BuffaloShanghai

BUF - PVG

BUFPVG

Buffalo

Wed 3/26

6:22 am-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 33m

$559

BuffaloShanghai

BUF - PVG

BUFPVG

Buffalo

Wed 3/26

6:00 am-6:45 pm

3 stops48h 45m

$585

BuffaloShanghai

BUF - SHA

BUFSHA

Buffalo

Wed 3/26

7:45 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 00m

$1,026

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Deals found on 2/20

Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Buffalo to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Buffalo to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 20, 2025.

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 February 20, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,613 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $999 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Qatar Airways, starting at $1,092 and $1,500 round-trip.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $559. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Japan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Buffalo to Shanghai for a low price.

  • 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 $1,833). 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 Buffalo to Shanghai

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