Cheap Flights from Albany to Shanghai
Cheap Flights from Albany to Shanghai
Looking for cheap flights from Albany to Shanghai? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Albany to Shanghai vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 35,000–42,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Albany to Shanghai for specific travel dates.
2026-11-23
ALB - PVG
Economy | 2 Stops
From 35,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-25
ALB - PVG
Economy | 2 Stops
From 35,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-26
ALB - PVG
Economy | 2 Stops
From 35,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-23
ALB - PVG
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 37,000 Pts + $431.1
2026-11-24
ALB - PVG
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 37,000 Pts + $431.1
2026-11-23
ALB - PVG
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $31.2
Albany to Shanghai flight facts
Distance
7,238 mi
11,649 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 15h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+13h
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Albany.
Airports in Albany
ALB · Albany Intl
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights New York - Shanghai · New York is 141 mi from Albany
Flights Boston - Shanghai · Boston is 145 mi from Albany
Premium cabin flights from Albany to Shanghai
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
ALB - PVG
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 65,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
ALB - PVG
Premium Economy | 2 Stops
From 65,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
ALB - PVG
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 65,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Shanghai (China)
Hilton Shanghai Songjiang Guangfulin
From 26,000 Pts or $121
Shanghai (China)
Conrad Shanghai
From 53,000 Pts or $188
Shanghai (China)
The Sukhothai Shanghai(SLH)
From 65,000 Pts or $271
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Albany to Shanghai depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Albany to Shanghai.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Albany to Shanghai.
Albany and Shanghai are about 7,238 miles (11,649 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 7,238-mile straight-line distance takes about 15h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Albany.
Departures from Albany: Albany Intl (ALB). Arrivals in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Shanghai, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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