How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from Alabama to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of Huntsville and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 18h 30m on average. Another popular route from Alabama to Shanghai is flying from Birmingham to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 34h 33m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Alabama according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 73% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Alabama to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from Alabama to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Alabama to Shanghai?

As of August 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Alabama to Shanghai.

How old do you have to be to fly from Alabama to Shanghai?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Alabama to Shanghai.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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4:13 pm - 12:50 pmATL-SHA

32h 37m3 stops

12:10 pm - 5:47 amSHA-ATL

29h 37m2 stops

$916

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Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 23

4:13 pm - 2:45 pmATL-SHA

34h 32m3 stops

6:10 pm - 8:53 amSHA-ATL

26h 43m3 stops

$956

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Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 23

10:00 pm - 12:40 pmATL-PVG

26h 40m1 stop

3:25 pm - 4:20 pmPVG-ATL

36h 55m1 stop

$1,030Etihad Airways

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Wed, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 16

10:00 pm - 12:40 pmATL-PVG

26h 40m1 stop

3:25 pm - 4:20 pmPVG-ATL

36h 55m1 stop

$1,037Etihad Airways

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Wed, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 11

6:51 pm - 2:50 pmBHM-PVG

30h 59m2 stops

5:00 pm - 10:03 amPVG-BHM

30h 03m2 stops

$1,048American Airlines

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Mon, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 14

6:15 am - 1:45 pmHSV-PVG

18h 30m1 stop

3:45 pm - 8:43 pmPVG-HSV

17h 58m1 stop

$1,057Delta

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Fri, Sep 19 - Fri, Oct 10

6:15 am - 1:45 pmBHM-PVG

18h 30m1 stop

3:45 pm - 8:49 pmPVG-BHM

18h 04m1 stop

$1,057Delta

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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 23

6:00 pm - 12:05 pmATL-SHA

30h 05m2 stops

1:20 pm - 4:26 pmSHA-ATL

39h 06m2 stops

$1,067Cathay Pacific

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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3

10:50 am - 5:50 pmATL-PVG

43h 00m2 stops

8:35 am - 7:25 pmPVG-ATL

22h 50m2 stops

$1,067Cathay Pacific

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Wed, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 7

6:20 am - 4:25 pmHSV-PVG

20h 05m1 stop

6:10 pm - 10:38 pmPVG-HSV

18h 28m1 stop

$1,151American Airlines

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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 17

Japan Airlines flights from Alabama to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Alabama to Shanghai flight tickets

Japan Airlines

Aug 10

HSV6:15 amHuntsville

42h 45m

2 stops

PVG2:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 5

PVG10:00 amShanghai Pu Dong

40h 20m

2 stops

HSV1:20 pmHuntsville

$1,193

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Japan Airlines

Aug 10

HSV6:15 amHuntsville

42h 45m

2 stops

PVG2:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 4

PVG4:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

58h 15m

2 stops

HSV1:20 pmHuntsville

$1,211

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Japan Airlines

Sep 21

HSV10:22 amHuntsville

36h 03m

2 stops

SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 28

SHA12:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

46h 46m

2 stops

HSV10:36 pmHuntsville

$1,247

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Cathay Pacific flights from Alabama to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Alabama to Shanghai flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

Aug 27

ATL6:00 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

30h 05m

2 stops

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 3

SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

39h 06m

2 stops

ATL4:26 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,067

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Cathay Pacific

Sep 30

ATL10:50 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

36h 15m

2 stops

PVG11:05 amShanghai Pu Dong

Oct 30

PVG7:10 amShanghai Pu Dong

28h 30m

2 stops

ATL11:40 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,075

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Cathay Pacific

Aug 11

ATL6:47 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

29h 18m

2 stops

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Aug 25

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

54h 42m

2 stops

ATL5:12 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,078

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Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - SHA

ATLSHA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 9/16

4:13 pm-12:50 pm

3 stops32h 37m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/23

12:10 pm-5:47 am

2 stops29h 37m

$916

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - SHA

ATLSHA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 9/16

4:13 pm-2:45 pm

3 stops34h 32m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/23

6:10 pm-8:53 am

3 stops26h 43m

$956

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - PVG

ATLPVG

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 10/1

10:00 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/16

3:25 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop36h 55m

$1,030

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - PVG

ATLPVG

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 10/1

10:00 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/11

3:25 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop36h 55m

$1,037

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Mon 9/1

6:51 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops30h 59m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/14

5:00 pm-10:03 am

2 stops30h 03m

$1,048

HuntsvilleShanghai

HSV - PVG

HSVPVG

Huntsville

Fri 9/19

6:15 am-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/10

3:45 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop17h 58m

$1,057

BirminghamShanghai

BHM - PVG

BHMPVG

Birmingham

Wed 9/3

6:15 am-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/23

3:45 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop18h 04m

$1,057

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - SHA

ATLSHA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 8/27

6:00 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/3

1:20 pm-4:26 pm

2 stops39h 06m

$1,067

AtlantaShanghai

ATL - PVG

ATLPVG

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 10/1

10:50 am-5:50 pm

2 stops43h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/7

8:35 am-7:25 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$1,067

HuntsvilleShanghai

HSV - PVG

HSVPVG

Huntsville

Wed 11/26

6:20 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/17

6:10 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop18h 28m

$1,151

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,558. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Alabama to Shanghai for around $2,981.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

Our data shows that the cheapest Alabama to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the morning for as low as $1,874. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $2,678.

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Best Price Found	$471
Fastest flight time	18h 30m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Shanghai	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Alabama in the past 72 hours is $471. The best round-trip flight deal from Alabama to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $916.

The fastest flight from Alabama to Shanghai takes 18h 30m

There are no direct flights from Alabama to Shanghai. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport - Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, Birmingham Airport - Shanghai Pu Dong Airport and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Alabama to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Alabama to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Alabama to Shanghai?
As of August 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Alabama to Shanghai.
How old do you have to be to fly from Alabama to Shanghai?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Alabama to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Alabama to Shanghai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $526	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,985 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,101	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,105	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,917 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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