Statistics on Atlanta-Shanghai flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Shanghai (from: Atlanta)
The average price to go to Shanghai from Atlanta airport is $ 1928 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1623 (in march) and $ 2490 (in july), which is a saving of $ 306 or a surplus of $ 562 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1236 to $1290 and it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Shanghai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Atlanta-Shanghai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 6142 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Shanghai from Atlanta and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1623, saving $ 306 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1928). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2490).
Flight Atlanta-Shanghai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1434 | $ 1915 | fair price |
| February | $ 1381 | $ 1644 | good price |
| March | $ 1361 | $ 1623 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1354 | $ 1635 | good price |
| May | $ 1515 | $ 1931 | fair price |
| June | $ 1991 | $ 2378 | high price |
| July | $ 2191 | $ 2490 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1730 | $ 2272 | high price |
| September | $ 1446 | $ 1877 | fair price |
| October | $ 1412 | $ 1745 | good price |
| November | $ 1356 | $ 1788 | good price |
| December | $ 1496 | $ 1838 | good price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Atlanta to Shanghai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Atlanta to Shanghai range from $1021 to $2525. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1021 to $1075), 1% at the maximum price (from $2472 to $2525). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1236 to $1290 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Atlanta->Shanghai flight
There are 16 companies that serve Atlanta from Shanghai airport: Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, jetBlue, Air Canada, British Airways, United, Lufthansa, Korean Air, Iberia, ANA, WestJet and Alaska Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 6142 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Atlanta->Shanghai route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Atlanta-Shanghai flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $110. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $98.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Shanghai to Atlanta departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $78. Conversely, departing from Shanghai on a monday may cost you an additional $82.
Top prices Atlanta-Shanghai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta → Shanghai | 03-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 1287 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta → Shanghai | 05-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 1294 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta → Shanghai | 07-06 to 13-06-2024 | $ 1437 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → Shanghai | 12-06 to 26-06-2024 | $ 1667 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → Shanghai | 03-07 to 20-07-2024 | $ 1995 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → Shanghai | 16-08 to 23-08-2024 | $ 1610 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Atlanta → Shanghai | 09-10 to 16-10-2024 | $ 1255 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Atlanta → Shanghai | 11-10 to 18-10-2024 | $ 1424 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Atlanta → Shanghai | 15-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 1069 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| Atlanta → Shanghai | 15-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 1305 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight Atlanta - Shanghai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 7 to 8 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Atlanta-Shanghai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Atlanta to Shanghai, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1727 $, which is a saving of 201 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 7 to 8 months in advance, you will pay the full price (-9 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Atlanta to Shanghai flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1893 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1499 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1614) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1566 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1615), 2 to 3 months ($ 1583) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1413 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1583) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1765 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1880), 3 to 4 months ($ 1837) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 2048 $) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 2467 $) |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1793 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1837) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1637 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1714), 4 to 5 months ($ 1744) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1730 $) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1713 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1792) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Atlanta->Shanghai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $41. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $34 more.
Atlanta to Shanghai: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | $ 1422 $1287 to $1667 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1995 $1995 to $1995 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1610 $1610 to $1610 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1340 $1255 to $1424 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1069 $1069 to $1069 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1305 $1305 to $1305 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, october, november and march are cheaper to travel to Shanghai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!