John F Kennedy Intl

$453+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — JFK
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in March or November, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). 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 April 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$818
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$453
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,178
From Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl
One-way flight from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($226 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/109:55 amPVG - JFK
2 stops23h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/23:40 pmJFK - PVG
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$818
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 9/276:20 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops27h 25mDelta
Fri 10/177:00 amJFK - PVG
1 stop21h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/16$834
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/71:40 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop33h 20mKorean Air
Mon 10/2712:50 amJFK - PVG
1 stop23h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 4/16$920
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/229:10 pmSHA - JFK
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/291:20 pmJFK - SHA
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$982
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/228:35 amPVG - JFK
1 stop26h 25mAsiana Airlines
Tue 8/261:30 amJFK - PVG
1 stop20h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/17$989
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/153:55 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops29h 44mAir Canada
Sun 11/910:05 amJFK - PVG
2 stops40h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 4/16$998
This Egyptair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Egyptair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/411:55 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop46h 35mEgyptair
Tue 5/1312:55 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop38h 05mEgyptair
Deal found 4/16$1,058
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/36:10 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop28h 45mAsiana Airlines
Wed 7/301:30 amJFK - SHA
1 stop27h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,080
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2210:30 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop26h 40mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/181:35 amJFK - SHA
1 stop21h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/16$1,088
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/810:25 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop24h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sat 5/1012:35 amJFK - PVG
1 stop28h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,093
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/178:35 amPVG - JFK
1 stop24h 00mCathay Pacific
Fri 5/22:50 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop21h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/16$1,095
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/610:10 amPVG - JFK
1 stop38h 40mSWISS
Mon 8/48:30 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop23h 10mSWISS
Deal found 4/15$1,149

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/10

9:55 am-9:48 pm

2 stops23h 53m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/2

3:40 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$818

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/27

6:20 pm-9:45 am

2 stops27h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/17

7:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$834

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/7

1:40 pm-11:00 am

1 stop33h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/27

12:50 am-12:35 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$920

ShanghaiNew York

SHA - JFK

SHAJFK

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/22

9:10 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops35h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/29

1:20 pm-9:00 am

2 stops31h 40m

$982

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/22

8:35 am-11:00 pm

1 stop26h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/26

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop20h 35m

$989

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/15

3:55 pm-9:39 am

2 stops29h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/9

10:05 am-4:00 pm

2 stops40h 55m

$998

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/9

10:25 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop31h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/10

12:35 am-4:45 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$1,046

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/4

11:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop46h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/13

12:55 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop38h 05m

$1,058

ShanghaiNew York

SHA - JFK

SHAJFK

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/3

6:10 pm-10:55 am

1 stop28h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/30

1:30 am-5:00 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,080

ShanghaiNew York

SHA - JFK

SHAJFK

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/22

10:30 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop26h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/18

1:35 am-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,088

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The best insider tips for Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport trip
Airports
PVG

Prepare for long security lines at PVG. Arrive 2.5 hours early for check-in and security, especially for international flights.

Read more about PVGby Joe Minihane
JFK

For a quick city transfer, use the LIRR from Penn Station to JFK. It takes about 20-25 minutes, plus AirTrain time.

Read more about JFKby Chris Dong
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Joe Minihane

Joe Minihane

Expert on PVG

Joe Minihane

Joe Minihane

Joe has been obsessed with travel and flying ever since he was a child. He's a freelance travel journalist and author, and his work has appeared in The Times, Guardian and CNN. As a Europe obsessive, he has stayed in Zurich on a swimming adventure around the city, used Geneva as a base for Alpine adventures and spent time in Copenhagen soaking up the world class culture and cuisine, all the while exploring the best hotels these cities have to offer.

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Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on JFK

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 46 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 46% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on June 30, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Shanghai to New York have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.
8.3
Very good

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $834 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, starting at $920 and $989 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $453. Users have also found prices from $593 and $608 on Korean Air and China Southern, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,176. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for $834 on average our data indicates $1,388 when flying from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl 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 Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 9 airlines flying from Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$676Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$807Average$1,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$831Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,002Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,024Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
ANACheapest$1,073Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Korean AirCheapest$1,096Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,141Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
China EasternCheapest$2,068Average$2,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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