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$387+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to New York, NY (NYC)

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — NYC
ene. 26 — feb. 21
dom. 1/26
dom. 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Shanghai to New York are usually found in December or October, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday 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 New York (NYC). 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 enero 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$825
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$387
(Kiwi.com)

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December

Average price

$1,224
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
vie. 4/412:10 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops24h 47mUnited Airlines
lun. 4/72:47 pmEWR - PVG
2 stops38h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$825
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/206:10 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop30h 34mAmerican Airlines
jue. 2/275:58 amEWR - PVG
1 stop21h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$826
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
sáb. 2/155:30 pmPVG - LGA
1 stop31h 20mDelta
dom. 2/238:20 pmLGA - PVG
2 stops31h 35mDelta
Deal found 1/20$831
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/107:45 amSHA - JFK
1 stop28h 00mAir China
dom. 3/162:05 amJFK - SHA
1 stop28h 40mAir China
Deal found 1/20$831
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
mar. 2/117:05 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops26h 47mDelta
jue. 7/36:00 amEWR - PVG
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Deal found 1/20$831
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
lun. 2/107:05 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops24h 23mDelta
lun. 7/74:50 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop32h 55mDelta
Deal found 1/20$831
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
mar. 3/257:15 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop40h 30mAir China
lun. 4/142:05 amJFK - PVG
1 stop29h 45mAir China
Deal found 1/21$833
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/281:30 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop19h 52mLufthansa
jue. 3/137:45 amEWR - PVG
1 stop23h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$838
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
mar. 2/181:30 pmPVG - LGA
2 stops22h 40mUnited Airlines
mar. 2/256:10 amLGA - PVG
2 stops23h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$845
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/285:30 pmPVG - LGA
1 stop19h 14mKLM
jue. 3/136:00 amLGA - PVG
2 stops22h 55mKLM
Deal found 1/20$847
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/287:05 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop25h 10mKLM
jue. 3/137:30 amJFK - PVG
1 stop21h 25mKLM
Deal found 1/20$847
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
mié. 2/268:00 amPVG - JFK
3 stops27h 38mMultiple Airlines
jue. 3/69:45 amJFK - PVG
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$865

Find flights from Shanghai to New York within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to New York 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 enero 21, 2025.

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ShanghaiNewark

PVG - EWR

PVGEWR

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 4/4

12:10 pm-12:57 am

2 stops24h 47m

Newark

lun. 4/7

2:47 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops38h 38m

$825

ShanghaiNewark

PVG - EWR

PVGEWR

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 2/20

6:10 pm-11:44 am

1 stop30h 34m

Newark

jue. 2/27

5:58 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 12m

$826

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - LGA

PVGLGA

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 2/15

5:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 20m

New York LaGuardia

dom. 2/23

8:20 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$831

ShanghaiNew York

SHA - JFK

SHAJFK

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 3/10

7:45 am-11:45 pm

1 stop28h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 3/16

2:05 am-6:45 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$831

ShanghaiNewark

PVG - EWR

PVGEWR

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 2/11

7:05 pm-11:58 am

2 stops29h 53m

Newark

sáb. 7/5

8:20 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops31h 45m

$831

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 2/10

7:05 pm-6:28 am

2 stops24h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 7/7

4:50 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$831

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 3/25

7:15 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop40h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 4/14

2:05 am-7:50 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$833

ShanghaiNewark

PVG - EWR

PVGEWR

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 2/28

1:30 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop19h 52m

Newark

jue. 3/13

7:45 am-6:45 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$838

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - LGA

PVGLGA

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 2/18

1:30 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops22h 40m

New York LaGuardia

mar. 2/25

6:10 am-6:35 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$845

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - LGA

PVGLGA

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 2/28

5:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop19h 14m

New York LaGuardia

jue. 3/13

6:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$847

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to New York

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai to New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Shanghai to New York. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Shanghai to New York, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to New York (average of $236). Flying from Shanghai to New York 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Shanghai to New York in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 6% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Shanghai to New York. Price data was last updated on December 24, 2023.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to New York flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon 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 New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York 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 when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, 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 New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated enero 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Asiana Airlines, Korean Air and Philippine Airlines from Shanghai to New York by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,255 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to New York round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $825. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $826 and $831, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $452. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Shanghai to New York for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Shanghai to New York?

    The most popular route from Shanghai to New York is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Shanghai Pu Dong - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - New York LaGuardia.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to New York?

    On average you can expect to pay $3,564 for a flight from Shanghai to New York. The cheapest flight overall is $976 while the most popular route, (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl) is currently priced at $831.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Shanghai to New York?

    Shanghai to New York flights have a layover in Incheon most often.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Incheon?

    G Tower, Wolmido Amusement Park, and Moraenae Market are the most popular attractions in Incheon if you're in need of something to do during your layover. G Tower, Wolmido Amusement Park, and Moraenae Market can be accessed by traveling approximately 10.7 mi, 8.3 mi, and 14.7 mi, respectively from Incheon Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Incheon Intl for an average daily rate of $46 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Shanghai to New York flights?

    Of the flights from Shanghai to New York that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Tokyo.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to New York flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to New York?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to New York 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to New York (average of $236). Flying from Shanghai to New York 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 New York

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to New York. 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 enero 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Japan AirlinesCheapest$807Average$1,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$836Average$1,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,024Average$1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,033Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Korean AirCheapest$1,061Average$1,312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,068Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$1,073Average$1,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,141Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
China EasternCheapest$2,087Average$2,437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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