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$410+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to New York, NY (NYC)

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SHA — NYC
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to New York are usually found in February or March, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday 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 March 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$783
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$410
(Expedia)

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February

Average price

$886
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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 March 31, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 4/19:55 amPVG - EWR
2 stops22h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/2210:25 amEWR - PVG
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$776
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/159:55 amPVG - LGA
2 stops21h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/310:30 amLGA - PVG
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$783
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Tue 5/65:30 pmPVG - LGA
2 stops27h 18mDelta
Thu 7/316:05 amLGA - PVG
2 stops21h 20mDelta
Deal found 3/29$830
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Tue 5/65:30 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops27h 30mDelta
Thu 7/316:00 amEWR - PVG
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/29$830
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 5/155:30 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Sun 11/910:00 amJFK - PVG
1 stop40h 20mDelta
Deal found 3/31$830
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sun 4/138:10 pmPVG - LGA
2 stops34h 57mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/206:00 amLGA - PVG
2 stops23h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$831
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 4/2112:10 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops31h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/273:55 pmEWR - PVG
1 stop37h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$831
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/309:55 amPVG - JFK
2 stops23h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/119:00 amJFK - PVG
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$831
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/208:50 amPVG - JFK
1 stop23h 40mKorean Air
Tue 12/3012:50 amJFK - PVG
1 stop19h 55mKorean Air
Deal found 3/29$848
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/246:25 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop28h 35mKorean Air
Mon 12/2912:50 amJFK - SHA
1 stop27h 20mKorean Air
Deal found 3/29$867
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Sun 11/235:50 pmPVG - LGA
2 stops31h 13mAir Canada
Mon 12/298:50 pmLGA - PVG
2 stops30h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 3/29$975
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Sun 11/235:50 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop36h 01mAir Canada
Sun 12/286:30 pmEWR - PVG
1 stop32h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 3/29$975

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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 March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to New York that are best for you.

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ShanghaiNew York

PVG - LGA

PVGLGA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/15

9:55 am-7:39 pm

2 stops21h 44m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/3

10:30 am-7:25 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$783

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - LGA

PVGLGA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/6

5:30 pm-8:48 am

2 stops27h 18m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 7/31

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$830

ShanghaiNewark

PVG - EWR

PVGEWR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/6

5:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops27h 30m

Newark

Thu 7/31

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$830

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/15

5:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop34h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/9

10:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop40h 20m

$830

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - LGA

PVGLGA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/13

8:10 pm-7:07 pm

2 stops34h 57m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 4/20

6:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$831

ShanghaiNewark

PVG - EWR

PVGEWR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/21

12:10 pm-7:22 am

2 stops31h 12m

Newark

Sun 4/27

8:15 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$831

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/30

9:55 am-9:47 pm

2 stops23h 52m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/11

9:00 am-10:25 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$831

ShanghaiNewark

PVG - EWR

PVGEWR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/7

9:55 am-8:46 pm

2 stops22h 51m

Newark

Fri 8/1

8:15 am-7:25 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$832

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/14

3:55 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops41h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/28

9:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops41h 05m

$975

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/12

8:35 am-11:00 pm

1 stop26h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/27

12:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$1,021

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The best insider tips for Shanghai to New York flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Shanghai to New York trip
Airports
PVG

Expect long security lines at PVG; arrive 2.5 hours early for international departures to ensure smooth check-in and security clearance.

Read more about PVGby Joe Minihane
JFK

For a quick ride to Manhattan, use the LIRR from JFK. It takes about 20-25 minutes from Penn or Grand Central Station.

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 New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to New York

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 March 28, 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 March 31, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Shanghai to New York at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 45% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 June 30, 2024.

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 March 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan 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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,051 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
ANA
8.3
Very good
831 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

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 Delta is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $830. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $831 and $975, respectively. Delta is priced at 30% 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 Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $456. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Korean Air, 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 - Newark.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,337 for a flight from Shanghai to New York. The cheapest flight overall is $984 while the most popular route, (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl) is currently priced at $722.

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

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

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

    Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Tokyo Tower are the most popular attractions in Tokyo if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Tokyo Tower can be accessed by traveling approximately 10.3 mi, 7.9 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Tokyo Haneda. Travelers can rent a car at Tokyo Haneda for an average daily rate of $66 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 Seoul.

  • 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 10 airlines flying from Shanghai to New York

Discover the top 10 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$676Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$807Average$1,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$816Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$831Average$1,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,002Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,024Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
ANACheapest$1,073Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Korean AirCheapest$1,096Average$1,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,141Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
China EasternCheapest$2,087Average$2,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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