Shanghai

$410+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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Flights to Shanghai, China in 2025

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on February 20, 2025.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,239

Round-trip from

$969

One-way from

$410
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($429 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
From New York to Shanghai
One-way flight from New York to Shanghai

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Cheapest flights to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

Wed 3/265:49 amEWR - PVG
1 stop22h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/165:00 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop18h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$969
Tue 4/1511:45 amEWR - PVG
2 stops34h 30mAir China
Tue 4/227:10 amPVG - EWR
2 stops36h 11mAir China
Deal found 2/19$977
Mon 3/104:15 pmEWR - SHA
2 stops29h 40mAir China
Tue 3/252:35 pmSHA - EWR
2 stops28h 35mAir China
Deal found 2/19$977
Sun 3/97:30 amEWR - PVG
1 stop23h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/241:30 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop19h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,001
Mon 3/312:30 amEWR - PVG
1 stop27h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 3/711:00 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop36h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,002
Tue 3/186:00 amEWR - PVG
1 stop21h 20mDelta
Thu 4/33:45 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop19h 15mDelta
Deal found 2/18$1,005
Sun 8/241:25 amJFK - PVG
1 stop22h 40mEVA Air
Wed 9/241:10 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop20h 55mEVA Air
Deal found 2/18$1,021
Tue 3/43:59 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop35h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/195:00 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops26h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,023
Sat 3/2212:59 pmJFK - PVG
2 stops63h 56mDelta
Thu 5/15:30 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops29h 24mDelta
Deal found 2/19$1,024
Mon 4/146:05 amLGA - PVG
1 stop19h 40mDelta
Mon 5/263:45 pmPVG - LGA
1 stop19h 57mDelta
Deal found 2/19$1,024
Sun 3/301:20 pmJFK - SHA
1 stop39h 45mKorean Air
Tue 6/106:25 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop28h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 2/19$1,024
Sun 3/98:05 pmLGA - PVG
1 stop32h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/216:10 pmPVG - LGA
1 stop29h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,026

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Locate flights to Shanghai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on February 20, 2025.

Fly from

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Wed 3/26

5:49 am-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 21m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/16

5:00 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$969

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Tue 4/15

11:45 am-10:15 am

2 stops34h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/22

7:10 am-7:21 am

2 stops36h 11m

$977

NewarkShanghai

EWR - SHA

EWRSHA

Newark

Mon 3/10

4:15 pm-9:55 am

2 stops29h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/25

2:35 pm-7:10 am

2 stops28h 35m

$977

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Sun 3/9

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/20

5:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$1,001

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Mon 3/3

12:30 am-5:10 pm

1 stop27h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/7

11:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$1,002

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Wed 3/5

9:05 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops32h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/21

1:30 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$1,006

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/23

1:25 am-2:40 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/12

8:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$1,022

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/4

3:59 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop35h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/29

6:10 pm-7:28 am

2 stops25h 18m

$1,023

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/30

1:20 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/10

6:25 pm-11:10 am

1 stop28h 45m

$1,024

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/22

12:59 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops63h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/1

5:30 pm-10:54 am

2 stops29h 24m

$1,024

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights to Shanghai

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Shanghai in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Shanghai flight deals, Cheapflights users have found Expedia to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about <90% of the time, users can find the same price on Shanghai flight deals on Cheapflights and Expedia. This is based on searches made for Shanghai flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: Expedia is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Shanghai flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), Expedia has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Shanghai. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights to Shanghai

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

When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 4 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.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from New York to Shanghai takes 20 hours 13 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Friday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Shanghai are Delta, Air China and American Airlines.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air and ANA to Shanghai have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

8.4
Very good

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hainan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Shanghai?

    A round-trip flight to Shanghai will typically cost around $441, however they can be found for as little as $54.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Seattle/Tacoma Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 30 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Shanghai Disneyland?

    If being close to Shanghai Disneyland is important to you, you’ll want to land at Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.

  • Does Shanghai Pu Dong have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Pu Dong can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?

    Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

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