Shanghai

$488+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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Mar 30 — Apr 61
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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 March 25, 2025.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,219

Round-trip from

$992

One-way from

$488
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($451 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 March 25, 2025.

Tue 4/292:00 pmEWR - PVG
2 stops39h 40mAir China
Tue 5/612:00 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops30h 46mAir China
Deal found 3/23$979
Thu 5/12:00 pmEWR - SHA
2 stops32h 55mAir China
Sat 5/316:30 pmSHA - EWR
2 stops42h 27mAir China
Deal found 3/22$997
Tue 3/257:45 amEWR - PVG
1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/3112:10 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop24h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,001
Mon 9/151:25 amJFK - PVG
1 stop29h 00mEVA Air
Mon 9/228:05 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop38h 00mEVA Air
Deal found 3/24$1,003
Mon 4/2110:30 amJFK - PVG
2 stops39h 35mAir Canada
Sun 5/43:55 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops41h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 3/23$1,005
Wed 10/296:02 amEWR - PVG
1 stop22h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/106:10 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops30h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/23$1,005
Tue 3/257:20 pmJFK - PVG
2 stops33h 35mDelta
Mon 3/315:30 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops27h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/23$1,006
Tue 3/256:00 amLGA - PVG
2 stops24h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/112:10 pmPVG - LGA
2 stops21h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,006
Sat 11/1512:50 amJFK - SHA
1 stop27h 20mKorean Air
Sat 11/226:25 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop38h 05mKorean Air
Deal found 3/23$1,006
Tue 4/18:46 pmLGA - PVG
1 stop28h 59mDelta
Tue 4/83:45 pmPVG - LGA
1 stop19h 54mDelta
Deal found 3/24$1,007
Fri 4/186:00 amLGA - PVG
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/45:00 pmPVG - LGA
1 stop29h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/22$1,008
Mon 3/241:00 pmEWR - PVG
1 stop38h 20mDelta
Mon 3/315:30 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops27h 17mDelta
Deal found 3/23$1,011

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Tue 4/29

2:00 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops39h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/6

12:00 pm-6:46 am

2 stops30h 46m

$979

NewarkShanghai

EWR - SHA

EWRSHA

Newark

Thu 5/1

2:00 pm-10:55 am

2 stops32h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/31

6:30 pm-12:57 am

2 stops42h 27m

$997

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Thu 4/3

5:49 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/7

5:00 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$1,001

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/21

10:30 am-2:05 pm

2 stops39h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/4

3:55 pm-9:48 pm

2 stops41h 53m

$1,005

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Mon 3/31

7:29 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops34h 16m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/6

8:10 pm-5:01 am

1 stop20h 51m

$1,006

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/9

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/16

5:00 pm-7:19 am

2 stops26h 19m

$1,006

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/3

8:46 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop28h 59m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/10

3:45 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop19h 54m

$1,007

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/4

6:50 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops31h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/30

3:55 pm-7:52 am

2 stops27h 57m

$1,012

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/16

3:59 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop34h 51m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/11

5:00 pm-5:49 am

2 stops24h 49m

$1,013

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/28

1:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/2

11:10 am-9:00 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$1,018

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 March.
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.

Best time to book a flight to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

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 March 21, 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 21 hours 7 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 March 25, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines to Shanghai have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
8.3
Very good

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

  • 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, Vietnam 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 $1,140, however they can be found for as little as $78.

  • 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).

  • 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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