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$575+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Shanghai, China

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The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai are usually found in September or October, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 2, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/37:15 pmJFK - PVG
2 stops32h 40mDelta
Tue 12/107:05 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop18h 38mDelta
Deal found 12/2$1,095
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:05 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/3011:00 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop25h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/30$1,112
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/11:05 pmJFK - SHA
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/82:25 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,113
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/812:50 amJFK - PVG
1 stop31h 35mANA
Sun 12/228:30 amPVG - JFK
1 stop39h 00mANA
Deal found 12/1$1,156
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/11:05 pmJFK - SHA
1 stop34h 20mANA
Mon 12/161:40 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop20h 55mANA
Deal found 11/30$1,156
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Wed 12/410:05 pmJFK - PVG
3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/186:45 amPVG - JFK
3 stops40h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,163
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1012:40 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop39h 25mJapan Airlines
Thu 12/268:50 amPVG - JFK
1 stop22h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,261
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/112:35 amJFK - SHA
1 stop22h 10mJapan Airlines
Tue 12/171:10 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop18h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,261
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/305:40 pmJFK - PVG
2 stops26h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 2/310:55 amPVG - JFK
1 stop37h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/30$1,330
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Mon 12/28:15 pmJFK - PVG
2 stops51h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 12/1612:10 amPVG - JFK
2 stops48h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,361
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3012:55 pmJFK - PVG
2 stops31h 40mXiamenAir
Thu 1/3010:40 amPVG - JFK
1 stop37h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/2$1,371
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/31:35 amJFK - SHA
1 stop30h 20mCathay Pacific
Fri 12/64:35 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop26h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/30$1,420

Find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai 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 2,650,959 searches. Data last updated December 2, 2024.

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New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/30

1:25 am-2:40 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/31

8:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$1,092

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/27

12:50 am-5:10 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/16

6:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop28h 35m

$1,092

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/29

12:50 am-12:25 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/26

1:40 pm-11:20 am

1 stop33h 40m

$1,093

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/15

7:10 am-4:55 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/25

7:05 pm-9:00 am

2 stops26h 55m

$1,095

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/10

12:05 am-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 2/28

7:40 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$1,096

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/19

12:10 am-5:10 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/28

11:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$1,097

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/1

1:40 pm-9:55 am

1 stop31h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/31

6:55 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,104

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/24

6:25 pm-5:00 am

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/14

2:10 am-1:20 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$1,106

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/26

12:50 am-12:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/11

1:40 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$1,118

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/20

1:05 am-10:50 am

1 stop21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/27

12:05 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$1,120

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Travel insights for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on November 22, 2024.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,193). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 JFK to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 2, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on December 1, 2024.

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

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 December 2, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Asiana Airlines and Korean Air from New York to Shanghai. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,019 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,019 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,019 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,293 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,019 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

ANA
8.4
Very good
830 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,019 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,450 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,019 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
473 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,019 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai. 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai is China Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,092 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Korean Air and Delta, starting at $1,092 and $1,095 round-trip. Users have found that China Airlines is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for China Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $584. Users have also found prices from $595 and $628 on Delta and ANA, respectively.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai? While on average our users pay $2,942, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $845. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), is priced around $911.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai?

    The most popular layover on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai is Taipei City. Tokyo sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai.

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

    Taipei City travelers tend to visit Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market more than anywhere else. Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market are located about 21.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 21.6 mi, respectively from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl for about $83 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Tokyo?

    Akihabara Electric Town, Roppongi Hills, and Ueno Koen are the most popular attractions in Tokyo if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Akihabara Electric Town, Roppongi Hills and Ueno Koen are located about 10.3 mi, 8.5 mi, and 11.5 mi, respectively from Tokyo Haneda if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Tokyo can rent one for about $53 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai flights?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Hong Kong. Incheon follows Hong Kong in terms of the least common layover location on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai flights.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,193). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai. 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 2,650,959 searches. Data last updated December 2, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$929Average$1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Korean AirCheapest$1,000Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,030Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
China AirlinesCheapest$1,033Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,034Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
EVA AirCheapest$1,052Average$1,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$1,066Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,078Average$1,914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,102Average$1,460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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