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$596+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Shanghai, China

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JFK — SHA
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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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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 January 4, 2025.

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$1,053
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One-way from

$596
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$1,423
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This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/131:25 amJFK - PVG
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/71:10 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,053
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Sat 3/1512:50 amJFK - PVG
1 stop23h 45mKorean Air
Sun 6/811:10 amPVG - JFK
1 stop36h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 1/3$1,054
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2312:00 pmJFK - SHA
1 stop40h 10mKorean Air
Mon 2/106:25 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop38h 05mKorean Air
Deal found 1/4$1,054
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/251:10 amJFK - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Airlines
Wed 4/167:50 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop36h 50mChina Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,055
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Sun 9/217:25 amJFK - PVG
1 stop18h 20mDelta
Sat 10/115:30 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop18h 40mDelta
Deal found 1/3$1,061
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Tue 2/1811:40 amJFK - PVG
1 stop38h 30mAsiana Airlines
Wed 3/194:25 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop30h 15mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,062
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Sat 9/201:25 amJFK - SHA
1 stop26h 45mEVA Air
Sun 10/127:40 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop38h 25mEVA Air
Deal found 1/3$1,073
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 8/261:25 amJFK - PVG
1 stop22h 40mEVA Air
Wed 9/171:10 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop20h 55mEVA Air
Deal found 1/3$1,074
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/128:55 pmJFK - PVG
2 stops30h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 5/264:50 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops30h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,080
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Mon 1/273:45 pmJFK - SHA
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/118:05 pmSHA - JFK
3 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,120
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Sun 4/61:50 pmJFK - SHA
1 stop34h 25mANA
Thu 6/51:35 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop21h 20mANA
Deal found 1/3$1,132
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Wed 4/161:50 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop18h 50mANA
Sun 5/251:35 amPVG - JFK
1 stop33h 20mANA
Deal found 1/4$1,134

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 4, 2025.

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New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/12

1:05 am-6:25 pm

1 stop29h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/5

1:10 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$1,053

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/15

12:50 am-9:45 am

1 stop20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/3

8:50 am-9:00 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$1,054

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/23

12:00 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop40h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/10

6:25 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop38h 05m

$1,054

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/25

1:10 am-6:35 pm

1 stop29h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/24

12:05 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$1,055

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/17

1:05 am-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/16

7:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$1,059

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/31

7:10 am-4:55 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/13

7:05 pm-7:15 am

1 stop25h 10m

$1,061

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/18

11:40 am-9:05 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/20

1:10 pm-10:40 am

1 stop33h 30m

$1,062

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/27

6:30 pm-10:30 am

2 stops27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/11

7:05 am-10:45 pm

2 stops28h 40m

$1,086

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/4

8:15 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops37h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/3

4:50 pm-11:10 am

2 stops30h 20m

$1,093

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/27

3:45 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops34h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/11

8:05 pm-1:55 pm

3 stops30h 50m

$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 December 27, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,839). 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 January 4, 2025.

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 40% 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 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday 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 January 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and Singapore Airlines 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
1,029 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

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
1,029 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,029 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

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
1,248 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,029 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

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
844 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,029 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

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
1,440 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,029 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

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.

China Airlines
8.2
Very good
743 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,029 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

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 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 $1,053 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Korean Air and Delta, starting at $1,054 and $1,061 round-trip. Users have found that China Airlines is 29% 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $596. Users have also found prices from $603 and $612 on China Airlines and Asiana Airlines, 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 $2,583, 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 $1,031.

  • 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 $70 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,839). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$929Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$965Average$1,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
China AirlinesCheapest$1,000Average$1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Korean AirCheapest$1,005Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,030Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,034Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
EVA AirCheapest$1,049Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$1,066Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,078Average$1,908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,102Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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