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$504+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Shanghai, China

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JFK — SHA
avr. 20 — avr. 271
dim. 4/20
dim. 4/27
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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 avril 15, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
dim. 5/41:20 amJFK - PVG
1 stop29h 15mChina Airlines
lun. 6/167:50 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop36h 50mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,012
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/294:25 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop34h 25mAmerican Airlines
jeu. 10/165:00 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops26h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,013
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
lun. 9/291:10 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop35h 15mKorean Air
mer. 10/158:50 amPVG - JFK
1 stop38h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 4/15$1,014
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
lun. 9/89:00 amJFK - PVG
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
ven. 9/121:15 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops21h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,019
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
lun. 4/211:25 amJFK - PVG
1 stop22h 40mEVA Air
dim. 6/18:05 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop38h 00mEVA Air
Deal found 4/15$1,030
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
mer. 9/101:25 amJFK - SHA
1 stop27h 05mEVA Air
dim. 10/57:40 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop38h 25mEVA Air
Deal found 4/14$1,030
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
ven. 11/2812:50 amJFK - SHA
1 stop27h 20mKorean Air
dim. 12/146:25 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop28h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 4/14$1,040
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
mar. 5/1312:15 amJFK - SHA
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
mer. 5/218:55 amSHA - JFK
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,041
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
lun. 10/209:00 amJFK - PVG
2 stops41h 05mAir Canada
ven. 10/315:50 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops38h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 4/14$1,044
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lun. 4/217:00 amJFK - PVG
1 stop20h 25mDelta
mar. 5/135:30 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop19h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/14$1,047
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mer. 4/2312:55 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop34h 50mAsiana Airlines
sam. 5/178:35 amPVG - JFK
1 stop26h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,051
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dim. 4/2710:00 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop30h 20mQatar Airways
mar. 5/1312:35 amPVG - JFK
1 stop33h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/15$1,089

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dim. 5/4

1:20 am-6:35 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 6/16

7:50 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop36h 50m

$1,012

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 4/21

1:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

dim. 6/1

8:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$1,030

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mer. 9/10

1:25 am-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dim. 10/5

7:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$1,030

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 5/13

12:15 am-4:55 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mer. 5/21

8:55 am-10:15 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$1,041

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 4/21

7:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 5/6

5:30 pm-12:28 am

1 stop18h 58m

$1,047

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 4/21

10:30 am-12:35 am

2 stops26h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 5/6

8:25 am-10:45 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$1,050

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mer. 4/23

12:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop34h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sam. 5/17

8:35 am-11:00 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$1,051

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 9/8

12:50 am-5:05 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 12/16

6:25 pm-10:00 am

1 stop28h 35m

$1,054

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dim. 4/27

10:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 5/13

12:35 am-10:30 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$1,089

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 5/6

2:50 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 5/27

5:40 pm-6:00 am

1 stop24h 20m

$1,120

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Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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 avril 15, 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 17% 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 March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon 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 avril 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from New York to Shanghai. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

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
1,176 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

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
1,063 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

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
1,176 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

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
841 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

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.
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
729 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

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.

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  • 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 $1,012 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are EVA Air and Delta, starting at $1,030 and $1,047 round-trip. Users have found that China Airlines is 28% 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 Japan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $542. Users have also found prices from $556 and $588 on China Airlines and EVA Air, 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 $3,362, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $690. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), is priced around $941.

  • 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 Seoul. Taipei City sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai. Tokyo comes in third as the most popular layover location on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai flights.

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

    Seoul travelers tend to visit Myeongdong Cathedral, Dongdaemun Market, and Bukchon Hanok Village more than anywhere else. Myeongdong Cathedral, Dongdaemun Market, and Bukchon Hanok Village are located about 30.4 mi, 31.6 mi, and 30.6 mi, respectively from Incheon Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Incheon Intl for about $52 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market are the most popular attractions in Taipei City if you're in need of something to do during your layover. 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 if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Taipei City can rent one for about $68 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Tokyo?

    If you're on a layover in Tokyo and looking for things to do, consider visiting Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, or Tokyo Tower. Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Tokyo Tower are located about 10.3 mi, 7.9 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Tokyo Haneda. Those looking to explore during their layover in Tokyo can rent a car from Tokyo Haneda for about $68 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 Beijing. Hong Kong follows Beijing 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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 avril 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$504Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air ChinaCheapest$929Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$942Average$1,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
China AirlinesCheapest$966Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Korean AirCheapest$980Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
EVA AirCheapest$1,033Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,062Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$1,073Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,077Average$1,378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,079Average$1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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