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$394+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Shanghai, China

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Jan 29 — Feb 51
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The best prices from New York to Shanghai are usually found in September or November, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 24, 2025.

Round-trip from

$999
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$394
(Kiwi.com)

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July

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September

Average price

$1,286
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Cheapest flights from New York to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 24, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Sun 3/97:15 pmSWF - SHA
3 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/168:55 pmSHA - SWF
3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$999
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Fri 1/316:30 pmEWR - PVG
2 stops33h 25mDelta
Tue 2/255:30 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop18h 39mDelta
Deal found 1/23$1,006
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sat 2/15:42 pmEWR - PVG
1 stop33h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/226:10 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop18h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/24$1,008
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/158:00 pmEWR - PVG
1 stop33h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/288:25 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/22$1,010
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/212:45 pmEWR - SHA
2 stops34h 10mAir China
Tue 3/412:45 pmSHA - EWR
2 stops29h 44mAir China
Deal found 1/23$1,016
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2712:00 pmEWR - PVG
2 stops33h 15mAir China
Mon 3/104:30 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops26h 40mAir China
Deal found 1/23$1,018
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Thu 2/205:40 pmEWR - PVG
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/2612:10 amPVG - EWR
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$1,026
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sat 4/126:00 amLGA - PVG
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/275:00 pmPVG - LGA
1 stop30h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/24$1,043
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/231:05 amJFK - PVG
1 stop23h 00mEVA Air
Tue 4/88:05 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop38h 00mEVA Air
Deal found 1/24$1,044
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Wed 4/301:25 amJFK - SHA
1 stop27h 05mEVA Air
Sun 6/17:40 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop38h 25mEVA Air
Deal found 1/23$1,044
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/201:40 amJFK - PVG
1 stop43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/77:00 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$1,045
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Sat 4/192:52 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop34h 53mDelta
Fri 5/165:30 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops29h 19mDelta
Deal found 1/23$1,046

Find flights from New York to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 24, 2025.

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New WindsorShanghai

SWF - SHA

SWFSHA

New Windsor Stewart

Sun 3/9

7:15 pm-10:20 am

3 stops27h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/16

8:55 pm-6:05 pm

3 stops33h 10m

$999

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Wed 2/12

5:35 am-6:35 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/15

8:25 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops32h 10m

$1,006

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Sat 3/1

5:50 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop32h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/11

5:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$1,007

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Sat 2/8

12:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop38h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/17

6:10 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop18h 24m

$1,008

NewarkShanghai

EWR - SHA

EWRSHA

Newark

Fri 2/21

2:45 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/4

12:45 pm-5:29 am

2 stops29h 44m

$1,016

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Thu 2/27

12:00 pm-10:15 am

2 stops33h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/10

4:30 pm-7:10 am

2 stops26h 40m

$1,018

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Thu 2/20

5:40 pm-4:50 pm

3 stops34h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/26

12:10 am-10:10 pm

3 stops35h 00m

$1,026

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Sat 4/12

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/27

5:00 pm-11:28 am

1 stop30h 28m

$1,043

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/23

1:05 am-12:05 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/8

8:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$1,044

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/30

1:25 am-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/1

7:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$1,044

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Shanghai

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York 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 January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Shanghai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from New York to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,840). 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 NYC to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 24, 2025.

When flying from New York to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York 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.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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 24, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, XiamenAir and Korean Air. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,037 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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
1,037 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,037 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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
1,251 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,037 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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
847 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,037 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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
1,446 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,037 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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
732 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,037 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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 New York 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 to Shanghai round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,006, Delta will fly you from New York to Shanghai and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,008 and $1,010, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Shanghai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $504. Users have also found prices from $510 and $517 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Shanghai?

    When deciding which route to take from New York to Shanghai consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Newark - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Shanghai?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $677. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) can be booked for $984 on average our data indicates $1,676 when flying from New York to Shanghai.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Shanghai?

    Flights departing from New York and landing in Shanghai layover in Tokyo most frequently. Taipei City follows Tokyo in terms of the most common layover location on New York to Shanghai flights. Hong Kong ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on New York to Shanghai flights.

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

    Akihabara Electric Town, Roppongi Hills, and Tsukiji Outer Market are the most popular attractions in Tokyo if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Travelers on a layover in Tokyo can visit Akihabara Electric Town, Roppongi Hills, and Tsukiji Outer Market, by traveling 10.3 mi, 8.5 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively after landing at Tokyo Haneda. Travelers can book a car rental at Tokyo Haneda for about $66 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 currently the most popular points of interest in Taipei City at the moment. 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. Those landing in Taipei City looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $86 per day.

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

    Hong Kong Disneyland, Ocean Park, and Shatin Baptist Church are the most popular attractions in Hong Kong if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hong Kong Disneyland, Ocean Park, and Shatin Baptist Church are located about 7.8 mi, 16.9 mi, and 18.3 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Shanghai flights?

    New York to Shanghai flights have a layover in Istanbul the least frequently. London follows Istanbul in terms of the least common layover location on New York to Shanghai flights. Incheon comes next as the third least popular layover location for New York to Shanghai flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Shanghai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from New York to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,840). 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 New York to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$926Average$1,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$965Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
China AirlinesCheapest$995Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,030Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,034Average$1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,034Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
DeltaCheapest$1,061Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,078Average$1,871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,086Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,102Average$1,460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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