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$435+ Cheap flights from New York (NYC) to Shanghai

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NYC — SHA
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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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 Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

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 November 20, 2024.

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July

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September

Round-trip from

$1,039
(Delta)

One-way from

$435
(Kiwi.com)
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From New York (NYC) to Shanghai
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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 November 20, 2024.

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Wed 12/46:55 amEWR - PVG
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/182:20 amPVG - EWR
3 stops46h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,045
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Mon 12/307:55 pmJFK - PVG
2 stops32h 00mDelta
Fri 1/317:05 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops24h 23mDelta
Deal found 11/19$1,073
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Mon 12/306:51 pmEWR - PVG
2 stops33h 04mDelta
Sun 2/27:05 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops26h 47mDelta
Deal found 11/20$1,073
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Tue 12/316:00 amLGA - PVG
2 stops21h 55mDelta
Fri 1/317:05 pmPVG - LGA
2 stops28h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/19$1,073
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Thu 12/512:15 amJFK - PVG
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/232:20 amPVG - JFK
3 stops45h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,075
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Tue 12/312:45 pmLGA - PVG
3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/1012:20 pmPVG - LGA
2 stops23h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,078
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Wed 11/278:55 amEWR - SHA
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/84:50 pmSHA - EWR
2 stops33h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,078
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Wed 12/412:10 amJFK - PVG
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/1911:00 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop25h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,079
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Fri 11/2912:00 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop19h 25mKorean Air
Sun 12/82:00 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop18h 30mKorean Air
Deal found 11/20$1,081
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 11/206:00 amLGA - PVG
1 stop21h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/266:10 pmPVG - LGA
1 stop18h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,083
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Mon 12/27:35 pmEWR - PVG
1 stop34h 00mLufthansa
Tue 12/171:30 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop18h 28mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$1,085
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Tue 12/38:30 amEWR - PVG
1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/108:25 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop22h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,091

Find flights from New York to Shanghai within your budget

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NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Wed 1/29

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/8

5:30 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop18h 39m

$1,039

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Thu 1/23

12:30 am-5:10 pm

1 stop27h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/15

11:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$1,040

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Tue 12/3

6:55 am-1:10 am

2 stops29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/18

2:20 am-11:34 am

3 stops46h 14m

$1,046

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/29

1:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/22

7:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$1,072

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

Mon 2/3

7:05 pm-7:15 am

1 stop25h 10m

$1,072

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/31

6:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/31

7:05 pm-10:30 am

2 stops28h 25m

$1,073

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/15

12:10 am-5:10 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/24

10:25 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$1,074

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/26

12:00 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop40h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/16

6:25 pm-10:00 am

1 stop28h 35m

$1,075

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/5

12:15 am-7:50 pm

2 stops30h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/23

2:20 am-10:41 am

3 stops45h 21m

$1,075

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/3

12:45 pm-12:00 pm

3 stops34h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/10

12:20 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops23h 13m

$1,078

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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 November 15, 2024.

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 $1,791). 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 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 November 20, 2024.

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 36% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday 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 November 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and EVA 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.
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

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.

8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

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.

8.4
Very good
1,308 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

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.

8.4
Very good
833 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

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.

8.3
Very good
1,460 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

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.

8.3
Very good
476 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Shanghai round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,039, 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 Turkish Airlines and EVA Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,040 and $1,072, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 32% 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 China Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $581. Users have also found prices from $586 and $595 on Japan Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $825. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) can be booked for $964 on average our data indicates $2,936 when flying from New York to Shanghai.

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

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

    Akihabara Electric Town, Ueno Koen, and Roppongi Hills 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, Ueno Koen, and Roppongi Hills, by traveling 10.3 mi, 11.5 mi, and 8.5 mi, respectively after landing at Tokyo Haneda. Travelers can book a car rental at Tokyo Haneda for about $60 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 $82 per day.

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

    Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Temple Street Night Market are the most popular attractions in Hong Kong if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Temple Street Night Market are located about 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.1 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Hong Kong can rent one for about $78 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations 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 $1,791). 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 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$929Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Korean AirCheapest$997Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,029Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,034Average$1,642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,034Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
DeltaCheapest$1,063Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,078Average$1,914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,086Average$1,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,102Average$1,460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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