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$488+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to Shanghai, China

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EWR — SHA
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) 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 March 26, 2025.

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One-way from

$488
(Delta)

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Cheapest flights from Newark to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 4/237:30 amEWR - PVG
2 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/143:55 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$976
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/223:40 pmEWR - PVG
2 stops32h 15mAir China
Fri 5/94:20 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops34h 08mAir China
Deal found 3/25$988
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/46:00 amEWR - PVG
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Mon 4/73:45 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop19h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/24$992
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/25:30 pmEWR - SHA
2 stops28h 30mAir China
Mon 5/265:30 pmSHA - EWR
2 stops26h 03mAir China
Deal found 3/24$997
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/195:59 amEWR - PVG
1 stop20h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/55:00 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop34h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$998
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/318:45 pmEWR - PVG
2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/712:10 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop19h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,006
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/197:35 pmEWR - SHA
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/59:30 pmSHA - EWR
2 stops38h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,044
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/126:30 pmEWR - PVG
2 stops31h 35mAir Canada
Tue 5/273:55 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop37h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 3/24$1,100
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/241:30 amEWR - PVG
1 stop27h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 4/110:25 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop36h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/165:55 amEWR - SHA
2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/31:30 pmSHA - EWR
2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,237
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/77:30 amEWR - SHA
2 stops39h 55mJapan Airlines
Tue 5/1312:50 pmSHA - EWR
2 stops53h 09mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,278
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/119:00 amEWR - SHA
2 stops39h 15mANA
Sat 10/41:35 pmSHA - EWR
2 stops27h 33mANA
Deal found 3/24$1,365

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Price

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Wed 4/23

7:30 am-2:00 pm

2 stops42h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/14

3:55 pm-7:00 am

1 stop27h 05m

$976

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Tue 4/22

3:40 pm-11:55 am

2 stops32h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/9

4:20 pm-2:28 pm

2 stops34h 08m

$988

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Fri 4/4

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/7

3:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$992

NewarkShanghai

EWR - SHA

EWRSHA

Newark

Fri 5/2

5:30 pm-10:00 am

2 stops28h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/26

5:30 pm-7:33 am

2 stops26h 03m

$997

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Sat 4/19

5:59 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 51m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/5

5:00 pm-3:59 pm

1 stop34h 59m

$998

NewarkShanghai

EWR - SHA

EWRSHA

Newark

Sat 4/19

7:35 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/5

9:30 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops38h 16m

$1,044

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Thu 9/11

8:00 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/29

12:10 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop19h 53m

$1,050

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Mon 5/12

6:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops31h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/27

3:55 pm-9:46 am

2 stops29h 51m

$1,100

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Sun 4/20

12:30 am-4:45 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/25

10:25 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop36h 10m

$1,206

NewarkShanghai

EWR - SHA

EWRSHA

Newark

Wed 4/16

5:55 am-9:50 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/3

1:30 pm-5:45 am

2 stops28h 15m

$1,237

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Shanghai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Newark to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Shanghai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,187). Flying from Newark Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,807). 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 EWR to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 March 26, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Newark Airport to Shanghai in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Newark Airport to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Newark to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Newark Airport to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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 March 26, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about Korean Air, Japan Airlines and ANA. 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
8.4
Very good
1,049 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,049 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,049 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,049 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
ANA
8.3
Very good
826 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,049 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
441 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,049 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,049 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Shanghai round-trip?

    Currently priced at $988, Air China will fly you from Newark Airport to Shanghai and back. In addition to Air China, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,001 and $1,003, respectively. Air China is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to Shanghai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $488 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from $509 and United Airlines from $510 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Newark to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Shanghai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,187). Flying from Newark Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,807). 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 9 airlines flying from Newark to Shanghai

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$926Average$1,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$957Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$965Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
China AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EVA AirCheapest$995Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,001Average$1,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,005Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,193Average$1,721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
SWISSCheapest$1,478Average$1,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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