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— SHA
Jul 10 — Jul 171
Thu 7/10
Thu 7/17
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Flights to Shanghai, China in 2025

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on July 5, 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,702

Round-trip from

$1,065

One-way from

$501
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Cheapest flights to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on July 5, 2025.

Fri 10/102:50 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop34h 25mCathay Pacific
Tue 12/98:40 amPVG - JFK
1 stop23h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/5$1,065
Wed 8/610:00 amJFK - SHA
1 stop22h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 9/54:50 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop32h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/3$1,065
Mon 10/132:00 amJFK - PVG
1 stop34h 35mANA
Tue 11/48:30 amPVG - JFK
1 stop26h 05mANA
Deal found 7/3$1,066
Sun 11/231:05 pmJFK - SHA
1 stop34h 20mANA
Wed 12/31:40 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop20h 55mANA
Deal found 7/4$1,066
Fri 8/291:25 amJFK - PVG
1 stop29h 00mEVA Air
Tue 9/231:10 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop20h 55mEVA Air
Deal found 7/4$1,067
Thu 9/111:25 amJFK - SHA
1 stop27h 05mEVA Air
Sun 9/287:40 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop38h 25mEVA Air
Deal found 7/5$1,068
Sun 11/168:30 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop28h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 12/2011:45 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop34h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,069
Tue 8/121:20 amJFK - PVG
1 stop21h 30mChina Airlines
Mon 9/1512:05 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops41h 31mChina Airlines
Deal found 7/4$1,071
Fri 9/58:55 pmJFK - PVG
2 stops33h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sun 9/2112:35 amPVG - JFK
2 stops46h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,072
Sat 8/910:30 amJFK - PVG
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/83:55 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$1,074
Mon 8/256:00 amLGA - PVG
2 stops30h 35mANA
Tue 9/91:35 amPVG - LGA
2 stops30h 42mANA
Deal found 7/4$1,074
Tue 11/1812:50 amJFK - SHA
1 stop27h 20mKorean Air
Thu 12/46:25 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop38h 05mKorean Air
Deal found 7/4$1,076

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/10

2:50 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop34h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/9

8:40 am-7:05 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$1,065

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/6

10:00 am-8:55 pm

1 stop22h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/5

4:50 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$1,065

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/13

2:00 am-12:35 am

1 stop34h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/4

8:30 am-9:35 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$1,066

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/23

1:05 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop34h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/3

1:40 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$1,066

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/29

1:25 am-6:25 pm

1 stop29h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/23

1:10 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$1,067

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/11

1:25 am-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/28

7:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$1,068

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/16

8:30 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/20

11:45 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$1,069

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/12

1:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/15

12:05 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops41h 31m

$1,071

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/5

8:55 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/21

12:35 am-11:10 am

2 stops46h 35m

$1,072

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/9

10:30 am-7:30 pm

2 stops21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/8

3:55 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$1,074

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The best insider tips for flights to Shanghai

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Shanghai trip
Airlines
American Airlines

Flagship First offers 21.8” wide seats with a 15.4” HD screen and flat bed.


Premium Economy offers 18.5” seats with 38” pitch and 11.5” HD screens.

Read more about American Airlinesby Marisa Garcia
Cathay Pacific

First class offers 36” wide seats with 600-thread-count bedding.


Premium Economy features 20” wide seats with enhanced dining options.

Read more about Cathay Pacificby Yulia Denisyuk
China Eastern

Business class offers mini-suites with doors on Boeing 787 and A350.


Premium Economy offers recliner seats similar to US domestic first class.

Read more about China Easternby John Walton
Delta

Delta One offers lie-flat seats with duvets, lumbar pillows, and premium meals.


Free Wi-Fi on most international flights for SkyMiles members.

Read more about Deltaby Harriet Baskas
Korean Air

Kosmo Suites 2.0 offer 83” pitch and sliding doors for privacy.


Economy class offers 33”-34” pitch and traditional Korean meals.

Read more about Korean Airby Yulia Denisyuk
United Airlines

Polaris Business Class features lie-flat seats with Saks Fifth Avenue bedding.


Premium Plus offers extra legroom and upgraded meals on international flights.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Airports
PVG

The Maglev train speeds you from Longyang Road to PVG in just 8 minutes, making it the fastest option from central Shanghai.

Read more about PVGby Joe Minihane
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on American Airlines

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on Cathay Pacific and Korean Air

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on China Eastern

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta and United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Joe Minihane

Joe Minihane

Expert on PVG

Joe Minihane

Joe Minihane

Joe has been obsessed with travel and flying ever since he was a child. He's a freelance travel journalist and author, and his work has appeared in The Times, Guardian and CNN. As a Europe obsessive, he has stayed in Zurich on a swimming adventure around the city, used Geneva as a base for Alpine adventures and spent time in Copenhagen soaking up the world class culture and cuisine, all the while exploring the best hotels these cities have to offer.

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Best time to book a flight to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

When is the best time to book a flight 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 June 27, 2025.

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

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from New York to Shanghai takes 21 hours 48 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly 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.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Friday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Shanghai are Korean Air, Delta and United Airlines.

Delta
Delta
From $294
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $558
Korean Air
Korean Air
From $862
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $841

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Shanghai are Delta, China Airlines and Air China.

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 July 5, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, ANA, and Korean Air to China to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,210 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,210 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,210 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
ANA
8.4
Very good
887 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,210 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,102 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,210 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,504 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,210 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
744 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,210 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Sichuan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Shanghai?

    A round-trip flight to Shanghai will typically cost around $104, however they can be found for as little as $104.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Seattle/Tacoma Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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