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$560+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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SHA — JFK
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Tue 4/7
Tue 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 8, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Tue 5/193:00 pm
PVG
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JFK
1 stop29h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 10/274:00 pm
JFK
-
PVG
1 stop29h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/6$923
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/93:00 pm
PVG
-
JFK
1 stop29h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/223:45 pm
JFK
-
PVG
1 stop33h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/6$974
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Sat 5/163:55 pm
PVG
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JFK
2 stops30h 05m
Air Canada
Sat 8/299:00 am
JFK
-
PVG
2 stops41h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/8$988
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Fri 5/110:00 pm
PVG
-
JFK
1 stop47h 40m
Air India
Thu 5/1411:55 am
JFK
-
PVG
1 stop44h 25m
Air India
Deal found 3/4$994
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/93:00 pm
PVG
-
JFK
1 stop29h 35m
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/163:45 pm
JFK
-
PVG
1 stop33h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/6$996
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Tue 5/193:55 pm
PVG
-
JFK
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/2710:05 am
JFK
-
PVG
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$1,000
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2211:55 pm
PVG
-
JFK
1 stop46h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/81:45 am
JFK
-
PVG
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,001
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Fri 10/94:00 pm
PVG
-
JFK
1 stop43h 10m
Philippine Airlines
Sat 10/171:45 am
JFK
-
PVG
1 stop24h 45m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,002
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 5/1910:55 am
SHA
-
JFK
1 stop24h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 11/1110:15 am
JFK
-
SHA
1 stop42h 00m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,079
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/610:55 am
SHA
-
JFK
1 stop24h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 9/1411:45 am
JFK
-
SHA
1 stop34h 00m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,083
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/2310:30 pm
SHA
-
JFK
1 stop26h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 4/302:55 pm
JFK
-
SHA
1 stop33h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/6$1,086
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1910:55 am
SHA
-
JFK
1 stop24h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 4/2211:45 am
JFK
-
SHA
1 stop34h 00m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,097

Find flight deals from Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). 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 8, 2026.

Round-trip from

$923
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$560
(Kiwi.com)

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Cheapest in

March

Average price

$974
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl 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 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/22

3:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/10

3:45 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,048

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/17

3:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/31

4:00 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$1,069

ShanghaiNew York

SHA - JFK

SHAJFK

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

10:55 am-11:00 pm

1 stop24h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/11

10:15 am-5:15 pm

1 stop42h 00m

$1,079

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/9

6:40 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop32h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/22

5:15 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$1,114

ShanghaiNew York

SHA - JFK

SHAJFK

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/16

10:55 am-11:00 pm

1 stop24h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/24

1:30 am-5:15 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,119

ShanghaiNew York

SHA - JFK

SHAJFK

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/13

6:25 pm-11:10 am

1 stop28h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/28

12:50 am-5:10 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$1,126

ShanghaiNew York

SHA - JFK

SHAJFK

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/18

10:30 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop26h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/12

1:55 am-12:05 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,133

ShanghaiNew York

SHA - JFK

SHAJFK

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/18

10:30 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop26h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/27

1:55 am-12:20 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$1,134

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/18

12:35 am-9:20 am

1 stop44h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/22

5:15 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$1,145

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/18

11:00 pm-8:50 am

1 stop45h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/22

11:05 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$1,148

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $359). Flying from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,139). 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.

How often are flights from Shanghai to New York delayed?

About 3% of weekly flights between Shanghai and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 80 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to New York flights?

Over the last year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated March 8, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Delta from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
504 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Delta
7.9
Good
8,270 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,200 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
China Eastern
7.2
Good
198 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Departing from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport will take you 24h 05m. The distance between Shanghai and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 7375 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $829 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, starting at $924 and $956 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air China. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $438. Users have also found prices from $454 and $456 on Delta and XiamenAir, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl 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 Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $359). Flying from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,139). 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 5 airlines flying from Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$829Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Korean AirCheapest$924Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$956Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$959Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China EasternCheapest$1,807Average$2,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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