John F Kennedy Intl

$616+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — JFK
May 29 — Jun 51
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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 April 29, 2026.

This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/112:35 am
PVG
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JFK
1 stop33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/3110:00 pm
JFK
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PVG
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,087
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1010:00 pm
PVG
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JFK
1 stop47h 40m
Air India
Sun 9/1311:55 am
JFK
-
PVG
1 stop44h 25m
Air India
Deal found 4/25$1,089
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/263:00 pm
PVG
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JFK
1 stop37h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/283:45 pm
JFK
-
PVG
1 stop33h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,090
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 6/2211:40 am
PVG
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JFK
1 stop23h 20m
Asiana Airlines
Thu 7/302:00 am
JFK
-
PVG
1 stop20h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,092
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1212:05 am
PVG
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JFK
1 stop26h 20m
Emirates
Mon 5/1811:20 am
JFK
-
PVG
1 stop23h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 4/26$1,098
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/910:00 pm
PVG
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JFK
1 stop47h 40m
Air India
Sun 9/1311:55 am
JFK
-
PVG
1 stop44h 25m
Air India
Deal found 4/25$1,103
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/910:00 pm
PVG
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JFK
1 stop47h 40m
Air India
Fri 9/1111:55 am
JFK
-
PVG
1 stop44h 25m
Air India
Deal found 4/24$1,106
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/263:00 pm
PVG
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JFK
1 stop37h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 7/313:45 pm
JFK
-
PVG
1 stop33h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,111
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1210:00 pm
PVG
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JFK
2 stops47h 40m
Air India
Fri 5/1511:55 am
JFK
-
PVG
1 stop44h 25m
Air India
Deal found 4/26$1,113
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/253:00 pm
PVG
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JFK
1 stop29h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/283:45 pm
JFK
-
PVG
1 stop33h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,114
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 7/310:00 pm
PVG
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JFK
1 stop47h 40m
Air India
Fri 7/1711:55 am
JFK
-
PVG
1 stop44h 25m
Air India
Deal found 4/27$1,115
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/3010:00 pm
PVG
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JFK
1 stop47h 40m
Air India
Fri 7/2411:55 am
JFK
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PVG
1 stop44h 25m
Air India
Deal found 4/28$1,118

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 April 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,087
(Qatar Airways)

One-way from

$616
(FlightHub)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,086
From Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl
One-way flight from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($325 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($55 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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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Cheapest round-trip

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/28

7:20 am-6:55 pm

2 stops47h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/29

10:20 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$1,193

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/15

12:35 am-8:34 pm

2 stops31h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/21

10:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$1,193

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/9

7:20 am-2:25 pm

1 stop43h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/16

10:20 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$1,194

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/9

5:30 pm-6:50 am

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/10

7:05 am-7:50 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$1,201
Quickest round-trip

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/22

5:30 pm-6:27 am

2 stops24h 57m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/4

7:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$1,213

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/16

6:25 pm-9:05 am

2 stops26h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/29

6:30 am-7:50 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$1,213

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/30

3:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/22

3:45 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,221

ShanghaiNew York

SHA - JFK

SHAJFK

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/26

6:25 pm-11:10 am

1 stop28h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/14

12:00 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop40h 10m

$1,224

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/30

5:30 pm-8:54 am

2 stops27h 24m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/10

6:40 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop37h 10m

$1,224

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/30

5:30 pm-6:50 am

1 stop25h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/11

7:05 am-7:50 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$1,233

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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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from Shanghai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

How often are flights from Shanghai to New York delayed?

About 2% of weekly flights between Shanghai and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 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 2% 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 April 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air,Asiana Airlines, andDelta 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.

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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!!

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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!!

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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!!

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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!!

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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!!

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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 23h 20m. The distance between Shanghai and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 7373 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 $842 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 32% 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 $574 on Delta and ANA, 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 April 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$842Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Korean AirCheapest$924Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$956Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$959Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China EasternCheapest$1,807Average$2,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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