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$442+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to New York, NY (NYC)

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SHA — NYC
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
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Mon 12/292:00 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop32h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 1/133:00 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop32h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/17$962
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Mon 12/292:00 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop32h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 1/63:00 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop32h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/15$966
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Thu 12/182:00 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop38h 25mEtihad Airways
Wed 12/313:00 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop32h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/17$975
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Tue 12/232:00 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop38h 25mEtihad Airways
Wed 12/313:00 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop32h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,049
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Tue 12/238:25 amPVG - JFK
2 stops25h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/510:05 amJFK - PVG
2 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,053
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Thu 12/186:25 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop18h 16mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:06 amEWR - PVG
1 stop21h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,054
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Sun 12/286:25 pmPVG - LGA
2 stops26h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/176:00 amLGA - PVG
1 stop21h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,058
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Fri 12/266:25 pmPVG - LGA
1 stop28h 48mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/26:00 amLGA - PVG
1 stop21h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,060
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Fri 12/266:25 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop18h 16mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/25:44 pmEWR - PVG
1 stop33h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,060
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Thu 12/186:25 pmPVG - LGA
1 stop30h 03mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/18:55 pmLGA - PVG
1 stop30h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,062
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Sat 12/208:05 amPVG - EWR
2 stops25h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/176:25 pmEWR - PVG
1 stop32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,062
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Tue 12/2311:05 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop25h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/318:05 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,066

Find flight deals from Shanghai to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to New York (NYC). 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 December 18, 2025.

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$869
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$442
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to New York 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to New York that are best for you.

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Price

ShanghaiNewark

SHA - EWR

SHAEWR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 3/7

10:30 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops36h 00m

Newark

Mon 3/9

1:00 am-5:15 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$926

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - LGA

PVGLGA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/2

11:35 am-10:33 pm

2 stops23h 58m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 2/15

10:10 am-9:05 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$937

ShanghaiNewark

SHA - EWR

SHAEWR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/2

10:15 am-9:30 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Newark

Sat 2/14

12:01 am-5:55 pm

2 stops28h 54m

$958

ShanghaiNewark

SHA - EWR

SHAEWR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/13

10:30 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops36h 00m

Newark

Thu 1/15

12:01 am-6:55 pm

2 stops29h 54m

$1,001

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/13

4:25 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop17h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

12:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop21h 35m

$1,002

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/17

1:10 pm-10:00 am

1 stop32h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/18

12:10 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$1,003

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/12

8:25 am-10:00 am

1 stop37h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/16

12:10 pm-11:55 am

1 stop35h 45m

$1,003

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - JFK

PVGJFK

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/12

4:25 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/10

1:00 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$1,003

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - LGA

PVGLGA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/16

1:10 pm-11:57 am

3 stops35h 47m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/23

8:50 am-9:05 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$1,004

ShanghaiNew York

PVG - LGA

PVGLGA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/9

5:35 pm-10:43 am

2 stops30h 08m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/17

3:30 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,006

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to New York

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to New York?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to New York (average of $359). Flying from Shanghai to New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,062). 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 SHA to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Shanghai to New York by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to New York?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to New York flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons 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.

How often are flights from Shanghai to New York delayed?

About 5% of weekly flights between Shanghai and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 155 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 5% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Shanghai to New York flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Shanghai to New York trip
Airports
PVG

Prepare for long security lines at PVG. Arrive 2.5 hours early for check-in and security, especially for international flights.

Read more about PVGBy Joe Minihane
JFK

Use the AirTrain from Jamaica or Howard Beach to reach JFK terminals. Allow 30 minutes for this transfer.

Read more about JFKBy Chris Dong
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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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Chris Dong

Expert on JFK

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Delta from Shanghai to New York 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
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
1,186 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
8.2
Very good
493 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
8,005 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
1,095 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to New York?

    For as low as $1,002, Asiana Airlines can have you in New York from Shanghai in 17h 55m. The distance from Shanghai to New York is about 7373 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Air China is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $676. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $829 and $841, respectively. Air China is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to New York one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air China, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $380. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Shanghai to New York for a low price.

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

    The most popular route from Shanghai to New York is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Newark or Shanghai Pu Dong - New York John F Kennedy Intl.

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

    Shanghai to New York flights have a layover in Tokyo most often.

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

    Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Tokyo Tower are the most popular attractions in Tokyo if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Tokyo Tower can be accessed by traveling approximately 10.3 mi, 7.9 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Tokyo Haneda. Travelers can rent a car at Tokyo Haneda for an average daily rate of $65 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Shanghai to New York flights?

    Of the flights from Shanghai to New York that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Seoul.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to New York?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to New York 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?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to New York (average of $359). Flying from Shanghai to New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,062). 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 7 airlines flying from Shanghai to New York

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to New York. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$676Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$829Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$841Average$1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Korean AirCheapest$924Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$944Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$959Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China EasternCheapest$1,807Average$2,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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