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 7% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from Shanghai to New York delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between Shanghai and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 220 minutes.

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

Flying on Asiana Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $974. Another option worth looking into is Cathay Pacific, starting at $1,028 round trip. Asiana Airlines is priced at 28% 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 $358. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Shanghai to New York for a low price.

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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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to NYC?

When flying from Shanghai to New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to New York (average of $1,106). Flying from Shanghai to New York in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,409). 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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See what other customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines,Delta, andCathay Pacific 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.

Asiana Airlines

8.1

Very good

562 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Asiana Airlines

8.1

Very good

562 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.1

Very good

562 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,593 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.1

Very good

562 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,494 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.1

Very good

562 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Air China

7.5

Good

166 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.1

Very good

562 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

11,676 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.1

Very good

562 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to New York round-trip?
Flying on Asiana Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $974. Another option worth looking into is Cathay Pacific, starting at $1,028 round trip. Asiana Airlines is priced at 28% 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 $358. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, 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.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to New York (average of $1,106). Flying from Shanghai to New York in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,409). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai to New York?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Shanghai to New York, you should look to book at least 86 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.

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

How often are flights from Shanghai to New York delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between Shanghai and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 220 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 7% of flights being delayed.

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