What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai is currently February ; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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, Hainan 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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One-way from	$465

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Mon 9/296:20 pmEWR - PVG

1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/131:15 pmPVG - EWR

2 stops22h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10$1,023

Mon 9/293:30 pmEWR - PVG

2 stops34h 35mAir Canada

Tue 10/285:50 pmPVG - EWR

2 stops27h 58mAir Canada

Deal found 6/9$1,026

Tue 9/162:59 pmEWR - SHA

2 stops35h 26mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/217:00 pmSHA - EWR

3 stops47h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10$1,035

Thu 9/45:20 pmEWR - SHA

2 stops28h 40mAir China

Mon 10/64:35 pmSHA - EWR

2 stops27h 34mAir China

Deal found 6/11$1,087

Tue 9/26:00 amEWR - PVG

1 stop19h 45mDelta

Thu 10/93:45 pmPVG - EWR

1 stop19h 18mDelta

Deal found 6/10$1,091

Sat 11/226:05 amEWR - PVG

1 stop21h 05mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/66:10 pmPVG - EWR

1 stop17h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10$1,103

Mon 10/69:05 amEWR - PVG

1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/271:30 pmPVG - EWR

1 stop19h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10$1,104

Tue 8/191:30 amJFK - PVG

1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/24:25 pmPVG - JFK

1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/9$1,106

Fri 9/191:25 amJFK - SHA

1 stop27h 05mEVA Air

Fri 10/37:40 pmSHA - JFK

1 stop38h 25mEVA Air

Deal found 6/9$1,106

Thu 8/281:30 pmJFK - PVG

1 stop23h 05mANA

Sat 9/61:35 amPVG - JFK

1 stop33h 20mANA

Deal found 6/9$1,107

Fri 8/227:45 pmLGA - PVG

2 stops30h 20mAir Canada

Sat 12/205:50 pmPVG - LGA

2 stops31h 13mAir Canada

Deal found 6/10$1,107

Wed 8/272:00 amJFK - SHA

1 stop22h 15mANA

Sun 9/71:35 pmSHA - JFK

1 stop21h 20mANA

Deal found 6/9$1,107

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Wed 9/34:55 pmEWR - PVG

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/71:15 pmPVG - EWR

2 stops22h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10$1,024

Mon 9/15:13 pmEWR - PVG

1 stop32h 52mAir Canada

Mon 10/63:55 pmPVG - EWR

2 stops27h 42mAir Canada

Deal found 6/10$1,026

Thu 9/45:20 pmEWR - SHA

2 stops28h 40mAir China

Mon 10/64:35 pmSHA - EWR

2 stops27h 34mAir China

Deal found 6/11$1,087

Sat 9/66:00 amEWR - PVG

1 stop19h 45mDelta

Mon 11/175:30 pmPVG - EWR

1 stop18h 33mDelta

Deal found 6/10$1,089

Mon 8/189:00 amEWR - PVG

1 stop20h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 9/512:10 pmPVG - EWR

1 stop19h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12$1,104

Fri 9/191:25 amJFK - SHA

1 stop27h 05mEVA Air

Fri 10/37:40 pmSHA - JFK

1 stop38h 25mEVA Air

Deal found 6/9$1,106

Thu 8/281:30 pmJFK - PVG

1 stop23h 05mANA

Sat 9/61:35 amPVG - JFK

1 stop33h 20mANA

Deal found 6/9$1,107

Sun 9/71:30 amJFK - PVG

1 stop22h 15mAsiana Airlines

Mon 9/2911:35 amPVG - JFK

2 stops31h 31mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 6/10$1,111

Mon 9/811:20 amJFK - PVG

1 stop41h 00mQatar Airways

Sat 9/2012:35 amPVG - JFK

1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/9$1,113

Sat 8/305:30 amEWR - PVG

1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/85:00 pmPVG - EWR

1 stop30h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11$1,117

Sat 8/212:50 amJFK - PVG

1 stop20h 50mKorean Air

Tue 9/91:40 pmPVG - JFK

1 stop19h 20mKorean Air

Deal found 6/10$1,121

Mon 9/88:55 pmJFK - PVG

2 stops28h 30mSingapore Airlines

Sun 9/214:50 pmPVG - JFK

2 stops30h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/11$1,136

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Tue 6/178:05 pmJFK - PVG

1 stop23h 50mBritish Airways

Mon 6/3011:00 amPVG - JFK

1 stop39h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 6/10$1,358

Tue 6/176:45 amJFK - PVG

1 stop22h 00mTurkish Airlines

Fri 7/410:25 pmPVG - JFK

1 stop24h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/12$1,397

Tue 6/171:25 amJFK - PVG

1 stop22h 40mEVA Air

Wed 7/91:10 pmPVG - JFK

1 stop20h 55mEVA Air

Deal found 6/12$1,431

Tue 6/175:30 pmJFK - SHA

3 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/309:50 pmSHA - JFK

3 stops35h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10$1,459

Tue 6/1712:55 pmJFK - SHA

1 stop40h 05mAsiana Airlines

Tue 7/16:10 pmSHA - JFK

1 stop28h 45mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 6/10$1,471

Tue 6/1712:55 pmJFK - PVG

1 stop33h 10mAsiana Airlines

Sat 7/124:25 pmPVG - JFK

1 stop18h 35mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 6/9$1,490

Wed 6/187:00 amJFK - PVG

1 stop21h 05mDelta

Mon 6/306:25 pmPVG - JFK

1 stop24h 58mDelta

Deal found 6/10$1,388

Fri 6/204:55 pmEWR - PVG

2 stops32h 00mAir China

Mon 6/306:55 amPVG - EWR

2 stops43h 42mAir China

Deal found 6/11$1,373

Fri 6/201:55 pmJFK - SHA

1 stop39h 10mXiamenAir

Thu 7/39:05 pmSHA - JFK

1 stop26h 50mXiamenAir

Deal found 6/10$1,446

Sun 6/221:30 amJFK - PVG

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/311:10 amPVG - JFK

2 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12$1,402

Sun 6/222:05 amJFK - SHA

1 stop20h 50mAir China

Thu 7/101:30 pmSHA - JFK

1 stop21h 35mAir China

Deal found 6/11$1,469

Sun 6/228:15 amEWR - PVG

2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/288:10 amPVG - EWR

2 stops23h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10$1,480

One-way flights to Shanghai
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Tue 7/292:58 pmEWR - SHA

2 stops33h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11$465

Wed 8/279:00 amEWR - PVG

3 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10$511

Sun 8/315:13 pmEWR - PVG

1 stop32h 52mAir Canada

Deal found 6/10$562

Sun 8/3112:55 pmJFK - PVG

1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10$573

Wed 7/304:00 pmJFK - SHA

3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10$576

Wed 8/2012:55 pmJFK - PVG

1 stop34h 50mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 6/10$580

Sun 8/312:50 amJFK - PVG

1 stop20h 50mKorean Air

Deal found 6/11$581

Sun 8/241:20 amJFK - PVG

1 stop21h 30mChina Airlines

Deal found 6/10$582

Wed 8/277:30 amEWR - PVG

2 stops24h 15mJapan Airlines

Deal found 6/12$585

Wed 8/277:30 amEWR - SHA

2 stops39h 55mJapan Airlines

Deal found 6/12$585

Wed 7/161:40 amJFK - SHA

1 stop21h 45mJapan Airlines

Deal found 6/11$589

Tue 8/261:30 amJFK - SHA

1 stop27h 30mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 6/12$590

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NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Mon 9/29

6:20 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/13

1:15 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops22h 06m

$1,023

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Mon 9/29

3:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/28

5:50 pm-9:48 am

2 stops27h 58m

$1,026

NewarkShanghai

EWR - SHA

EWRSHA

Newark

Thu 9/4

5:20 pm-10:00 am

2 stops28h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/6

4:35 pm-8:09 am

2 stops27h 34m

$1,087

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Tue 9/2

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/9

3:45 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop19h 18m

$1,091

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Sat 11/22

6:05 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/6

6:10 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop17h 43m

$1,103

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Mon 10/6

9:05 am-5:25 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/26

1:30 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop19h 59m

$1,104

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/19

1:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/2

4:25 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$1,106

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/28

1:30 pm-12:35 am

1 stop23h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/6

1:35 am-10:55 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$1,107

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/22

7:45 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/20

5:50 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops31h 13m

$1,107

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/27

2:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/7

1:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$1,107

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 55 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 22 hours 23 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?

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.

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

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

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

See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines to Shanghai have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,202 reviews

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

1,202 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,202 reviews

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

1,088 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,202 reviews

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

1,490 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,202 reviews

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

738 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,202 reviews

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

8.3

Very good

882 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,202 reviews

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, Hainan 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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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.

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Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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Temperature in Shanghai by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines to Shanghai have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

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

What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

How much is a round-trip flight to Shanghai?

Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

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