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$487+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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Sep 16 — Sep 231
Wed 9/16
Wed 9/23
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Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

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Tue 9/14:00 pm -
2 stops33h 50m
Tue 9/157:30 am -
2 stops35h 56m
Deal found 8/16$953
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/318:00 pm -
2 stops53h 50m
Tue 11/177:20 am -
2 stops34h 48m
Deal found 8/14$962
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Mon 9/211:20 am -
1 stop32h 30m
Wed 9/306:50 pm -
1 stop26h 10m
Deal found 8/14$967
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Thu 11/121:05 am -
1 stop33h 15m
Sun 11/299:10 pm -
1 stop38h 00m
Deal found 8/14$968
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Mon 8/312:05 am -
1 stop22h 35m
Wed 9/162:45 pm -
1 stop20h 20m
Deal found 8/14$968
This Philippine Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Philippine Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/172:00 am -
1 stop24h 30m
Sat 10/104:00 pm -
2 stops27h 29m
Deal found 8/16$969
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/244:55 pm -
1 stop34h 30m
Tue 9/89:55 am -
1 stop25h 38m
Deal found 8/12$969
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sun 9/132:05 am -
1 stop25h 15m
Sun 9/278:55 pm -
1 stop38h 10m
Deal found 8/14$970
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Sun 9/132:05 am -
1 stop28h 50m
Sun 9/279:30 pm -
1 stop37h 35m
Deal found 8/17$970
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Wed 8/2611:45 am -
1 stop36h 00m
Mon 9/284:20 pm -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 8/13$972
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Fri 9/111:20 am -
1 stop27h 00m
Sat 9/196:50 pm -
1 stop39h 40m
Deal found 8/15$973
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Sat 9/52:00 am -
1 stop24h 30m
Mon 9/214:00 pm -
1 stop43h 30m
Deal found 8/14$974

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Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on August 17, 2026.

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Average price

$1,244

Round-trip from

$953

One-way from

$487
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Locate flights to Shanghai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on August 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkShanghai

LGA New York LaGuardia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/24

4:55 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop34h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/8

9:55 am-11:33 pm

1 stop25h 38m

$969

New YorkShanghai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/7

11:32 am-7:50 pm

1 stop20h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/17

5:35 pm-10:53 am

2 stops30h 18m

$983

NewarkShanghai

EWR Newark - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EWRPVG

Newark

Thu 9/10

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/17

9:55 am-11:15 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$990

NewarkShanghai

EWR Newark - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EWRPVG

Newark

Sun 11/8

8:25 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/26

10:00 am-3:51 pm

1 stop18h 51m

$990
Quickest round-trip

NewarkShanghai

EWR Newark - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EWRPVG

Newark

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/20

9:55 am-3:58 pm

1 stop18h 03m

$990

New YorkShanghai

LGA New York LaGuardia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/24

6:02 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 23m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/29

9:55 am-4:00 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$990

New YorkShanghai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/23

6:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/2

5:35 pm-10:53 am

2 stops30h 18m

$994

NewarkShanghai

EWR Newark - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EWRPVG

Newark

Mon 11/9

7:37 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops34h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/17

1:30 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop17h 58m

$1,000

NewarkShanghai

EWR Newark - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EWRPVG

Newark

Mon 11/9

10:11 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops31h 44m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/12

1:30 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop22h 01m

$1,000

New YorkShanghai

LGA New York LaGuardia - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Sun 11/8

7:37 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops34h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/26

8:55 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops28h 08m

$1,000

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from New York to Shanghai takes 18 hours 32 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Shanghai are Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific and China Eastern.

Delta
Delta
From $187
Asiana Airlines
Asiana Airlines
From $423
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $577
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $796

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Shanghai are Delta, Air China and Turkish Airlines.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).

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 37 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.

The best insider tips for flights to Shanghai

AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Shanghai trip
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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on American Airlines

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on Cathay Pacific and Korean Air

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on China Eastern

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta and United Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Joe Minihane

Expert on PVG

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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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated August 17, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown China Airlines,ANA, andAsiana Airlines to China to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
841 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
841 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
841 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,298 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
841 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
557 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
841 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,505 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
841 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,453 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
841 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

A,Feb 2026

SEA - TPE

China Airlines has improved significantly over the years. This is the first time we fly on their business class after 20+ years. Both hardware and services impressed us. Will definitely fly with again in the future.

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, Philippine 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 $139, however they can be found for as little as $89.

  • 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 20 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 is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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