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$381+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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— SHA
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
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Flights to Shanghai, China in 2025

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This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/34:10 pmEWR - PVG
2 stops34h 50mAir Canada
Sun 12/75:35 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops32h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 12/3$902
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/44:10 pmEWR - PVG
2 stops34h 50mAir Canada
Thu 12/115:35 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop36h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 12/3$904
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:25 pmEWR - PVG
1 stop32h 35mAir Canada
Mon 12/155:35 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops29h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 12/3$906
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/34:10 pmEWR - PVG
2 stops34h 50mAir Canada
Wed 12/105:35 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops32h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 12/2$922
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/86:25 pmEWR - PVG
1 stop32h 35mAir Canada
Sat 12/135:35 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops32h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 12/3$937
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/54:10 pmEWR - PVG
2 stops34h 50mAir Canada
Wed 12/245:35 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops29h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 12/3$941
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:25 pmEWR - PVG
1 stop32h 35mAir Canada
Tue 12/165:35 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop36h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 12/3$943
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Mon 12/812:25 amEWR - PVG
1 stop27h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 12/1311:05 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop36h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/4$947
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/810:05 amJFK - PVG
2 stops40h 55mAir Canada
Tue 1/205:35 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops40h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 12/4$955
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Wed 12/34:20 pmLGA - PVG
2 stops34h 40mAir Canada
Sun 12/75:35 pmPVG - LGA
2 stops33h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 12/3$956
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Sat 12/64:50 pmJFK - PVG
2 stops34h 10mAir Canada
Thu 1/225:35 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops40h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 12/3$958
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Tue 12/93:20 pmLGA - PVG
2 stops35h 40mAir Canada
Thu 1/155:35 pmPVG - LGA
2 stops28h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 12/4$958

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Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2025, 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 December 4, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$771

One-way from

$395
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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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkShanghai

EWR - SHA

EWRSHA

Newark

Fri 1/16

12:00 pm-10:55 am

2 stops33h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/2

8:40 pm-5:45 am

2 stops46h 05m

$950

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/12

7:07 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 13m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/27

6:00 pm-6:25 am

2 stops25h 25m

$975

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/12

8:05 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/27

5:30 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop19h 12m

$975

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Tue 1/6

8:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/21

8:55 pm-7:04 am

1 stop23h 09m

$982

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Tue 3/31

6:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/7

12:10 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop21h 17m

$982

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/4

7:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/3

6:25 pm-8:27 am

1 stop26h 02m

$982

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Tue 1/6

8:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/20

8:55 pm-5:45 am

1 stop21h 50m

$982

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/10

7:20 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/2

10:15 am-11:18 pm

1 stop25h 03m

$982

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/8

8:35 am-6:00 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/1

10:15 am-11:18 pm

1 stop25h 03m

$982

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/19

7:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/23

5:30 pm-12:09 am

1 stop18h 39m

$982

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Shanghai in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Shanghai flight deals, Cheapflights users have found Expedia to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about 90-95% of the time, users can find the same price on Shanghai flight deals on Cheapflights and Expedia. This is based on searches made for Shanghai flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: Expedia is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Shanghai flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), Expedia has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Shanghai. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Shanghai

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 58 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 19 hours 5 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?

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.

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 Cathay Pacific.

Delta
Delta
From $197
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $186
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From $543
Korean Air
Korean Air
From $694

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Shanghai are Delta, Japan Airlines 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).

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
Airlines
American Airlines

Flagship First offers 21.8” wide seats with a 15.4” HD screen and flat bed.


Premium Economy offers 18.5” seats with 38” pitch and 11.5” HD screens.

Read more about American Airlinesby Marisa Garcia
Cathay Pacific

First class offers 36” wide seats with 600-thread-count bedding.


Premium Economy features 20” wide seats with enhanced dining options.

Read more about Cathay Pacificby Yulia Denisyuk
China Eastern

Business class offers mini-suites with doors on Boeing 787 and A350.


Premium Economy offers recliner seats similar to US domestic first class.

Read more about China Easternby John Walton
Delta

Delta One offers lie-flat seats with duvets, lumbar pillows, and premium meals.


Free Wi-Fi on most international flights for SkyMiles members.

Read more about Deltaby Harriet Baskas
Korean Air

Kosmo Suites 2.0 offer 83” pitch and sliding doors for privacy.


Economy class offers 33”-34” pitch and traditional Korean meals.

Read more about Korean Airby Yulia Denisyuk
United Airlines

Polaris Business Class features lie-flat seats with Saks Fifth Avenue bedding.


Premium Plus offers extra legroom and upgraded meals on international flights.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Airports
PVG

The Maglev train speeds you from Longyang Road to PVG in just 8 minutes, making it the fastest option from central Shanghai.

Read more about PVGby Joe Minihane
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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 December 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, China Airlines, and Delta 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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
1,179 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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!!
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
787 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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
8,011 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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
1,084 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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
9,066 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

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!!

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, Delta 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 $146, however they can be found for as little as $51.

  • 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 30 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. Air China Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China Boyue Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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