Shanghai

$487+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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— SHA
May 19 — May 261
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Flights to Shanghai, China in 2025

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 May 14, 2025.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,375

Round-trip from

$1,008

One-way from

$487
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($400 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
From New York to Shanghai
One-way flight from New York to Shanghai

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Cheapest flights to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on May 14, 2025.

Wed 10/296:02 amEWR - PVG
1 stop22h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/56:10 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop17h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,001
Wed 9/176:20 pmEWR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mAir Canada
Mon 10/133:55 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop19h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 5/12$1,002
Sun 10/268:55 amEWR - PVG
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/45:50 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops28h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,007
Sat 10/258:20 amEWR - PVG
1 stop22h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/31:30 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop20h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,053
Mon 9/151:25 amJFK - PVG
1 stop22h 40mEVA Air
Sun 10/121:10 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop20h 55mEVA Air
Deal found 5/12$1,077
Sat 10/46:50 pmLGA - PVG
2 stops31h 15mAir Canada
Sun 10/123:55 pmPVG - LGA
2 stops28h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 5/13$1,079
Wed 10/2910:05 amJFK - PVG
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/265:50 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops39h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,080
Wed 8/61:30 amJFK - PVG
1 stop20h 35mAsiana Airlines
Thu 9/1111:35 amPVG - JFK
1 stop23h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,083
Tue 9/1612:50 amJFK - SHA
1 stop28h 15mKorean Air
Wed 10/226:25 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop28h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 5/13$1,085
Mon 9/151:25 amJFK - SHA
1 stop27h 05mEVA Air
Sun 10/197:40 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop38h 25mEVA Air
Deal found 5/13$1,086
Tue 10/76:25 amLGA - PVG
2 stops23h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/301:30 pmPVG - LGA
2 stops21h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,087
Tue 9/21:20 amJFK - PVG
1 stop29h 15mChina Airlines
Fri 9/197:50 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop36h 50mChina Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,091

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Sun 8/3

5:29 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 21m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/9

5:00 pm-11:34 am

1 stop30h 34m

$1,008

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Fri 8/8

8:30 am-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/8

12:10 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$1,064

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/6

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop20h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/11

11:35 am-11:00 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$1,083

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/16

12:50 am-5:05 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/22

6:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop28h 35m

$1,085

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/15

1:25 am-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

7:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$1,086

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/4

9:00 am-10:25 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/11

3:55 pm-9:39 am

2 stops29h 44m

$1,090

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/11

6:50 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops31h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/12

3:55 pm-8:02 am

2 stops28h 07m

$1,095

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Sun 8/10

11:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/9

9:55 am-7:00 pm

2 stops21h 05m

$1,112

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/8

6:30 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/8

5:00 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop18h 28m

$1,112

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/10

1:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/8

7:50 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop36h 50m

$1,114

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 5/13

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Compare providers for flights to Shanghai

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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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% 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 May 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 19 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 0 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 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

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).

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 May 14, 2025.
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.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
8.3
Very good

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

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 $957, however they can be found for as little as $83.

  • 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 Pu Dong have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Pu Dong can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?

    Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

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