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$507+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Shanghai, China

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 29, 2025.

This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/291:00 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop32h 45mKorean Air
mié. 11/268:50 amPVG - JFK
1 stop23h 40mKorean Air
Deal found 4/28$1,031
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jue. 11/2012:10 amJFK - PVG
1 stop29h 25mChina Airlines
lun. 12/17:50 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop36h 30mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,033
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/278:55 pmJFK - PVG
2 stops30h 10mSingapore Airlines
mar. 9/234:50 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops30h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,035
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mar. 9/161:25 amJFK - SHA
1 stop27h 05mEVA Air
mié. 9/247:40 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop38h 25mEVA Air
Deal found 4/28$1,036
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mar. 9/169:00 amJFK - PVG
2 stops41h 05mAir Canada
mié. 10/223:55 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops41h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$1,039
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sáb. 9/271:25 amJFK - PVG
1 stop22h 40mEVA Air
mié. 10/151:10 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop20h 55mEVA Air
Deal found 4/28$1,040
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mié. 5/76:55 amJFK - PVG
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/22:30 amPVG - JFK
2 stops33h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,052
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lun. 9/81:10 pmJFK - SHA
1 stop39h 55mKorean Air
mar. 12/96:25 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop28h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 4/29$1,055
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lun. 9/812:55 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop20h 00mAsiana Airlines
dom. 9/2111:35 amPVG - JFK
1 stop23h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,066
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dom. 9/71:20 amJFK - PVG
1 stop27h 00mQatar Airways
sáb. 9/2012:35 amPVG - JFK
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,081
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mar. 4/297:00 amJFK - PVG
1 stop20h 25mDelta
mar. 5/65:30 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop18h 58mDelta
Deal found 4/28$1,093
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mié. 4/3010:40 amJFK - PVG
1 stop21h 05mJapan Airlines
dom. 5/49:05 amPVG - JFK
1 stop21h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,109

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New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 9/4

1:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 9/11

12:05 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$1,034

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 8/27

8:55 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 9/23

4:50 pm-11:10 am

2 stops30h 20m

$1,035

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 9/16

1:25 am-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mié. 9/24

7:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$1,036

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 9/16

9:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops41h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 10/22

3:55 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$1,039

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 9/27

1:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 10/15

1:10 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$1,040

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 8/21

12:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 12/17

2:00 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$1,054

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 9/8

1:10 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 12/9

6:25 pm-10:00 am

1 stop28h 35m

$1,055

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 9/12

6:55 am-8:55 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 11/11

2:30 am-10:38 pm

2 stops33h 08m

$1,059

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 9/7

1:20 am-4:20 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 9/20

12:35 am-3:10 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,081

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 9/14

12:55 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 9/19

8:35 am-11:00 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$1,104

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JFK to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 abril 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from New York to Shanghai. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
8.3
Very good

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,068 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and EVA Air, starting at $1,082 and $1,101 round-trip. Users have found that Air Canada is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $517. Users have also found prices from $579 and $593 on Japan Airlines and Etihad Airways, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai? While on average our users pay $3,404, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $698. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), is priced around $954.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Seoul?

    Seoul travelers tend to visit Dongdaemun Market, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Myeongdong Cathedral more than anywhere else. Dongdaemun Market, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Myeongdong Cathedral are located about 31.6 mi, 30.6 mi, and 30.4 mi, respectively from Incheon Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Incheon Intl for about $53 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Taipei City?

    Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market are the most popular attractions in Taipei City if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market and Raohe Street Night Market are located about 21.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 21.6 mi, respectively from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Taipei City can rent one for about $69 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Tokyo?

    If you're on a layover in Tokyo and looking for things to do, consider visiting Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, or Tokyo Tower. Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Tokyo Tower are located about 10.3 mi, 7.9 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Tokyo Haneda. Those looking to explore during their layover in Tokyo can rent a car from Tokyo Haneda for about $73 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$504Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air ChinaCheapest$929Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China AirlinesCheapest$940Average$1,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$957Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Korean AirCheapest$980Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
EVA AirCheapest$1,030Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,051Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,055Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,062Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$1,073Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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