Shanghai

$555+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SHA
Aug 3 — Aug 101
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai are usually found in September or March, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$985
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$555
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,660
From New York John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($198 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai
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 July 29, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/181:30 amJFK - PVG
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/238:50 amPVG - JFK
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$985
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 10/281:05 amJFK - PVG
1 stop29h 30mChina Airlines
Fri 11/218:50 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop35h 30mChina Airlines
Deal found 7/29$986
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/181:25 amJFK - PVG
1 stop29h 00mEVA Air
Mon 9/221:10 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop20h 55mEVA Air
Deal found 7/28$987
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 9/99:00 amJFK - PVG
2 stops41h 05mAir Canada
Thu 11/65:35 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops39h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$991
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2912:55 pmJFK - SHA
1 stop41h 30mXiamenAir
Sun 1/114:50 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop31h 05mXiamenAir
Deal found 7/29$993
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/227:35 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop30h 10mDelta
Sun 10/55:30 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop24h 55mDelta
Deal found 7/29$995
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/82:50 pmJFK - SHA
1 stop33h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/211:20 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop35h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/27$997
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1410:00 amJFK - PVG
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/115:30 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/28$999
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1312:55 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop38h 05mAsiana Airlines
Fri 9/128:35 amPVG - JFK
1 stop26h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,001
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Mon 9/221:25 amJFK - SHA
1 stop27h 05mEVA Air
Wed 9/247:40 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop38h 25mEVA Air
Deal found 7/27$1,006
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/311:30 amJFK - SHA
1 stop27h 30mAsiana Airlines
Tue 9/166:10 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop28h 05mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,007
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/912:50 amJFK - SHA
1 stop27h 20mKorean Air
Sun 11/236:25 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop28h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 7/27$1,016

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

Fly from

John F Kennedy Intl

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/18

1:30 am-12:25 pm

1 stop22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/23

8:50 am-11:00 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$985

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/30

1:20 am-6:35 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/16

12:05 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$986

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/22

1:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/30

1:15 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$987

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/9

9:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops41h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/6

5:35 pm-7:43 pm

2 stops39h 08m

$991

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/22

7:35 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/5

5:30 pm-6:25 am

1 stop24h 55m

$995

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/8

2:50 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/21

1:20 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop35h 50m

$997

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/15

10:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/19

7:05 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$999

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/13

12:55 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop38h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/12

8:35 am-11:00 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$1,001

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/22

1:25 am-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/24

7:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$1,006

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/1

1:30 am-5:00 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/16

6:10 pm-10:15 am

1 stop28h 05m

$1,007

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/27

Showing 1-10 of 32 results
1
2
3
4

The best insider tips for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai trip
Airports
JFK

For a quick trip to JFK, consider the Long Island Railroad from Penn Station, taking just 20-25 minutes.

Read more about JFKby Chris Dong
PVG

Use the Maglev train for a swift 8-minute ride from Longyang Road to PVG, covering 19 miles at over 180 mph.

Read more about PVGby Joe Minihane
Our travel experts
Joe Minihane

Joe Minihane

Expert on PVG

Joe Minihane

Joe Minihane

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.

Read more
Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on JFK

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Read more

Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,120). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 SHA?

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 July 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 9% 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 July 27, 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.

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 July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air, and ANA from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai 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.

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

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

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

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

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

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
8.4
Very good

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

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

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

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

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 China Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $986 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are EVA Air and Air Canada, starting at $987 and $991 round-trip. Users have found that China Airlines is 27% 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 $557. Users have also found prices from $563 and $570 on China Airlines and Qatar Airways, respectively.

  • 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, Namdaemun Market, and Bukchon Hanok Village more than anywhere else. Dongdaemun Market, Namdaemun Market, and Bukchon Hanok Village are located about 31.6 mi, 29.8 mi, and 30.6 mi, respectively from Incheon Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Incheon Intl for about $76 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Tokyo Tower are the most popular attractions in Tokyo if you're in need of something to do during your layover. 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 if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Tokyo can rent one for about $60 per day.

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

    If you're on a layover in Taipei City and looking for things to do, consider visiting Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, or Raohe Street Night Market. 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. Those looking to explore during their layover in Taipei City can rent a car from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl for about $71 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai?

    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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai?

    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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $1,120). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$596Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China AirlinesCheapest$882Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air ChinaCheapest$929Average$1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$957Average$1,196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Korean AirCheapest$979Average$1,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EVA AirCheapest$998Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Cathay PacificCheapest$999Average$1,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,062Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$1,067Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.