Shanghai

$493+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Shanghai, China

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JFK — SHA
Apr 7 — Apr 141
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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 March 8, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Thu 4/3011:45 am
JFK
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PVG
1 stop39h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 5/188:35 am
PVG
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JFK
1 stop37h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/7$899
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Sun 4/191:20 pm
JFK
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SHA
1 stop39h 45m
Korean Air
Mon 5/46:25 pm
SHA
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JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/8$899
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/121:30 am
JFK
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PVG
1 stop25h 30m
Asiana Airlines
Sat 5/911:35 am
PVG
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JFK
1 stop23h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/5$900
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/61:30 am
JFK
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PVG
1 stop25h 30m
Asiana Airlines
Tue 5/128:35 am
PVG
-
JFK
1 stop26h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/5$901
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Sun 4/191:30 am
JFK
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PVG
1 stop22h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Sat 5/91:10 pm
PVG
-
JFK
1 stop21h 50m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/8$902
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/251:30 am
JFK
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PVG
1 stop22h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Thu 5/148:35 am
PVG
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JFK
1 stop26h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/8$903
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Mon 4/611:45 am
JFK
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SHA
1 stop34h 00m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 5/1810:55 am
SHA
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JFK
1 stop35h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/7$904
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/111:30 am
JFK
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PVG
1 stop20h 35m
Asiana Airlines
Sun 7/121:10 pm
PVG
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JFK
1 stop21h 50m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/4$906
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Thu 4/3011:45 am
JFK
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PVG
1 stop39h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Sun 6/211:10 pm
PVG
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JFK
1 stop21h 50m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/6$907
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/511:45 am
JFK
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SHA
1 stop34h 00m
Asiana Airlines
Sun 4/1910:55 am
SHA
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JFK
1 stop24h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/4$907
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/51:20 pm
JFK
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PVG
1 stop35h 05m
Korean Air
Thu 5/78:50 am
PVG
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JFK
1 stop24h 10m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/3$908
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 4/911:45 am
JFK
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SHA
1 stop34h 00m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 4/2210:55 am
SHA
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JFK
1 stop24h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/5$909

Find 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 March 8, 2026.

Round-trip from

$899
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$493
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$985
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. 16% potential increase in price ($244 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/26

1:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop20h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/30

4:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$908

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/6

1:20 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop35h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/3

8:50 am-9:00 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$908

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/20

12:50 am-5:05 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

6:25 pm-11:10 am

1 stop28h 45m

$927

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/25

12:50 am-5:05 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

6:25 pm-11:10 am

1 stop28h 45m

$927

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/22

1:20 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/3

6:25 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$927

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/20

12:50 am-5:05 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

6:25 pm-11:10 am

1 stop28h 45m

$927

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/25

12:50 am-5:05 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/6

6:25 pm-11:10 am

1 stop28h 45m

$927

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/13

11:45 am-9:45 am

1 stop34h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/28

10:55 am-11:00 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$928

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/18

1:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/11

8:50 am-9:00 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$958

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/27

1:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop32h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/15

11:10 am-9:00 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$958

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $586). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,111). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai?

How often are flights from New York to Shanghai delayed?

About 42% of weekly flights between New York and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 507 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Shanghai flights?

Over the last year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 29% of flights being delayed.

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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 March 8, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air, China Airlines, and Asiana Airlines 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai?

    For as low as $908, Asiana Airlines can have you in Shanghai from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 20h 35m. The distance between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Shanghai is about 7373 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $526 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Asiana Airlines and Turkish Airlines, starting at $818 and $836 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 56% 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 Korean Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $396. Users have also found prices from $487 and $488 on Air China and Delta, 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, Lotte World, and Bukchon Hanok Village more than anywhere else. Dongdaemun Market, Lotte World, and Bukchon Hanok Village are located about 31.6 mi, 35.7 mi, and 30.6 mi, respectively from Incheon Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Incheon Intl for about $47 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 $59 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, Raohe Street Night Market, or Shilin Night Market. Taipei 101, Raohe Street Night Market, and Shilin Night Market are located about 21.0 mi, 21.6 mi, and 18.3 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.

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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.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of $586). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,111). 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 March 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$526Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$816Average$1,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$836Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
China AirlinesCheapest$871Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$877Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air ChinaCheapest$958Average$1,339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$972Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Korean AirCheapest$977Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air CanadaCheapest$990Average$1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$991Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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