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

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

Question 2

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

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Over the last year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 35% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

How often are flights from New York to Shanghai delayed?

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About 46% of weekly flights between New York and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 608 minutes.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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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 Turkish Airlines and Asiana Airlines, starting at $818 and $868 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 57% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 6

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

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For one-way options, check prices for Philippine Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $314. Users have also found prices from $396 and $506 on Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, respectively.

Question 7

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

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Booking 45 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.

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

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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 $999). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,562). 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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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.

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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).

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai?

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The most popular airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai are Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific and China Eastern. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 12

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

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The most popular layover on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai is Seoul. Tokyo sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai.

Question 13

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

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New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Hong Kong. Taipei City follows Hong Kong in terms of the least common layover location on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai flights.

Question 14

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

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Seoul travelers tend to visit Dongdaemun Market, Lotte World, and Namdaemun Market more than anywhere else. Dongdaemun Market, Lotte World, and Namdaemun Market are located about 31.6 mi, 35.7 mi, and 29.8 mi, respectively from Incheon Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Incheon Intl for about $56 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 15

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

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Akihabara Electric Town, Kanda Myoujin Shrine, and Tsukiji Outer Market are the most popular attractions in Tokyo if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Akihabara Electric Town, Kanda Myoujin Shrine and Tsukiji Outer Market are located about 10.3 mi, 10.6 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 $45 per day.

Question 16

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

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When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 17

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

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

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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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Can I find deals for business class 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.

Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,127

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$526	Average$1,071	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$818	Average$896	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Asiana Airlines	Cheapest$865	Average$1,016	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$885	Average$1,285	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
China Airlines	Cheapest$893	Average$1,111	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$897	Average$1,252	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Japan Airlines	Cheapest$903	Average$1,335	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
Korean Air	Cheapest$907	Average$1,081	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Air China	Cheapest$958	Average$1,122	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
EVA Air	Cheapest$976	Average$1,167	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%

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

Booking 45 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?

How often are flights from New York to Shanghai delayed?

About 46% of weekly flights between New York and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 608 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?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 35% of flights being delayed.

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