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$465+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Shanghai, China

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NYC — SHA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Shanghai are usually found in September or April, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from

$1,024
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$465
(Trip.com)

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July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,616
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Cheapest flights from New York to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 9/296:20 pmEWR - PVG
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/131:15 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops22h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,023
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Mon 9/293:30 pmEWR - PVG
2 stops34h 35mAir Canada
Tue 10/285:50 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops27h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 6/9$1,026
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/162:59 pmEWR - SHA
2 stops35h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/217:00 pmSHA - EWR
3 stops47h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,035
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/45:20 pmEWR - SHA
2 stops28h 40mAir China
Mon 10/64:35 pmSHA - EWR
2 stops27h 34mAir China
Deal found 6/11$1,087
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 9/26:00 amEWR - PVG
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Thu 10/93:45 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop19h 18mDelta
Deal found 6/10$1,091
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/226:05 amEWR - PVG
1 stop21h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/66:10 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop17h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,103
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/69:05 amEWR - PVG
1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/271:30 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop19h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,104
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 8/191:30 amJFK - PVG
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/24:25 pmPVG - JFK
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,106
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 9/191:25 amJFK - SHA
1 stop27h 05mEVA Air
Fri 10/37:40 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop38h 25mEVA Air
Deal found 6/9$1,106
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/281:30 pmJFK - PVG
1 stop23h 05mANA
Sat 9/61:35 amPVG - JFK
1 stop33h 20mANA
Deal found 6/9$1,107
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 8/227:45 pmLGA - PVG
2 stops30h 20mAir Canada
Sat 12/205:50 pmPVG - LGA
2 stops31h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$1,107
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/272:00 amJFK - SHA
1 stop22h 15mANA
Sun 9/71:35 pmSHA - JFK
1 stop21h 20mANA
Deal found 6/9$1,107

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Shanghai that are best for you.

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NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Mon 9/29

6:20 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/13

1:15 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops22h 06m

$1,023

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Mon 9/29

3:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/28

5:50 pm-9:48 am

2 stops27h 58m

$1,026

NewarkShanghai

EWR - SHA

EWRSHA

Newark

Thu 9/4

5:20 pm-10:00 am

2 stops28h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/6

4:35 pm-8:09 am

2 stops27h 34m

$1,087

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Tue 9/2

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/9

3:45 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop19h 18m

$1,091

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Sat 11/22

6:05 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/6

6:10 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop17h 43m

$1,103

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Mon 10/6

9:05 am-5:25 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/26

1:30 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop19h 59m

$1,104

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/19

1:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/2

4:25 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$1,106

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/28

1:30 pm-12:35 am

1 stop23h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/6

1:35 am-10:55 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$1,107

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/22

7:45 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/20

5:50 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops31h 13m

$1,107

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/27

2:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/7

1:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$1,107

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JFK

For a quick trip to JFK, consider the Long Island Railroad from Penn or Grand Central, taking about 20-25 minutes.

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PVG

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

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Shanghai

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York 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 June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 55 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Shanghai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Shanghai (average of $1,125). Flying from New York to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 NYC to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 June 12, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York 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.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
738 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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 New York 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 to Shanghai round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,026, Air Canada will fly you from New York to Shanghai and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air China and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,087 and $1,089, respectively. Users have found that Air Canada is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Shanghai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $562. Users have also found prices from $580 and $581 on Asiana Airlines and Korean Air, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Shanghai?

    When deciding which route to take from New York to Shanghai consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Newark - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong as they are the most popular.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Shanghai?

    Flights departing from New York and landing in Shanghai layover in Tokyo most frequently. Seoul follows Tokyo in terms of the most common layover location on New York to Shanghai flights. Taipei City ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on New York to Shanghai flights.

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

    Akihabara Electric Town, Ueno Koen, and Tsukiji Outer Market are the most popular attractions in Tokyo if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Travelers on a layover in Tokyo can visit Akihabara Electric Town, Ueno Koen, and Tsukiji Outer Market, by traveling 10.3 mi, 11.5 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively after landing at Tokyo Haneda. Travelers can book a car rental at Tokyo Haneda for about $67 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Dongdaemun Market, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Lotte World are currently the most popular points of interest in Seoul at the moment. Dongdaemun Market, Bukchon Hanok Village and Lotte World are located about 31.6 mi, 30.6 mi, and 35.7 mi, respectively from Incheon Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Seoul looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $54 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing 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. Travelers in need of a car in Taipei City can rent one for about $69 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Shanghai flights?

    New York to Shanghai flights have a layover in Istanbul the least frequently. Detroit follows Istanbul in terms of the least common layover location on New York to Shanghai flights. Beijing comes next as the third least popular layover location for New York to Shanghai flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Shanghai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to Shanghai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Shanghai (average of $1,125). Flying from New York to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 New York to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$523Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China AirlinesCheapest$885Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air ChinaCheapest$929Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$957Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$957Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Korean AirCheapest$980Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,001Average$1,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EVA AirCheapest$1,014Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,056Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,062Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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