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$486+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SHA
apr 29 — maj 61
ons 4/29
ons 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 mars 30, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
mån 8/3112:25 am
EWR
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PVG
1 stop42h 00m
Turkish Airlines
tors 10/157:55 am
PVG
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EWR
1 stop26h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/25$864
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
tis 11/1012:25 am
EWR
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PVG
1 stop27h 45m
Turkish Airlines
tors 11/1911:05 pm
PVG
-
EWR
1 stop36h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/25$892
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
tors 8/2011:45 am
JFK
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SHA
1 stop34h 00m
Asiana Airlines
tors 10/1510:55 am
SHA
-
JFK
1 stop35h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/29$914
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
fre 8/282:00 am
JFK
-
PVG
1 stop20h 05m
Asiana Airlines
sön 10/1111:40 am
PVG
-
JFK
1 stop34h 20m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/26$915
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mån 4/131:30 am
JFK
-
PVG
1 stop22h 15m
Asiana Airlines
ons 5/611:40 am
PVG
-
JFK
1 stop23h 20m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/26$916
This China Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 China Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
tis 9/11:15 am
JFK
-
PVG
1 stop21h 35m
China Airlines
mån 9/217:50 pm
PVG
-
JFK
1 stop36h 50m
China Airlines
Deal found 3/26$918
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sön 11/2212:25 am
EWR
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PVG
1 stop43h 05m
Turkish Airlines
mån 12/711:05 pm
PVG
-
EWR
1 stop36h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$918
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
tors 9/241:15 am
JFK
-
PVG
1 stop29h 20m
China Airlines
mån 10/57:50 pm
PVG
-
JFK
1 stop36h 50m
China Airlines
Deal found 3/28$919
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sön 9/2712:25 am
EWR
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PVG
1 stop42h 00m
Turkish Airlines
tis 10/67:55 am
PVG
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EWR
1 stop26h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/25$920
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
ons 10/211:30 am
JFK
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PVG
1 stop22h 15m
Asiana Airlines
tis 10/274:25 pm
PVG
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JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/30$921
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mån 4/2711:45 am
JFK
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PVG
1 stop39h 15m
Asiana Airlines
ons 5/138:35 am
PVG
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JFK
1 stop26h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/27$923
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
tors 8/272:00 am
JFK
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PVG
1 stop20h 05m
Asiana Airlines
lör 9/121:10 pm
PVG
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JFK
1 stop21h 50m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/29$924

Find flight deals from New York to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 mars 30, 2026.

Round-trip from

$864
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$486
(Kiwi.com)

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June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,068
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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 mars 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lör 8/22

12:50 am-5:05 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

tis 10/13

6:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop28h 35m

$926

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ons 9/23

12:50 am-5:05 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ons 10/7

6:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop28h 35m

$926

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

ons 9/23

12:50 am-5:05 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

tis 10/6

6:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop28h 35m

$926

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

tis 9/15

1:10 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

tors 12/24

6:25 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop38h 05m

$976

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mån 4/27

1:20 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sön 5/31

6:25 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$1,025

NewarkShanghai

EWR - SHA

EWRSHA

Newark

tis 4/14

3:40 pm-9:50 am

2 stops30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

tis 5/5

9:05 am-7:23 am

2 stops34h 18m

$1,116

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sön 5/3

11:45 am-9:45 am

1 stop34h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

tis 5/19

10:55 am-11:00 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$1,125

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

tis 4/28

8:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

tis 5/19

12:10 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop23h 13m

$1,175
Quickest round-trip

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

mån 8/31

9:40 am-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

tors 10/8

9:55 am-3:52 pm

1 stop17h 57m

$1,175

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

tors 4/23

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

tors 5/7

9:55 am-3:59 pm

1 stop18h 04m

$1,175

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Shanghai

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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 March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 11 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Shanghai (average of $586). Flying from New York to Shanghai in May is currently the most expensive (average of $954). 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 to Shanghai?

How often are flights from New York to Shanghai delayed?

About 43% of weekly flights between New York and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 508 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 Tuesday 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 31% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for New York to Shanghai flights

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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 mars 30, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air,China Airlines, andDelta from New York 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,203 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,203 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,203 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
817 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,203 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Delta
7.9
Good
8,364 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,203 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,234 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,203 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,525 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,203 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

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.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Shanghai?

    Departing from New York to Shanghai will take you 21h 25m. New York and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 7364 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Shanghai round-trip?

    Currently priced at $558, Delta will fly you from New York to Shanghai and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Asiana Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $818 and $832, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 53% 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 Philippine Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $339. Users have also found prices from $396 and $458 on Korean Air and American Airlines, 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, 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. Travelers on a layover in Tokyo can visit Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Tokyo Tower, by traveling 10.3 mi, 7.9 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively after landing at Tokyo Haneda. Travelers can book a car rental at Tokyo Haneda for about $56 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Dongdaemun Market, Lotte World, and Bukchon Hanok Village are currently the most popular points of interest in Seoul at the moment. 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 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 $49 per day.

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

    Taipei 101, Raohe Street Night Market, and Shilin Night Market are the most popular attractions in Taipei City if you're in need of something to do during your layover. 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. Travelers in need of a car in Taipei City can rent one for about $71 per day.

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

    New York to Shanghai flights have a layover in Detroit the least frequently. Beijing follows Detroit in terms of the least common layover location on New York to Shanghai flights. Hong Kong 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Shanghai (average of $586). Flying from New York to Shanghai in May is currently the most expensive (average of $954). 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 mars 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$558Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$832Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$836Average$1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
China AirlinesCheapest$871Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$878Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$903Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air ChinaCheapest$938Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$957Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Korean AirCheapest$958Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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