Shanghai

$453+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Shanghai, China

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NYC — SHA
Dec 14 — Dec 211
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Shanghai are usually found in September or April, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 11/182:45 pmEWR - PVG
2 stops31h 15mAir China
Tue 12/912:25 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops31h 35mAir China
Deal found 11/14$764
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/22:45 pmEWR - PVG
2 stops32h 40mAir China
Tue 12/97:20 amPVG - EWR
2 stops34h 47mAir China
Deal found 11/12$815
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 11/174:20 pmEWR - SHA
2 stops28h 35mAir China
Mon 12/88:40 pmSHA - EWR
2 stops47h 20mAir China
Deal found 11/12$835
This Sembo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Sembo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/172:45 pmEWR - SHA
2 stops30h 10mAir China
Tue 12/211:40 amSHA - EWR
2 stops32h 20mAir China
Deal found 11/12$864
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Mon 11/172:45 pmEWR - PVG
2 stops30h 30mAir China
Mon 12/810:05 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops45h 55mAir China
Deal found 11/12$871
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Fri 11/2812:25 amEWR - PVG
1 stop43h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/310:10 amPVG - EWR
1 stop25h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/13$885
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1812:00 pmEWR - PVG
2 stops34h 00mAir China
Tue 12/167:20 amPVG - EWR
2 stops34h 47mAir China
Deal found 11/11$889
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/174:20 pmEWR - PVG
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/810:05 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops44h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$894
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/86:25 pmEWR - PVG
1 stop32h 35mAir Canada
Sun 12/215:35 pmPVG - EWR
1 stop36h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 11/12$896
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 11/176:25 pmEWR - PVG
1 stop32h 35mAir Canada
Tue 12/25:35 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops29h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 11/12$908
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 11/174:20 pmEWR - PVG
2 stops42h 00mAir China
Thu 12/44:30 pmPVG - EWR
2 stops27h 30mAir China
Deal found 11/13$910
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 11/2510:05 amJFK - PVG
2 stops40h 55mAir Canada
Mon 12/85:35 pmPVG - JFK
2 stops40h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 11/12$943

Cheap 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 November 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Expedia
2 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$815
(oojo)

One-way from

$453
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,100
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Shanghai flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-Shanghai flights.
From New York (NYC) to Shanghai
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($116 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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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 November 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Price

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/3

7:05 am-6:00 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/11

6:00 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop17h 44m

$958

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Wed 11/26

6:10 am-6:45 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/7

8:55 pm-5:07 am

1 stop21h 12m

$958

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Mon 12/1

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/10

5:30 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop18h 37m

$958

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/24

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/2

5:30 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop18h 37m

$958

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/7

6:00 pm-8:50 am

2 stops27h 50m

$962

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/3

6:00 am-6:00 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/10

5:30 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop18h 37m

$962

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/14

5:00 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop18h 29m

$982

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Wed 4/8

7:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/22

12:10 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop23h 06m

$982

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Thu 4/30

7:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/19

12:10 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$982

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/8

12:10 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop39h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/2

1:10 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$984

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Shanghai flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York-Shanghai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 November 7, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 58 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Shanghai (average of $470). Flying from New York to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of $930). 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 November 14, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Shanghai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, 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 Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Shanghai?

The best insider tips for New York to Shanghai flights

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Airports
JFK

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

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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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 November 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air, China Airlines, and Delta 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.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from New York to Shanghai will take you 21h 55m. New York and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 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 to Shanghai round-trip?

    Currently priced at $601, 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 Japan Airlines and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $621 and $691, 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 Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $507. Users have also found prices from $522 and $522 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

  • 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 $57 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Lotte World, Dongdaemun Market, and Bukchon Hanok Village are currently the most popular points of interest in Seoul at the moment. Lotte World, Dongdaemun Market and Bukchon Hanok Village are located about 35.7 mi, 31.6 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 $65 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 $72 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Shanghai (average of $470). Flying from New York to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of $930). 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 November 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$601Average$1,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Japan AirlinesCheapest$621Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$691Average$1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$769Average$1,313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$803Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China AirlinesCheapest$874Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$882Average$1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air ChinaCheapest$916Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$972Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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